Porirua City Digital Library 24/7 December 20, 2024 Welcome to the digital world of libraries that never close. With your Porirua Library card, and library PIN / PASSWORD, you can log in and… ...
Porirua Schools Face Tough Choices with Reduced Lunch Funding November 28, 2024 Two Porirua schools are bracing for significant changes to their lunch programmes as government funding is set to drop in 2025. Principals say they will… ...
Mexted Motors Spring into Tawa – This Weekend October 14, 2024 Tawa is gearing up for its much-anticipated annual community festival, Mexted Motors Spring into Tawa, on Saturday, 19 October 2024, from 10am to 3pm. The… ...
Ara Harakeke Parkrun: A Free 5k Event for the Porirua Community October 9, 2024 Ara Harakeke parkrun is a weekly community event where participants can walk, jog, run, volunteer, or spectate. It is a 5k event that takes place… ...
Porirua Youth Fund Opens for 2024 Projects September 20, 2024 Applications are now open for Porirua City Council's annual Young People’s Fund, offering financial support for youth-focused projects in the community. This year, two funding… ...
Review: Winter Wonderland – The Chrome Academy Kids Student Concert September 9, 2024 The Winter Wonderland concert at Te Raukura - Ki Kapiti on Friday, 6 September, was an enchanting showcase of youth talent. Hosted by The Chrome… ...
Porirua Calls for Artists to Create LGBTQIA+ Mural in Te Manawa August 2, 2024 Porirua City Council has announced an exciting opportunity for local artists to contribute to a new LGBTQIA+ mural in central Porirua. The mural, proposed by… ...
Stopping drivers in their tracks, Police disrupt illegal street racing activity July 28, 2024 Police were out in force last night taking enforcement action against antisocial vehicle users, and disrupting illegal street racing activity Porirua and the Hutt Valley.… ...
Porirua Athlete Rory Mead off to Paris 2024 Paralympic Games July 16, 2024 Porirua’s US-based Paralympian Rory Mead, one of New Zealand’s most prominent hand cyclists, has carved out an accomplished international career in his craft, leading to… ...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… ...
Porirua not-for-profits get $211k funding boost (July 8, 2024) Nikau Foundation has announced over $211,000 in funding to support Porirua communities. A total of $211,305 has been given to fund 35 applications from organisations… ...
Keep the kids busy with school holidays fun (July 3, 2024) School holidays start at the end of the week, and if you’re still scratching your head about how to keep the littlies entertained during the… ...
Mana Services Academy Completes Bushcraft Camp with NZ Army (June 26, 2024) The Mana Services Academy recently completed an intensive five-day bushcraft camp in collaboration with the New Zealand Army, where students learned vital survival skills essential… ...
Mana College Students Shine at Ngā Manu Kōrero (June 15, 2024) Ngā Manu Kōrero, one of the most significant events on the Māori education calendar, is renowned for nurturing oratory skills and providing young people with… ...
Porirua Libraries – Welcome to the Club (June 6, 2024) The message from Porirua Libraries is 'Come & join our relaxed, informal monthly book clubs.' At the book clubs you will find lively discussions, fresh… ...
Constables save man from burning car (May 30, 2024) Three Kapiti-Mana constables were presented bravery awards by Kapiti Mayor Janet Holborow at the Kāpiti Council today. Mayor Holborow says the actions of the three… ...
Capital Basketball shoots for Porirua City base (May 28, 2024) Capital Basketball has submitted a proposal to the Porirua City Council seeking partial funding for a new indoor basketball center in Porirua. The organisation has… ...
Look up. Look out! Metlink gets behind road safety week (May 22, 2024) Metlink is getting behind Road Safety Week (20-26 May) by drawing attention to the collective responsibility of keeping each other safe on the road. Road Safety week… ...
More trains and bigger buses for Phoenix semi-final at Sky Stadium (May 15, 2024) With a predicted crowd of 30,000 plus, Metlink will be boosting train capacity, adding extra train services, and running larger buses to help get fans… ...
Pulse stay top of ANZ Premiership (May 15, 2024) Finding the attacking answer in a defence-heavy battle, Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse have maintained their place at the top of the ANZ Premiership after… ...
Ukulele Fun at Titahi Bay Library (May 5, 2024) Join the fun at the Titahi Bay Library and learn how to play the ukuele. Ten ukulele’s are available to test your skills (or bring… ...
Whānau Day at Mana College (April 30, 2024) By Filisione Koloamatangi There are many magical moments from high school that students always remember. From sporting achievements to Polyfest, making new connections to school… ...
WHY ARE SENIORS NOW HAPPIER THAN THE YOUNG? (April 29, 2024) By Sonia Speedy New Zealand is one of four countries in which the young are getting more unhappy, particularly in comparison to the over 60s,… ...
Pay Cut for lowest earners (February 14, 2024) The news was all bad for minimum wage earners as Stats NZ show they have an effective pay cut. NZCTU President Richard Wagstaff is calling… ...
Kids Market 1st anniversary a huge success (January 19, 2024) The first anniversary of the Otaki Kids Market in January 2024 was a huge success, boasting over 50 stalls operated by 80 enthusiastic tamariki and… ...
Kāpiti residents enjoy a summer free of water restrictions (January 18, 2024) While parts of the Wellington Region are facing water woes, Kāpiti Coast residents are enjoying a water-restriction-free summer thanks to sound investment in the district’s… ...
Foxton Pools to reopen with a splash (January 11, 2024) A refreshed Foxton Pools will open with a blessing, ribbon cutting ceremony and a community party on Tuesday 23 January 2024. After the revamped facility… ...
El Rancho hosts Camp Purple Live 2024 (December 28, 2023) On 9 January, 71 children and teens and 25 young adult volunteers will be arriving at El Rancho in Waikanae for a six-day camp on… ...
Hoop Club gets underway (December 28, 2023) Basketball is taking off again in Kapiti with plenty on offer in the New Year. Hoop Club Kapiti’s Adult Summer Social Basketball League gets underway… ...