Magnitude 7.3 Earthquake Near Vanuatu: No Tsunami Risk for Porirua December 17, 2024 The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed there is no tsunami threat to New Zealand following a magnitude 7.3 earthquake near Vanuatu at 2:47… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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 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… ...Katha – Stories of Girmit Women, on Now at Pātaka (October 14, 2024) Katha – Stories of the Girmit Women of Fiji, an exhibition celebrating the lived experiences and history of Fijian Indian women, is being hosted at… ...
Quick Action Protects Water Supply (October 10, 2024) Urgent erosion protection work at Horokiri Stream in Battle Hill Farm Forest Park, initiated by Greater Wellington, has safeguarded the public water supply following heavy… ...
Councils Urged to form joint Regional Water Utility (October 7, 2024) Nine councils in the Wellington region, including the Horowhenua District Council, have received a report recommending the creation of a regional water company to tackle… ...
Strong 5.7 Earthquake hits Porirua and beyond (October 6, 2024) Official updates: From GNS Science (GeoNet) A magnitude 5.7 earthquake occurred 30 km west of Wellington, New Zealand at Sun Oct 6 2024 5:08 AM (NZDT).… ...
Plants Grown in Prison to Restore Native Ecosystems (September 11, 2024) Eco-sourced seeds from Greater Wellington’s regional parks, cultivated at Rimutaka Prison, are being planted across the region in a major effort to restore native ecosystems.… ...
Streamside School Programme Brings Outdoor Learning to Porirua Students (September 5, 2024) Students across Porirua are enjoying a unique hands-on experience through Natalie’s Streamside School Programme, which focuses on outdoor education and environmental science. Natalie, the programme's… ...
‘Barren, toxic wasteland’: Fast-track risks repeating mistakes of the past – Ngāti Toa (September 5, 2024) Unrestrained development poisoned Porirua’s streams and silted up its harbour. Now Ngāti Toa says the fast-track bill could repeat that environmental vandalism. by Marc Daalder When… ...
Join the Effort to Restore Local Waterways at Battle Hill Community Planting Day (July 21, 2024) Porirua residents are invited to participate in the final community planting day of 2024 at Battle Hill Farm Forest Park. The event, organised by Porirua… ...
Council invite feedback on Cannons Creek Park Closure and Redevelopment (July 18, 2024) The Porirua City Council has opened consultation for the temporary closure and redevelopment of Cannons Creek Park, a significant move aimed at enhancing the area… ...
First photograph of elusive Mātātā captured in Plimmerton wetland (July 2, 2024) The elusive Mātātā or fern bird has been photographed in Taupō Swamp near Plimmerton for the first time – showing the success of restoration efforts… ...
Connect with Nature This Matariki at Community Planting Day in Porirua (June 26, 2024) Volunteers are invited to join Porirua City Council, Greater Wellington Regional Council, Ngāti Toa Rangatira, and community-led restoration group Ngahere Korowai for a planting day… ...
Bold New Strategy Paves Way to Low-Carbon Future (June 26, 2024) A new strategy released by Greater Wellington outlines a pathway to a low-carbon, resilient future and the urgent actions required to achieve it. The Wellington… ...
Pest Free Whitby Celebrates Volunteers’ Efforts in Protecting Local Wildlife (June 12, 2024) Pest Free Whitby (PFW), a dedicated group of volunteers, is transforming Whitby into a sanctuary for native birds, lizards, and insects. Part of the larger… ...
Porirua Wildlife Conservationist named in King’s Birthday Honours (June 9, 2024) Paul (Scratch) Jansen who has contributed to conservation through New Zealand Wildlife Service and Department of Conservation (DOC) roles since 1979, most recently in senior… ...
Boost to Buses and Trains, for Canes’ Quarterfinal (June 6, 2024) In anticipation of the quarterfinal match between the Hurricanes and the Melbourne Rebels at Sky Stadium on Saturday, 8 June, Metlink is enhancing its transport… ...
Skinks cause $12 Million delay (June 6, 2024) Moving a native population of skinks has contributed to the doubling of the cost of a Porirua sewage tank. Wellington Water started work on the… ...
Earthquake Prep for Porirua Residents (June 5, 2024) A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 27km north of Wellington at 10pm on 4 June 2024, with the epicentre around 10km north-west of Porirua. In light… ...
Milestone reached in Porirua’s Climate Resilience (June 4, 2024) In a landmark move towards climate resilience, the Wellington Regional Leadership Committee (WRLC) has adopted the Wellington Regional Climate Change Impact Assessment Report (WRCCIA). This… ...
Porirua on shaky ground as Magnitude 4.1 earthquake strikes (June 4, 2024) A magnitude 4.1 earthquake has struck 27km north of Wellington at 10pm last night and the epicentre was around 10km north-west of Porirua. The quake… ...
Porirua Landfill Adjusts Fees: Green Waste Down, General Waste Up (June 2, 2024) Starting 1 July, Porirua residents will benefit from reduced fees for disposing of green waste at Spicer Landfill, with a decrease of 23%. However, fees… ...