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Crowds gather outside Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui during its reopening weekend in central Wellington

Wellington turns out for library reopening

April 13, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Wellington Central Library has reopened, bringing large crowds back to the city’s main library for the first time since 2019. The central library reopened over […]

Leaves and textured carving fill the foreground, with Wellington’s waterfront skyline visible across the harbour below.

Wellington rates rise trimmed, costs shift elsewhere

April 12, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Wellington City Council has lowered its proposed rates increase to 7.4 percent for 2026–27, but the change comes alongside cost shifts that are likely to […]

Tall carved wooden tumu sculptures stand in Te Ngākau Civic Square, with modern city buildings rising in the background.

Te Ngākau Civic Square reopens, celebrates heritage, nature

April 12, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Te Ngākau Civic Square will reopen to the public from Saturday 14 March, marking a major milestone in the capital’s civic precinct redevelopment and the […]

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 […]

250+ Local Businesses Supporting Community News in Porirua

March 31, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

The Porirua News Business Directory has passed 250 local business listings, marking a significant show of support for independent community journalism in Porirua City. Launched […]

Collage of Porirua News Business Directory members featuring Triple A Driving School, Ninness Funeral Home, Fortitude Construction, Gear Homestead, Precise Print, Kesh Gilmour Celebrant, RED LBP, Donna Marks Mortgage Adviser, and Wild Interactive.

Great Local Businesses Supporting Community News in Porirua

February 18, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Nine more local businesses are now supporting community news in Porirua after joining the Porirua News Business Directory, bringing together a mix of creative services, […]

Collage of nine Porirua News Business Directory members featuring logos and business images including Drive 4 Life, The Beer Engine, Streetwise Coffee, Precision Trade Solutions, Fitness Portal, Wellington Showers, MBS Digital Print Solutions, Prime Doors, and All Over I.T.

Great Local Businesses Supporting Community News in Porirua

February 11, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A big welcome to nine more local businesses and organisations that are now part of the Porirua News Business Directory. Their support helps keep community […]

Members of the Patterson family, who run Insulation Tech NZ, featured in a Porirua News business spotlight.

Family business helps insulate Porirua homes

February 11, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Insulation Tech NZ is carrying out insulation and Healthy Homes work in Porirua as part of its wider service across the Wellington region. Insulation Tech […]

Porirua ratepayers could face reduced public transport and flood protection services if the Government proceeds with proposed rates capping, Greater Wellington has warned.

Rates capping could hit Porirua transport and flood protection

February 7, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Critical services relied on by Porirua residents, including public transport and flood protection, could be compromised if the Government proceeds with its proposed rates capping […]

Portrait of Porirua Mayor Anita Baker with Porirua landscape background

Waitangi Day in Porirua is always something special

February 4, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

By Mayor Anita Baker Each year, thousands of people come together to mark the day in a way that feels distinctly Porirua, open, welcoming, and […]