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Civic Life

Practical updates and public information affecting daily life in Porirua.

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 […]

Wellington Phoenix women’s head coach Bev Priestman stands beside newly qualified Police patrol dog Phoenix FC on a lawn.

Six new Police dog teams graduate, Wellington-named Phoenix joins frontline

July 14, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Six new New Zealand Police dog teams have graduated from the Dog Training Centre in Trentham and are preparing to begin operational duties across the […]

A school lunch in a metal tray covered with thick grey mould.

School lunch failures raise concerns for Wellingtonians

July 11, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Serious problems with New Zealand’s revamped school lunch programme have raised concerns for Wellington schools and families relying on the scheme. An Auditor-General inquiry found […]

Alt text: All Blacks players perform the haka in black jerseys before a rugby match.

All Blacks & Matariki events to draw crowds to capital

July 10, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Wellington is preparing for a busy Matariki long weekend, with a sold-out All Blacks test and major waterfront events expected to draw thousands of people […]

The Bucket Tree in Tawa, a large macrocarpa trimmed into the shape of an upturned bucket.

Tawa’s Bucket Tree Wins National Title

July 9, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Tawa’s iconic Bucket Tree has been named New Zealand Tree of the Year 2026. The tree won the national title after strong public support during […]

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