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Civic Life

Practical updates and public information affecting daily life in Porirua.

Coastal road beside Wellington Harbour, with water on one side and bush-covered hillside on the other.

Massey Road closes, seawall repairs begin

May 26, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Massey Road between Shelly Bay and Scorching Bay will close from early June until October 2026 while crews repair three sections of seawall supporting the […]

A group of uniformed personnel stand in formation as a suited man speaks with them outdoors.

Tawa reservist earns veterans’ support

May 24, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A Tawa woman who supports former service personnel through Veterans’ Affairs is earning encouragement from her clients as she takes on a new role as […]

Promotional poster for Thai Festival Wellington 2026 celebrating 70 years of friendship between Thailand and New Zealand. The poster features a woman in traditional Thai dress dancing, Muay Thai fighters, Thai food, flowers, and Wellington-inspired graphics. Event details include Saturday 16 May, 10am to 5pm, with free entry.

Wellington celebrates 70 years of Thai friendship

May 15, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A major Thai cultural festival will bring food, performances and traditional arts to central Wellington on Saturday as Thailand and New Zealand celebrate 70 years […]

Ethan Mupariwa holds his Wellington College Courtney O’Connor Scholarship certificate at the International College of Management, Sydney scholarship ceremony.

Wellington old boy wins Sydney scholarship

May 8, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A Wellington College old boy is settling into life in Sydney after receiving a scholarship that opens a pathway to international study and industry experience. […]

Promotional poster for Wellington’s mayoral flood relief fund, featuring an image of flooding around central city buildings and a call to donate.

Flood relief fund launched after Wellington damage

May 5, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Wellington City Council has launched a mayoral flood relief fund to support families affected by severe weather that struck the city’s southern suburbs last month. […]

Black background graphic with bold red and white text stating that 18 people have been killed on the roads in 10 days, attributed to Police.

Wellington Police issue warning after surge in road deaths

May 3, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Wellington District Police are urging drivers to take greater care after a sharp rise in road deaths across New Zealand. The warning follows 18 deaths […]

A small neighbourhood playground with a slide, swings and climbing frame sits on a grassy hill, with a parked car visible in the foreground.

Brooklyn’s Mitchell Street playground upgrade seeks community input

April 30, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Wellington City Council is asking residents to help shape the future of the Mitchell Street play area, with two design options now open for public […]

Adrienne Staples is pictured indoors, wearing glasses and a dark jacket, with a softly blurred background. She is smiling in a professional portrait taken during her time in public office.

Councils pay tribute to Adrienne Staples after sudden passing

April 28, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Greater Wellington Regional Council and South Wairarapa District Council are mourning the sudden death of councillor Adrienne Staples, a former four-term mayor and current deputy […]

Uniformed service personnel stand guard beside a cenotaph at dawn, overlooking a large crowd gathered for an Anzac Day service in Wellington.

Wellington gathers to reflect on Anzac Day

April 25, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Residents across the capital have paused in remembrance this morning as Anzac Day commemorations unfold, with thousands attending services and many others marking the day […]

Infographic showing Wellington landslip damage and key recovery information, including emergency status, waste disposal options and safety warnings.

Recovery continues for Wellington, emergency stays in place

April 24, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A state of emergency remains across Wellington as authorities manage the aftermath of severe weather, with residents urged to stay alert for ongoing risks despite […]

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