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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 […]

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Wellington Workers See Pay Rise Swallowed by Cost of Living

April 1, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Minimum wage workers across Wellington will receive a pay increase from April 1, but economists and opposition parties say the change amounts to a real […]

Collage of local Porirua businesses with a bold yellow banner reading “250+ Businesses” and the Porirua News logo in the foreground.

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 […]

Helmut Modlik speaks at a podium during an event, addressing an audience.

Ngāti Toa to open charter school Kura Toa

March 24, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

An iwi-led charter school backed by Ngāti Toa is set to open in Porirua in Term 3 next year, expanding kaupapa Māori education options in […]

A commuter stands on a train platform raising a hand as a yellow commuter train approaches the station.

Wellington commuters shift to buses and trains

March 24, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Wellington residents are increasingly turning to public transport as concerns grow over global fuel supply, with early signs showing a rise in bus and train […]

Wellington Mayor Andrew Little speaking to reporters indoors, wearing a suit and glasses, with microphones visible in the foreground.

Moa Point sewage failure sparks trust questions with Wellington residents

March 22, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A major failure at Wellington’s Moa Point wastewater treatment plant saw untreated sewage flood the facility and discharge into the ocean, with a new technical […]

A bus displaying “Train Replacement” picks up commuters at a crowded Wellington station platform.

Train services replaced by buses over Easter and ANZAC

March 19, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Train services across the Wellington region, including routes used by Porirua commuters, will be replaced by buses over the Easter and Anzac long weekends as […]

A smiling young child sits in a properly fitted car seat inside a vehicle, holding a small toy, alongside text promoting car seat safety checks.

Free car seat checks aim to keep tamariki safe

February 26, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Parents and caregivers are being encouraged to get their child restraints checked at a free safety event in Ranui next month. Porirua City Council is […]

A large fallen tree lies across a forest trail, its roots exposed and branches tangled, blocking the path in a bush-covered park area.

Rangituhi tracks close after storm damage

February 26, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

All tracks connecting Boundary Rd to Spicer Park have been closed after significant storm damage left trees unstable and branches at risk of falling. Porirua […]

Public toilet block at the north end of Aotea Lagoon in Porirua, with a green exterior wall, tiled roof and a large tree beside the entrance. A red flag can be seen flying in the background near the splash pad area.

Splash pad upgrades start at Aotea Lagoon

February 25, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Work will begin next week on new changing cubicles at the north end of Aotea Lagoon, aimed at improving facilities for families using Porirua’s popular […]

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