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Civic Life

Practical updates and public information affecting daily life in Porirua.

Traffic travelling along Cobham Drive in Wellington, with a roadworks truck carrying traffic cones in the foreground.

Five nights of Cobham Drive roadworks start Sunday

August 22, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Wellington motorists using Cobham Drive face five nights of roadworks from Sunday as crews rebuild part of the busy State Highway 1 route. NZ Transport […]

Children’s peace exhibition returns to Johnsonville

August 17, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A children’s art exhibition celebrating hopes for a more peaceful world has returned to Johnsonville for its 11th year. Tūmanako 2026 is on display at […]

Hands gently cupping a lit candle in a dark setting, symbolising remembrance and mourning.

Wellington councillor Tony Randle dies

August 9, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Wellington City Council has acknowledged the death of Takapū/Northern Ward councillor Tony Randle. Cr Randle was first elected to the council in 2022 and was […]

A man wearing glasses, a navy blazer and a patterned shirt poses against a white background.

Regional council backs single Wellington authority

August 5, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Greater Wellington Regional Council has agreed to support a single unitary authority for the Wellington region, saying key services including public transport, flood protection and […]

Firefighters stand on and beside an older fire engine holding signs about ageing appliances, health risks and the fire service crisis.

Wellington firefighters set for 50th nationwide strike

July 31, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Career firefighters and other Fire and Emergency workers will walk off the job for one hour on Friday as their union marks its 50th strike […]

Two people speak to media in front of a fire engine, with a group of firefighters standing behind them inside a station.

Cancer bill seeks better protection for firefighters

July 27, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Wellington firefighters who develop one of 21 specified cancers could gain easier access to ACC support under a new Green Party member’s bill. The proposal […]

A group of Greater Wellington representatives, mana whenua, community members and volunteers gather beside a newly planted native tree at Queen Elizabeth Park.

Millionth native tree planted in regional parks

July 24, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

One million native trees have now been planted across Greater Wellington regional parks through the council’s Recloaking Papatūānuku programme. The millionth tree was planted at […]

Russell Robinson, second from right, stands with four fellow billiards and snooker players beside a competition table.

Wellington sportsman Russ Robinson dies aged 80

July 22, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Well-known Wellington sportsman and billiards administrator Russell “Russ” Robinson has died aged 80. Russ died peacefully on June 18, 2026, one day after his 80th […]

Volunteers plant native trees on an Ōhāriu Valley hillside, with a close-up of one volunteer working among the seedlings.

Victoria University volunteers to plant 2,500 native trees

July 21, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

More than 180 volunteers will head to Ōhāriu Valley this week to plant 2,500 native trees as part of a long-term project restoring native forest […]

Three people stand together outside a wooden building, with two wearing matching patterned outfits and flower head garlands.

Wellington finalists announced for 2026 community awards

July 19, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Eighty-one Wellington City groups, organisations and community initiatives have been named finalists in the 2026 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards. The awards recognise volunteers and […]

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