Finnegan Tui Returns March 16, 2025 New Zealand born Finnegan Tui (Bognuda) returns to the shores of Aotearoa for one intimate solo show at the RSC in Raumati South. Finnegan starting… ...
Porirua Harbourside Market: A Sunday Tradition at Kai Tāhi March 7, 2025 Every Sunday, Porirua’s waterfront comes alive with the vibrant sights, sounds, and flavours of the Porirua Harbourside Market. Running from 11 AM to 4 PM… ...
Discover Scottish Country Dancing in Tawa March 5, 2025 Beginner-friendly Scottish Country Dancing classes are set to bring fun, fitness, and new friendships to Tawa this February. Hosted at the Tawa Baptist Church Hall,… ...
Te Matatini Festival Grows to Record Size March 3, 2025 The chief executive of Te Matatini, the largest kapa haka festival in the world, says the organisation will need to rethink where the competition is… ...
The Girmit February 28, 2025 Pātaka Art + Museum, Porirua | Friday, 28 February 2025 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM An immersive and moving theatrical experience, The Girmit, is… ...
Children’s Day in Porirua Celebrating all things Heroic February 19, 2025 Children’s Day in Porirua is back. On Sunday, 2 March, at Ngāti Toa Domain, from 11am–3pm. Te Rā o Ngā Tamariki/Children’s Day in Porirua is… ...
Aniva Residency Offers Creative Space for Pacific Artists February 13, 2025 Porirua’s Pātaka Art + Museum, in partnership with Creative New Zealand, is seeking applications for the 2025 Aniva Artist in Residency programme, a unique opportunity… ...
Celebrate the Lunar New Year at Kai Tahi February 7, 2025 Porirua is set to welcome the Lunar New Year with a vibrant celebration at Kai Tahi, located at 20 Parumoana Street, on Saturday, 8 February… ...
Porirua Celebrates Waitangi Day with Unity, Music, and Kai February 6, 2025 Porirua came alive today as tens of thousands gathered at Te Rauparaha Park and Arena to celebrate Waitangi Day, enjoying a vibrant display of culture,… ...Pams-branded chicken nuggets recalled after possible presence of blue rubber (February 18, 2025) Several local supermarkets say a brand of chicken nuggets is being urgently recalled after fears they may contain small pieces of blue rubber. Foodstuffs Own… ...
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… ...
Is This the End of Spicer Landfill’s Bad Smell? (January 15, 2025) A new tool at Porirua’s Spicer Landfill is aiming to put an end to the foul odours that have plagued nearby neighbourhoods for years. The… ...
Porirua Business Gears Up for 2025 with Economic Update Breakfast (January 13, 2025) Local businesses and community members are set to gather on February 11, 2025, for an insightful morning at the Economic Update Breakfast, hosted by the… ...
Extra Public Transport for Phoenix Game this Saturday (January 9, 2025) Metlink will provide additional capacity for bus services replacing trains during the Wellington Phoenix vs Adelaide United match on Saturday, 11 January. Trains will be… ...
More Than 300,000 Submissions on Treaty Principles Bill – Sets Record (January 9, 2025) The Treaty Principles Bill has drawn more than 300,000 submissions—believed to be the highest number ever recorded in New Zealand’s legislative process—prompting the Justice Committee… ...
Eugene Ryder Honoured for Advocacy Work with King’s Service Medal (January 8, 2025) Eugene Ryder has been awarded the King’s Service Medal for his dedication to supporting survivors of abuse in care, with a focus on Māori communities.… ...
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… ...
Mana Cruising Club Kicks Off 2024-2025 Boating Season with a Grand Opening (October 16, 2024) Mana Cruising Club is set to officially open its 2024-2025 season this Saturday, 19 October, starting at 4 p.m. Members and guests are invited to… ...
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… ...
Body of Missing Man Found in Tunnel Gully, Hutt Valley (October 3, 2024) Wellington Police have located a body in the search for a missing man in the Tunnel Gully, Hutt Valley area. "We understand this is not… ...
Armed Offenders Squad Visit Porirua (July 11, 2024) The Armed Offenders Squad will be visiting the New Zealand Police Museum in Papakowhai next Wednesday (17 July). This is an amazing opportunity to find… ...
Update on Spinnaker Drive slip (July 4, 2024) Porirua Council remains focused on reopening Spinnaker Drive as soon as practical, subject to competing activities across the city. Currently, Council is working through the… ...
Update – Michael has been Found (June 5, 2024) Police would like to thank the people of Porirua - Michael has been found. Police are appealing for any sightings of Michael, reported missing in… ...
Name Release – body located, Titahi Bay (May 12, 2024) Police can now release the name of the person whose remains were discovered in Titahi Bay on Wednesday 31 January 2024. Detective Senior Sergeant Hamish… ...
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… ...
Police seek driver who came to hit-and-run victim’s aid (May 1, 2024) Police investigating a hit-and-run in Wellington are still trying to locate the motorist who stopped to help. The victim was a short distance from home… ...
Porirua overnight A&E may replace Doctors with phone service (April 26, 2024) Health officials in Porirua are considering replacing the overnight doctor at Kenepuru Community Hospital’s accident and medical centre with a telehealth service. It is a… ...
High-risk toxic algae in Waikanae River at old State Highway 1 (February 28, 2024) Red alert level warnings for toxic algae are in place for the Waikanae River at the old State Highway 1, Kāpiti. Toxic algae, or cyanobacteria,… ...
Police release name of deceased Raumati woman (February 27, 2024) Police say they can now release the name of the woman who died at Raumati Beach on Thursday 15 February. "She was 79-year-old Ellen Ellis,… ...