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Porirua’s ‘Native Loom’ Brings Block Printing Workshops to Life November 8, 2024 A Porirua-based social enterprise, The Native Loom, founded by Darapureddy Sneha, is hosting a hands-on block printing workshop in collaboration with the Porirua Multicultural Council.… ...
New Art and Craft Market Adds Colour to Porirua’s Kai Tahi Food Court November 7, 2024 Porirua locals and visitors alike now have a fresh reason to gather at the Kai Tahi international food court every Sunday with the launch of… ...
Pātaka’s Summer Exhibitions Inspire and Connect Audiences November 6, 2024 Pātaka Art + Museum has unveiled its summer season with three dynamic exhibitions that blend activism, tradition, and cross-cultural dialogue. Opened Saturday, these exhibitions offer… ...
Tickets Selling Fast for Porirua Chamber’s Business After 5 with ANZ November 6, 2024 The Porirua Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for an exclusive Business After 5 event, featuring insights from David Aitken and Ot Manysy, Business Relationship… ...
Porirua Celebrates Halloween with Free Family Movie Night at Cobham Court October 31, 2024 This Halloween, Porirua families can look forward to a festive evening in Cobham Court with a special Family Movie Night hosted by the Porirua City… ...
Dance Fitness Classes Launch in Tawa October 17, 2024 Tawa residents now have a fun new way to stay active with the launch of a weekly dance fitness class. Held every Thursday at 6:00… ...
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… ...
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… ...
Boost Your Leadership Skills: Dale Carnegie Workshop Coming to Porirua (October 10, 2024) The Porirua Chamber of Commerce will host its next "Business After 5" event on Wednesday, October 23, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 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’s October School Holiday Event: Music, Words, and a Young Author’s Journey (October 9, 2024) As part of the October School Holidays 2024, the City Centre Library in Porirua will host a special event series titled "Music and Words", combining… ...
Tawa Goes to Town – Local Talent Showcase (September 10, 2024) On Monday, 23 September, Wellington's community will come together for the much-anticipated event, Tawa Goes to Town. This vibrant multi-media performance will showcase song, dance,… ...
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… ...
Watch All Blacks vs Argentina at the Porirua Club (August 4, 2024) Rugby enthusiasts in Porirua, don't miss the thrilling match between the All Blacks and Argentina, showcased on the big screen at the Porirua Club. Event… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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… ...
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… ...
Friends of Pātaka Welcome all to Winter Music Series (June 20, 2024) The Friends of Pātaka Winter Music Series, a beloved annual event in Porirua, is set to return for its 19th year. This series, known for… ...
Porirua Rugby Fans Pumped for Canes vs Chiefs Semi-Final (June 14, 2024) Porirua residents gearing up for the Hurricanes vs Chiefs semi-final this Saturday, 15 June, can expect a smoother commute thanks to Metlink's expanded services. In… ...
MP Edmonds clinic at Aotea Summerset (June 10, 2024) Mana MP Barbara Edmonds went onsite to hold one of her popular MP clinics today at the Summerset Retirement Village in Aotea. Mana MP since… ...
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… ...
Celebrating Wāhine in Business (June 3, 2024) PATAKA Art + Museum in Porirua is hosting an inspiring event, "Wāhine Paving the Way in Business," on Tuesday, 4 June 2024, from 5:30 pm… ...
81 pou will be standing guard at Pātaka (May 22, 2024) A new installation by Waiheke Island artist Anton Forde (Taranaki, Gaeltagh, Gaelic, English) opens at Pātaka Art + Museum this winter, 22 June – 13… ...
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… ...