Porirua Business Directory Launches with 36 Local Businesses
In a major boost to local enterprise, Porirua News has launched the Porirua Business Directory — a powerful new platform connecting residents directly with 36 […]
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Porirua Businesses Shine as 2025 Gold Awards Finalists Announced
Seven Porirua-based businesses and one Māori enterprise have been named among the finalists and showcase recipients in the prestigious 2025 Gold Awards, celebrating excellence across […]
Porirua’s Dr Taku Parai Honoured for Lifetime Service
Dr Taku Parai, a respected kaumātua of Ngāti Toa Rangatira and longstanding advocate for Māori development in Porirua, has been appointed an Officer of the […]
Could You Be Porirua’s Next Councillor?
Column by Porirua Mayor, Anita Baker Is someone you know Porirua’s next Councillor? Maybe it’s you. The local body elections are coming up in October, […]
Serving with Compassion, Trusting in Tradition: 50 Years of Ninness Funeral Home
For over half a century, Ninness Funeral Home has stood as a quiet pillar of support for families across Porirua, Tawa, the Kāpiti Coast, and […]
Titahi Bay Easter Fair Brings Joy to Porirua
Porirua residents turned out in droves on Good Friday for the annual Titahi Bay Easter Fair, which moved this year to Te Rauparaha Park to […]
Rising Costs and Falling Wages
Hon Barbara Edmonds, Mana MP, Column for Porirua News Kiwis woke up to a cruel April Fools’ joke. April 1 used to be a day […]
Porirua Careers Expo returns, Bigger and Better for 2025
Porirua’s popular Careers Expo is back for 2025, bringing even more opportunities for job seekers and students to connect with industry professionals and education providers. […]
Nominations open for 2025 Porirua Civic Awards
Porirua residents are being encouraged to nominate their local heroes, with nominations now open for the 2025 Porirua Civic Awards — the city’s highest honour […]
Peppermill Café – Where Great Coffee Meets Good Company in the Heart of Porirua
A Porirua institution, Peppermill Café is a go-to spot for locals looking for exceptional coffee, hearty brunches, and sweet treats. Whether you’re meeting friends, grabbing […]
