Regional News: Greater Wellington approves annual plan, including rates rise March 31, 2026 Greater Wellington councillors have approved a proposed 2026/27 Annual Plan with a 9.7 percent average rates increase, as the council looks to balance essential services… ...
Green Party selects Asher Wilson-Goldman for new electorate March 16, 2026 The new electorate covering Whitby, Plimmerton, Camborne in the south to just north of Otaki looks like being hotly contested with three candidates already confirmed.… ...
Porirua keeping tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of the city March 15, 2026 Porirua City Council says it is continuing to prioritise young people across the city, with a new report outlining initiatives and programmes supporting tamariki and… ...
New policy shapes how Porirua names places March 10, 2026 Column by Geoff Hayward, Porirua City councillor This week I voted to adopt Porirua’s new Naming Policy. And I will say it plainly: I love… ...
Mayor’s column: Infrastructure, water reform, future of Spicer Landfill March 5, 2026 Column by Porirua City Mayor, Anita Baker The failure at the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant is one of the most serious infrastructure breakdowns our… ...
Porirua Trash Cash Cow – Coming to an End February 19, 2026 Porirua’s Spicer landfill, which currently generates about $4 million a year to offset rates, is likely to close in 2030, ending what has effectively been… ...
Half of Porirua recycling sent to landfill February 19, 2026 Half of Porirua’s kerbside recycling collected in 2024 was ultimately buried, including most of the city’s glass, a new council report shows. A 19 February… ...
Porirua council rejects plan to scrap regional councillors February 19, 2026 Porirua City Council has formally opposed the Government’s proposal to remove regional councillors and replace them with a Combined Territories Board made up of mayors.… ...
Greater Wellington reports strong credit rating January 21, 2026 S&P Global Ratings has affirmed Greater Wellington’s AA long‑term and A‑1+ short‑term credit ratings, noting the region’s strong economic fundamentals and robust financial management. The… ...
Rates Cap Fails Cost of Living January 18, 2026 By Porirua City councillor, Geoff Hayward To the Prime Minister, the Right Hon Christopher Luxon MP. I’m writing this plainly, because plain language matters when… ... Summer events bring Porirua together January 18, 2026 Column by Porirua Mayor, Anita Baker There’s heaps going on around the city over summer, as always, and I just wanted to share a few… ... Mayor Anita Baker’s Christmas column December 24, 2025 By Mayor Anita Baker As we head into the Christmas break, I wanted to take the chance to check in with Porirua News readers, share… ...
One Rates Bill Becomes Two for Porirua Households December 16, 2025 Porirua households will receive separate council and water bills from July 2026, ending the long-standing practice of a single annual rates invoice. The change follows… ...
Tim Costley confirms for new electorate – Whitby to Otaki December 11, 2025 Current Otaki electorate MP Tim Costley has confirmed he will be standing once again for National in the 2026 General Election. The new Kāpiti Electorate extends from the top of the Kāpiti Coast… ...
Porirua City Council 2025–28 sworn in at Pātaka November 28, 2025 Porirua’s new council term officially began with a swearing-in ceremony at Pātaka on 25 November, bringing together fresh faces and returning members for the 2025… ...
New Porirua Council Sworn In, Leadership Team Confirmed for Term November 25, 2025 Porirua’s newly elected City Council has officially begun its term, with Mayor Anita Baker reaffirming her leadership team and unveiling a refreshed committee structure at… ...
Edmonds to contest new Kenepuru seat in 2026 November 24, 2025 Labour MP Barbara Edmonds has confirmed she will stand in the new Kenepuru electorate at the 2026 general election, as boundary changes reshape the political… ...
Labour selects Sophie Handford for new Kāpiti–Porirua North electorate in 2026 election November 20, 2025 Labour has chosen former Kāpiti Coast District Councillor Sophie Handford as its candidate for the new Kāpiti electorate in the 2026 general election. The electorate,… ...
Getting Sh*t Done for Porirua November 9, 2025 Column by Councillor, Geoff Hayward This week, councillors-elect met with our senior staff to talk about the next three years: what we want to see,… ... Column From Mayor Anita Baker: Thank You, Porirua November 1, 2025 Column by Porirua Mayor, Anita Baker With the election period concluded and after the result of special votes I want to express my deep gratitude… ...
Claims of Mismanagement Spark Governance Row at Porirua Multicultural Council October 30, 2025 Concerns over transparency, financial accountability, and leadership integrity have been raised by a former vice-president of the Porirua Multicultural Council (PMC), prompting a public response… ...
Recount request delays Porirua City Council’s first meeting October 29, 2025 Porirua’s newly elected council has delayed its first official meeting while a court considers a recount application for the Māori ward vote. The inaugural meeting,… ...
