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St Patrick’s College jazz band wins gold award

April 11, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A student jazz group from St Patrick’s College, Wellington has taken out a top honour at a national competition, earning praise from judges for their […]

Bic Runga looks down at her acoustic guitar while playing on stage, softly lit, with orchestral musicians and instruments visible in the background.

Bic Runga, NZSO performance enchants Wellington crowd

April 8, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Wellington music fans packed the Michael Fowler Centre on 2 April, as Bic Runga took the stage with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra for a […]

Poster for Linden Market on Easter weekend showing date and time details with festive bunting and balloons.

Easter weekend market brings community together in Linden

April 3, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Linden is inviting people to a family-friendly market this Easter weekend, with local organisers promising a lively mix of stalls, food and community connection. The […]

Abstract painting in red, orange, black and white with swirling koru forms and stylised Māori motifs, overlaid with text referencing Fred Graham exhibitions at Pātaka.

Pātaka hosts dual Fred Graham exhibitions

February 24, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Pātaka Art + Museum is hosting two significant exhibitions honouring the life and work of renowned Māori sculptor and carver Fred Graham, offering Porirua residents […]

Members of Porirua City Brass pose for a formal group photo, wearing blue jackets and holding brass instruments.

Porirua City Brass brings summer sounds to Aotea

January 29, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua City Brass will perform a free outdoor concert at Aotea Lagoon this Saturday, offering a relaxed afternoon of live music for all ages. The […]

Crowds gather in Porirua for Waitangi Day celebrations featuring live music, cultural performances and community activities ahead of a busy holiday weekend.

Waitangi weekend to fill Porirua with music and rugby

January 23, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua is set for a busy Waitangi weekend, with free whānau-focused celebrations on Waitangi Day followed by a pre-season Super Rugby clash at Jerry Collins […]

A male musician sings into a microphone while playing an acoustic guitar on a brightly lit stage.

Metlink boosts services for Ed Sheeran show

January 15, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Ed Sheeran fans heading to Sky Stadium next Wednesday, January 21, will be able to ride public transport for free, with extra Metlink services laid […]

Poster promoting a New Year’s Eve party at the Porirua Club on December 31, featuring live music from Stash Band and free entry.

Porirua Club hosts free New Year’s Eve party

December 30, 2025 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua residents looking to welcome the New Year with live music are being invited to a free New Year’s Eve event at the Porirua Club. […]

Members of Porirua City Brass and Porirua Youth Band perform together outside The Warehouse, seated with brass instruments as shoppers and parked cars fill the background.

Porirua City Brass backs young musicians

December 24, 2025 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua City Brass is performing alongside young local musicians this week, giving members of the Porirua Youth Band a chance to play in front of […]

A large group of children and young people sit outdoors facing a stage during a community event hosted by Wesley Community Action.

Council allocates grants for Waste Reduction and Youth Initiatives

December 20, 2025 Tim Wilson 0

More than $100,000 in waste minimisation grants and $36,000 from the Young People’s Fund have been approved by Porirua City Council, supporting projects aimed at […]