New pipes, greener parks: Mayor highlights progress in Bothamley Park April 6, 2025 Porirua Mayor Anita Baker reflects on the recent reopening of Bothamley Park, highlighting the underground infrastructure upgrades supporting the city’s future. Column by Porirua Mayor,… ...
Bothamley Park Wastewater Upgrade Finished April 2, 2025 More than 3km of old wastewater pipes in Bothamley Park have been replaced with larger, more resilient infrastructure, in a project aimed at protecting the… ...
Māoriland Film Festival lights up Ōtaki with global indigenous stories March 27, 2025 From this Wednesday through Sunday, Ōtaki will once again become the beating heart of indigenous cinema as the Māoriland Film Festival returns with over 130… ...
Explore Porirua’s Scenic Walking Trails March 26, 2025 Porirua, with its diverse landscapes of coastlines, forests, and hills, offers a variety of walking trails suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Here are… ...
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… ...
Autumn Gardening Tips for a Thriving Porirua Garden March 19, 2025 As the crisp autumn air settles over Porirua, now is the perfect time to prepare your garden for the cooler months ahead. While summer’s heat… ...
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… ...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… ...
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… ...
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,… ...
Porirua Mayor Slams Wellington City’s ‘Kangaroo Court’ Over Water Crisis (March 7, 2025) Anita Baker’s Full Statement: While the other shareholders are focussed on solving the problems at Wellington Water to cut out the overspend and ensure value… ...
Wellington Chief Executive in Hot Water (March 5, 2025) Commerce Commission Investigates Wellington Water Over Procurement Practices. The Commerce Commission has launched an investigation into Wellington Water following damning reports that exposed skyrocketing costs… ...
Porirua Grand Traverse Celebrates 20 Years of Adventure (March 5, 2025) One of the region’s most beloved multisport events, the Porirua Grand Traverse (PGT), is marking its 20th anniversary with record participation expected for this year’s… ...
Porirua Residents Urged to Find Their Nearest Community Emergency Hub (March 5, 2025) Porirua residents are being encouraged to prepare for major emergencies by familiarising themselves with their nearest Community Emergency Hub—a place where neighbours can gather to… ...
Porirua’s Postgate Park to Get Exciting New Bike Track (March 4, 2025) A new bike 'pump' track is set to transform an under-utilised section of Postgate Park in Whitby, providing a dynamic space for riders of all… ...
Porirua Treatment Plant Issues Not Behind Beach Seaweed Increase (March 4, 2025) Recent seaweed build-up at Tītahi Bay is due to weather patterns rather than issues at the Porirua wastewater treatment plant, an environmental scientist has confirmed.… ...
Explore Porirua’s Green Spaces for Parks Week (March 3, 2025) Spending time in nature has proven benefits for mental and physical well-being, and Porirua residents have access to more than 180 parks and reserves to… ...
More Price Hikes for Porirua Public Transport Users (February 25, 2025) A potential fare increase as well as increases to off-peak prices for Metlink services will be decided at the upcoming Greater Wellington Regional Council meeting… ...
Signing of Porirua Harbour Accord (February 19, 2025) A significant milestone in the journey to restore and protect the health of Te Awarua-o-Porirua (Porirua Harbour) was marked on 6 February with the official… ...
New Water Reforms on the Razor’s Edge (February 16, 2025) Column by Porirua City Councillor Geoff Hayward I have been struggling to figure out how to start this column off: I’ve written and talked about… ...
Learn to Dive in Porirua (February 13, 2025) NZ Sea Adventures is offering PADI Open Water Diver courses in Porirua, providing an opportunity to gain an internationally recognised scuba diving certification. The course… ...
Porirua East Taiao Festival (February 13, 2025) The Porirua East Taiao Festival will take place on Saturday, 15 February 2025, offering a day of community, conservation, and outdoor activities across Cannons Creek… ...
Porirua’s Deb Lynch Wins Coast to Coast (February 9, 2025) Porirua athlete Deb Lynch has etched her name into the history books, winning the elite women’s Kathmandu Coast to Coast Longest Day title in her… ...
Exploring Porirua’s Wetlands: A Natural Treasure (January 30, 2025) Porirua’s wetlands play a vital role in protecting the environment, and they are open for all to explore. February 2 marks World Wetlands Day, a… ...
Fire in Whitby Hills (January 30, 2025) Reported by RNZ 4:16 pm on 29 January 2025 A vegetation fire in Spinnaker Reserve in Whitby. Photo: RNZ / Reece Baker Fire and Emergency says a… ...
Lower North Island Earthquake Likely a 2014 Aftershock, Scientist Says (January 29, 2025) A powerful 5.3 magnitude earthquake that struck the lower North Island on Tuesday night was likely an aftershock of a 2014 quake in the same… ...