Filo Opposes Fee Hike, Urges Alternatives to Ease Waste Costs May 7, 2025 Porirua City Councillor Kathleen Filo has voiced strong opposition to a proposed 6.6 percent increase to landfill fees, calling instead for more community-focused waste solutions… ...
Girl Guides Clean Up Porirua Harbour April 30, 2025 Thirty Girl Guides from Porirua proved their commitment to community and environment this week by cleaning up the Porirua Harbour in a joint effort with… ...
Golden Mile Upgrade Breaks Ground with Blessing April 28, 2025 Work to revitalise Wellington’s Golden Mile officially began today with a blessing and sod-turning ceremony at Courtenay Place, ahead of construction starting this Sunday, 4… ...
Students March on Parliament in Climate Strike April 11, 2025 Hundreds of students and supporters gathered in Wellington on Friday for the latest School Strike 4 Climate, calling on the Government to rethink its fast-track… ...
Porirua’s Growing Population Spurs Urgent Focus on Public Transport Planning April 8, 2025 Higher urban density in the Greater Wellington region in the next 30 years will place increasing demands on regional transport. Porirua’s population alone is estimated… ...
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… ...