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Standing with Porirua: Greater Wellington Commits to Partnerships March 24, 2025 Column by Daran Ponter, Chair of the Greater Wellington Regional Council By signing Te Wai Ora o Parirua – Porirua Harbour Accord, Greater Wellington Regional… ...
From Meals to Memories, Cobb & Co Porirua Keeps Serving Up Great Times March 23, 2025 Cobb & Co, one of New Zealand’s most enduring restaurant brands, is turning the page on a new chapter in Porirua, with local couple Mohan… ...
Porirua Tech Star, Crowned Young New Zealander of the Year March 21, 2025 Written by'Alakihihifo Vailala for Pacific Media Network From Cannons Creek to Forbes’ 30 Under 30, software engineer and Fibre Fale co-founder Namulau'ulu Nu’uali’i Eteroa Lafaele… ...
‘Aunty Gabe’ Rikihana gone at 98 March 20, 2025 By Mishy Rikihana-Vieira Ōtaki lost one of its most remarkable citizens when Gabrielle Rikihana died peacefully aged 98 at her Waikanae home on March 2.… ...
Porirua Young Employee Awards Celebrate Rising Talent March 20, 2025 Porirua’s future workforce was in the spotlight last night at the Porirua Young Employee Awards, an event hosted by Partners Porirua at Kai Tahi. The… ...
Stolen War Medals Found in Porirua Op Shop March 19, 2025 A set of stolen military medals, missing for over seven years, has been reunited with its owner after being spotted by chance outside a Rānui… ...
You Can’t Kick the Can Down the Road – Column by Cr Hayward March 19, 2025 Column by Geoff Hayward, Porirua City Cr for Onepoto One of the things I wished I had as a decision maker was either a time… ...
Have Your Say on the Future of Wellington’s Water Services March 19, 2025 Residents across the Wellington region are being invited to have their say on the future of water services, with public consultation opening tomorrow, 20 March.… ...
Porirua’s Bothamley Park Reopens After Major Upgrade March 18, 2025 Bothamley Park in Porirua has fully reopened following a two-year closure for a significant wastewater pipe upgrade. The project, part of the Government’s $1 billion… ...
Apparel Team Member – The Warehouse, Porirua March 18, 2025 Porirua, In-Store, Full-time Posted: Mar 10th 2025 Company Description Ko wai mātou – Who we are The Warehouse Group looks after some of Aotearoa's most famous… ...
Property Owners Help Restore Porirua Harbour’s Health March 18, 2025 A programme to identify and repair broken sewer pipes on private and public properties is making a significant impact on the health of Te Awarua-o-Porirua… ...
Plimmerton Boating Club Celebrates 100 Years March 17, 2025 Plimmerton Boating Club is inviting the community to celebrate its 100th birthday with a special centenary event on Sunday, April 6, from 2–5 pm. The… ...
18 years on: Homegrown’s last Wellington waterfront weekend March 16, 2025 Krystal Gibbens, Journalist for RNZ Homegrown finished with a bittersweet bang on Saturday night, as fans and artists alike said farewell to the beloved Wellington festival… ...
Councils Seek Public Feedback on Future of Water Services March 14, 2025 Porirua City Council has approved consultation on a new model for delivering water services, seeking community input alongside its Annual Plan process. With aging infrastructure… ...
Win a Double Pass to the Wellington Saints Season Opener March 13, 2025 The Mills Albert Wellington Saints take on the Taranaki Airs this Sunday, 16th March, at TSB Arena, and you could be there for free. To… ...
Apparel Team Member – The Warehouse, Porirua (March 18, 2025) Porirua, In-Store, Full-time Posted: Mar 10th 2025 Company Description Ko wai mātou – Who we are The Warehouse Group looks after some of Aotearoa's most famous… ...
Property Owners Help Restore Porirua Harbour’s Health (March 18, 2025) A programme to identify and repair broken sewer pipes on private and public properties is making a significant impact on the health of Te Awarua-o-Porirua… ...
