Porirua Mega Fun Carnival Returns to Takapuwahia Park January 21, 2025 The highly anticipated Porirua Mega Fun Carnival is making its grand return this summer at Takapuwahia Park, Titahi Bay Road, Porirua. From Thursday, 23 January… ...
Porirua Homicide Victim’s Family Pleads for Answers January 21, 2025 Article by Katie Ham for The Post On the evening of November 30, Sean Remnant’s wife and young son dropped him off to have beers… ...
Porirua Arts Trail 2025: Showcasing Local Creativity January 20, 2025 Porirua will transform into a hub of artistic expression on 8th and 9th March 2025, as local artists open their studios and exhibition spaces for… ...
Wellington Phoenix Show Out in Showstopper at Porirua Stadium January 20, 2025 The Wellington Phoenix women's team delivered a thrilling comeback victory against the Newcastle Jets in an A-League match in Porirua. The match culminated with Manaia… ...
Is This the End of Spicer Landfill’s Bad Smell? January 15, 2025 A new tool at Porirua’s Spicer Landfill is aiming to put an end to the foul odours that have plagued nearby neighbourhoods for years. The… ...
Time for a Yarn at Whitby Library January 15, 2025 Community crafting group invites locals to connect over a cuppa and creativity. Whitby Library is calling all crafters to take part in “Time for a… ...
Run into 2025 with the Ara Harakeke Run January 13, 2025 The Ara Harakeke parkrun is providing a fresh outdoor option for runners and walkers. Ara Harakeke parkrun follows a dedicated off-road pathway along the top… ...
Phoenix Storm into Top Four with 3-0 Triumph January 11, 2025 The Wellington Phoenix Women's team delivered a commanding 3-0 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers in Sydney, propelling them into fourth place in the A-League standings.… ...
Extra Public Transport for Phoenix Game this Saturday January 9, 2025 Metlink will provide additional capacity for bus services replacing trains during the Wellington Phoenix vs Adelaide United match on Saturday, 11 January. Trains will be… ...More Than 300,000 Submissions on Treaty Principles Bill – Sets Record (January 9, 2025) The Treaty Principles Bill has drawn more than 300,000 submissions—believed to be the highest number ever recorded in New Zealand’s legislative process—prompting the Justice Committee… ...
Eugene Ryder Honoured for Advocacy Work with King’s Service Medal (January 8, 2025) Eugene Ryder has been awarded the King’s Service Medal for his dedication to supporting survivors of abuse in care, with a focus on Māori communities.… ...
Book Sale at Red Cross Op Shop in Porirua: Buy One, Get One Free! (January 8, 2025) Book lovers in Porirua are in for a treat this week with a special promotion at the Red Cross op shop in the Megacentre, opposite… ...
Ngāti Toa – Massive Investment in School Land (January 6, 2025) Wellington iwi Ngāti Toa has secured over 80 hectares of land in the Hutt Valley, with the purchase of Crown land currently being occupied by… ...
Tributes Pour In for Dame Tariana Turia (January 3, 2025) Commemorations are underway for Dame Tariana Turia, a trailblazing political leader and advocate for Māori rights, following her passing early this morning at the age… ...
Community Honoured by Mahi of Taku Parai (January 2, 2025) For the most part honours awarded at King's Birthday and New Year are to recipients who have distinguished themselves individually. In the honouring of Taku… ...
New Year Honour for Whitby’s Graeme Blick (January 1, 2025) Whitby resident Graeme Blick has been awarded the prestigious CNZM (Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit) in the New Year’s Honours List for… ...
Kāpiti and Mana Islands return to Ngāti Toa (December 31, 2024) Porirua-based iwi Ngāti Toa Rangatira has retaken ownership of Kāpiti and Mana Islands, 10 years after its Treaty of Waitangi settlement with the Crown. The… ...
12-year-old Stopped by Police for Wearing a Boxing Club Shirt (December 30, 2024) By 1News Reporters There are concerns police have misused a new gang patch ban law after a 12-year-old boy was questioned on Christmas Day for… ...
Courtenay Carnival: Wellington New Year’s Eve Celebration (December 28, 2024) Wellington is gearing up for a spectacular New Year’s Eve celebration with the inaugural Courtenay Carnival. The event will take place on Tuesday, 31 December… ...
‘Deeply Disturbing’ Vandalism of Pou Whenua Along Abel Tasman Coast Track (December 26, 2024) The vandalism of several pou whenua along the Abel Tasman Coast Track has caused outrage among the local community, prompting an investigation by the Department… ...
Ngāti Toa Foodbank Finds Strength in Connection Amid Tough Year (December 24, 2024) Pokere Paewai, Māori issues reporter for RNZ It has been a tough year for foodbanks with more people in financial hardship and funding hard to come by.… ...
Titahi Bay Christmas Fair Brings Cheer to the Community (December 22, 2024) The Titahi Bay Christmas Fair delighted locals and visitors alike this Sunday at Kura Street Park. The five-hour family-friendly event drew a large crowd eager… ...
Disco Fever Hits Porirua Tonight (December 20, 2024) Te Rauparaha Arena will transform into a vibrant hub of music, lights, and skating excitement tonight as Skatescool NZ hosts its inaugural Roller Disco. This… ...
Porirua Residents Startled by Early Morning Tremor (December 15, 2024) Residents in Porirua were startled awake this Sunday morning as a shallow earthquake struck the region. The magnitude 3.9 quake, recorded at 6:33 a.m., occurred… ...
Kirihimete in the City to Bring Festive Cheer (December 13, 2024) Porirua is gearing up for a magical afternoon of Christmas festivities at the annual Kirihimete in the City event on Sunday, 15 December. From 3:30… ...
Porirua City Drives Sustainability with Electric Vehicles (December 12, 2024) Porirua City Council has taken a significant step towards reducing costs and emissions by integrating nine electric vehicles (EVs) into its fleet. Introduced in early… ...
Iwi-Owned Seafood Factory Opens in Porirua (December 12, 2024) RNZ, by Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira, Māori News Journalist. Moana New Zealand and Port Nicholson Fisheries opened a new seafood processes factory in Porirua on Wednesday. The Wellington… ...
Have Your Say on Porirua’s Local Alcohol Policy (December 10, 2024) Porirua City Council has launched public consultation on a proposed Local Alcohol Policy (LAP) designed to mitigate alcohol-related harm in the community. Submissions are open… ...
Police Release Name in Porirua Death Investigation (December 6, 2024) Police have confirmed the identity of a man who died following an assault in Elsdon, Porirua, as 43-year-old Sean Remnant of Tītahi Bay. Sean passed… ...