Academics take aim at ‘Destructive’ Coalition Government December 15, 2024 by Matthew Scobie and Anna Sturman Last week, the social sciences and humanities panels for the Marsden Fund were dismantled. Matthew Scobie, who has been supported… ...
Porirua Schools Face Tough Choices with Reduced Lunch Funding November 28, 2024 Two Porirua schools are bracing for significant changes to their lunch programmes as government funding is set to drop in 2025. Principals say they will… ...
Massey University Cuts Funding to Aotearoa’s First Co-Governed Students’ Association November 21, 2024 Massey University’s decision to cut funding for Te Tira Ahu Pae, Aotearoa’s first co-governed students' association, has provoked outrage among students, who see it as… ...
Historic Hikoi reaches Parliament to Protest Treaty Principles Bill November 19, 2024 A massive hikoi, leaving Porirua this morning, marched through Wellington’s central business district today, culminating on Parliament grounds as thousands voiced their opposition to the… …
Porirua’s ‘Native Loom’ Brings Block Printing Workshops to Life November 8, 2024 A Porirua-based social enterprise, The Native Loom, founded by Darapureddy Sneha, is hosting a hands-on block printing workshop in collaboration with the Porirua Multicultural Council.… …
Pātaka’s Summer Exhibitions Inspire and Connect Audiences November 6, 2024 Pātaka Art + Museum has unveiled its summer season with three dynamic exhibitions that blend activism, tradition, and cross-cultural dialogue. Opened Saturday, these exhibitions offer… …
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… …
Man Dies Following Serious Incident in Porirua December 6, 2024 A 43-year-old man who was critically injured in an incident on Kotuku Street, Elsdon, in the early hours of Sunday, 1 December, has died in… …
Make a Submission to Defend Te Tiriti December 5, 2024 Kia ora e tātou ma, Following on from the energy that Porirua gave to the Hikoi when it arrived in our city, we are now… …Council Lays Down New Rules for Chickens, Cats, Bees and Beyond (December 5, 2024) Proposed updates to Porirua’s Keeping of Animals Bylaw could bring significant changes for residents with cats, bees, chickens, or other animals. The Porirua City Council… ...
Porirua Schools Face Tough Choices with Reduced Lunch Funding (November 28, 2024) Two Porirua schools are bracing for significant changes to their lunch programmes as government funding is set to drop in 2025. Principals say they will… ...
Porirua Council Set to Clamp Down on Freedom Camping (November 28, 2024) Porirua City Council is reviewing freedom camping regulations and is inviting public feedback during a consultation period open until 10 February 2025. This initiative aims… ...
Another Fee Hike for Public Transport Users (November 26, 2024) Public transport users are set to face additional costs, with Metlink announcing a new 1.5 percent card processing fee for Snapper card top-ups made via… ...
Porirua Explores New Waste Solutions as Landfill Nears Capacity (November 26, 2024) The Porirua City Council is evaluating alternatives for managing waste disposal as Spicer Landfill approaches the end of its usable life, with a potential closure… ...
Whenua Tapu Cemetery Retains Prestigious Green Flag Status (November 20, 2024) Porirua's Whenua Tapu Cemetery has achieved Green Flag accreditation for the fourth consecutive year, highlighting its exceptional standards and welcoming environment. The award, granted by… ...
Historic Hikoi reaches Parliament to Protest Treaty Principles Bill (November 19, 2024) A massive hikoi, leaving Porirua this morning, marched through Wellington’s central business district today, culminating on Parliament grounds as thousands voiced their opposition to the… ...
Traffic disruptions likely for Gang related funeral – Porirua (November 13, 2024) Kāpiti Mana Area Commander, Inspector Renée Perkins says Police are aware of a gang related funeral in the Porirua area today. “The procession is expected… ...
Missing: 77-Year-Old Graham Last Seen on Porirua Trail (November 11, 2024) Police are searching for Graham, a 77-year-old with possible dementia, last seen on the Colonial Knob walkway near Porirua. Family reported seeing him on “The… ...
Update: New Sighting Reported in Search for Missing Teen, Alexander Norton Dysart (November 9, 2024) The family of Alexander Norton Dysart, 17, is encouraged by a recent sighting reported via Instagram, where a witness claims to have seen Alex on… ...
Telehealth at Kenepuru Hospital is not a Solution – it is a Cut. (November 8, 2024) Column by Hon Barbara Edmonds, MP for Mana. It has been a year since the General Election, and never in my time have I observed… ...
Porirua’s ‘Native Loom’ Brings Block Printing Workshops to Life (November 8, 2024) A Porirua-based social enterprise, The Native Loom, founded by Darapureddy Sneha, is hosting a hands-on block printing workshop in collaboration with the Porirua Multicultural Council.… ...
New Art and Craft Market Adds Colour to Porirua’s Kai Tahi Food Court (November 7, 2024) Porirua locals and visitors alike now have a fresh reason to gather at the Kai Tahi international food court every Sunday with the launch of… ...
Pātaka’s Summer Exhibitions Inspire and Connect Audiences (November 6, 2024) Pātaka Art + Museum has unveiled its summer season with three dynamic exhibitions that blend activism, tradition, and cross-cultural dialogue. Opened Saturday, these exhibitions offer… ...
Porirua Celebrates Halloween with Free Family Movie Night at Cobham Court (October 31, 2024) This Halloween, Porirua families can look forward to a festive evening in Cobham Court with a special Family Movie Night hosted by the Porirua City… ...
Good in the Hood Community Celebration Recognises Local Organisations (October 29, 2024) Z Mungavin Ave hosted a heart-warming celebration, honouring local community groups and charities that benefited from the Good in the Hood initiative. Through this annual… ...
Police Monitor Gang-Related Funeral in Hutt Valley and Porirua, Traffic Disruptions Expected (October 29, 2024) Police are closely monitoring a gang-related funeral occurring today, Tuesday, 29 October, in Lower Hutt and Porirua. The service is scheduled in Lower Hutt this… ...
Police Recover Critical Evidence in Baby Ru Homicide Investigation (October 26, 2024) Police investigating the tragic death of Baby Ru have recovered critical evidence following a targeted search in a semi-rural area north of Wellington, prompted by… ...
Last Week of ChoctoberFest – Check Out the Local Treats on Offer (October 24, 2024) Porirua's ChoctoberFest is back for its third year, with 20 local cafés offering unique chocolate-infused creations throughout October, showcasing the iconic Whittaker’s chocolate. This popular… ...