Plimmerton Boating Club Celebrates 100 Years (March 17, 2025) Plimmerton Boating Club is inviting the community to celebrate its 100th birthday with a special centenary event on Sunday, April 6, from 2–5 pm. The… ...
18 years on: Homegrown’s last Wellington waterfront weekend (March 16, 2025) Krystal Gibbens, Journalist for RNZ Homegrown finished with a bittersweet bang on Saturday night, as fans and artists alike said farewell to the beloved Wellington festival… ...
Councils Seek Public Feedback on Future of Water Services (March 14, 2025) Porirua City Council has approved consultation on a new model for delivering water services, seeking community input alongside its Annual Plan process. With aging infrastructure… ...
Win a Double Pass to the Wellington Saints Season Opener (March 13, 2025) The Mills Albert Wellington Saints take on the Taranaki Airs this Sunday, 16th March, at TSB Arena, and you could be there for free. To… ...
Norths Take on Tawa in Pre-Season Clash (March 13, 2025) Northern United Rugby Football Club kicks off its pre-season campaign with a highly anticipated match against Tawa RFC this Saturday 15 March, 11:00 AM at… ...
Friday Housie at the Porirua Club (March 13, 2025) Housie fans in Porirua can enjoy a lively session this Friday, 14 March, from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. With 20 games starting at noon,… ...
Porirua City to Consult on Rates Increase (March 13, 2025) Porirua residents will soon have their say on a proposed 6.75 per cent rates increase as part of the Porirua City Council’s Annual Plan 2025/26… ...
Water Outage Planned for Cleat Street and Surrounding Areas in Whitby (March 13, 2025) Residents in parts of Whitby will experience a temporary water shutdown on Thursday, March 13, due to infrastructure work connecting a new development to the… ...
Planned Water Outage on Warspite Avenue for Main Upgrade (March 13, 2025) Residents of Warspite Avenue in Cannons Creek will experience a temporary water shutdown on Thursday, March 13, as part of ongoing infrastructure upgrades. The outage,… ...
Fighting for Jobs, Schools, and Families (March 11, 2025) Column by Hon Barbara Edmonds, MP for Mana. We’re now another month into the year, and this National Government is still making life harder for… ...
Family Day Out as Phoenix secure Win at Porirua Park (March 10, 2025) The Wellington Phoenix women have reignited their A-League playoff hopes with a dramatic 2-1 comeback win over Western Sydney Wanderers at Porirua Park. Late goals… ...
Porirua Jobs: Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira – We Are Hiring! (March 10, 2025) Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira is looking for passionate individuals to join our team. Current Vacancies: Service Manager Mauriora Navigator General Practitioner Nurse Practitioner Be… ...
Why power prices are rising – and what power companies could do to help (March 10, 2025) Shanti Mathias Staff writer - The Spinoff For further investment in the national grid, everyone will have to pay more (Image: The Spinoff) Power bills… ...
Porirua Jobs: Manager Urban Ecology – Porirua City Council (Part-Time, Permanent) (March 10, 2025) Porirua City is growing, and we’re shaping a resilient, liveable city for future generations. We need a skilled leader to drive our biodiversity strategy and… ...
Helping Our Kaumātua: A Fairer Way to Manage Rates (March 10, 2025) Column by Porirua City Councillor Geoff Hayward "A stitch in time saves nine," as the old saying goes, and sometimes, a little help with the… ...
Tawa Community Board Advocates for Local Interests (March 10, 2025) The Tawa Community Board is calling on residents to share their concerns and ideas as it continues to represent the interests of the community. The… ...
Porirua Harbourside Market: A Sunday Tradition at Kai Tāhi (March 7, 2025) Every Sunday, Porirua’s waterfront comes alive with the vibrant sights, sounds, and flavours of the Porirua Harbourside Market. Running from 11 AM to 4 PM… ...
Sister City Cup Kicks Off at Porirua Park (March 7, 2025) Porirua Park is set to host the highly anticipated sixth Sister City Cup this Sunday, as Wellington Phoenix takes on Western Sydney Wanderers in a… ...