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… ...
Police have identified man over-board (May 27, 2024) Police have identified the man who is missing after reportedly going over-board on a Wellington ferry last week. The East By West ferry was travelling… ...
Themed Aotea Fairy Walkway (May 16, 2024) A warm thanks of appreciation has gone out from the Aotea community to Gabrielle Saville, for starting the Themed Aotea Fairy Walkway, in Dales Reserve… ...
Porirua rose garden to get modern upgrade (May 15, 2024) Aotea Lagoon’s rose garden area is to be rejuvenated as part of a plan to make the southern part of the popular Porirua reserve modern,… ...
On-demand small bus trial extended in Tawa and Porirua (May 10, 2024) The Metlink On Demand trial of buses in Tawa and Porirua has been extended to the end of the year. Metlink On Demand is an… ...
Extra Care on roads with heavy rain warning (May 1, 2024) MetService says the district will is in for heavy rainfall and anyone out and about driving after 8pm should take care. The watch was issued… ...
The Unseen – Film Screening and Panel Discussion (April 26, 2024) The Unseen is a full-of-wonder film that is both educational and inspirational (See video trailer below). It is the hope of both the filmmakers Geoff… ...
Storage tank to reduce sewage overflowing into Porirua Harbour (April 10, 2024) If you’ve been driving on SH 59 or catching the train from Porirua railway station, you’ve probably seen some construction next to the carpark. It’s… ...