Porirua foots the bill for Wellington Water failures October 3, 2025 Two former Kapiti Coast District Council chief executives now in top roles at Wellington Water are under fire as a $37 million technology overhaul exposes… ...
From the Sidelines to the Council Chamber: Reflections from the Mayor of Porirua June 30, 2025 Column by Anita Baker, Mayor of Porirua City. Recently, I was asked to give a talk to a group of secondary school students about how… ...Rates Cap Fails Cost of Living (January 18, 2026) By Porirua City councillor, Geoff Hayward To the Prime Minister, the Right Hon Christopher Luxon MP. I’m writing this plainly, because plain language matters when… ...
Summer events bring Porirua together (January 18, 2026) Column by Porirua Mayor, Anita Baker There’s heaps going on around the city over summer, as always, and I just wanted to share a few… ...
Mayor Anita Baker’s Christmas column (December 24, 2025) By Mayor Anita Baker As we head into the Christmas break, I wanted to take the chance to check in with Porirua News readers, share… ...
One Rates Bill Becomes Two for Porirua Households (December 16, 2025) Porirua households will receive separate council and water bills from July 2026, ending the long-standing practice of a single annual rates invoice. The change follows… ...
Tim Costley confirms for new electorate – Whitby to Otaki (December 11, 2025) Current Otaki electorate MP Tim Costley has confirmed he will be standing once again for National in the 2026 General Election. The new Kāpiti Electorate extends from the top of the Kāpiti Coast… ...
Porirua City Council 2025–28 sworn in at Pātaka (November 28, 2025) Porirua’s new council term officially began with a swearing-in ceremony at Pātaka on 25 November, bringing together fresh faces and returning members for the 2025… ...
New Porirua Council Sworn In, Leadership Team Confirmed for Term (November 25, 2025) Porirua’s newly elected City Council has officially begun its term, with Mayor Anita Baker reaffirming her leadership team and unveiling a refreshed committee structure at… ...
Edmonds to contest new Kenepuru seat in 2026 (November 24, 2025) Labour MP Barbara Edmonds has confirmed she will stand in the new Kenepuru electorate at the 2026 general election, as boundary changes reshape the political… ...
Labour selects Sophie Handford for new Kāpiti–Porirua North electorate in 2026 election (November 20, 2025) Labour has chosen former Kāpiti Coast District Councillor Sophie Handford as its candidate for the new Kāpiti electorate in the 2026 general election. The electorate,… ...
Getting Sh*t Done for Porirua (November 9, 2025) Column by Councillor, Geoff Hayward This week, councillors-elect met with our senior staff to talk about the next three years: what we want to see,… ...
Column From Mayor Anita Baker: Thank You, Porirua (November 1, 2025) Column by Porirua Mayor, Anita Baker With the election period concluded and after the result of special votes I want to express my deep gratitude… ...
Claims of Mismanagement Spark Governance Row at Porirua Multicultural Council (October 30, 2025) Concerns over transparency, financial accountability, and leadership integrity have been raised by a former vice-president of the Porirua Multicultural Council (PMC), prompting a public response… ...
Recount request delays Porirua City Council’s first meeting (October 29, 2025) Porirua’s newly elected council has delayed its first official meeting while a court considers a recount application for the Māori ward vote. The inaugural meeting,… ...
Porirua foots the bill for Wellington Water failures (October 3, 2025) Two former Kapiti Coast District Council chief executives now in top roles at Wellington Water are under fire as a $37 million technology overhaul exposes… ...
From the Sidelines to the Council Chamber: Reflections from the Mayor of Porirua (June 30, 2025) Column by Anita Baker, Mayor of Porirua City. Recently, I was asked to give a talk to a group of secondary school students about how… ...
The Goalposts Keep Moving (June 30, 2025) Column by Greater Wellington Regional Chair, Daran Ponter. The Government’s proposed changes to the Resource Management Act (RMA) is the most widespread alteration of how we manage… ...
How to Run for Council in Porirua’s 2025 Election (June 29, 2025) Porirua’s local elections are approaching, and for those considering a run for office, now is the time to step forward. Nominations open on Friday, 4… ...
Porirua Housing Cuts – A Betrayal (June 27, 2025) Op-ed by Cr Geoff Hayward & Cr Josh Trlin In 2018, the Labour Government made a bold commitment to Porirua East: to work alongside Ngāti… ...
Porirua Gears Up for Local Election ’25 (June 25, 2025) Election Day is set for 12 October 2025, with final results expected by 17 October. Porirua residents will vote for key leadership roles that shape… ...
Harshest Sanctions in NZ Parliamentary History (June 11, 2025) In an unprecedented move, Te Pāti Māori co-leaders Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi were suspended from Parliament for 21 days, marking the harshest punishment ever… ...