Friends of Pātaka Winter Music Series Celebrates 20 Years of Music, Art, Community
Porirua’s much-loved Friends of Pātaka Winter Music Series returns this month, marking 20 years of bringing warmth, music, and community spirit to the heart of […]
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Porirua Has Talent Returns
Porirua’s beloved talent show is back for 2025, promising even more dazzling performances from tamariki and rangatahi across the city. Registrations for Porirua Has Talent […]
The Goalposts Keep Moving
Column by Greater Wellington Regional Chair, Daran Ponter. The Government’s proposed changes to the Resource Management Act (RMA) is the most widespread alteration of how we manage […]
Website Launched to Help Survivors Access Historic Care Records
Citizens Advice Bureau Porirua has unveiled a new online platform, kōnae.org.nz, designed to help individuals and whānau access personal records related to historic abuse in […]
Cancer Society opens new community hub in North City
The Cancer Society has opened the doors to a new, expanded hub in the heart of Porirua, aiming to better support whānau affected by cancer […]
Culture, Celebration and Connection shine at Tairangi School
Tairangi School has wrapped up a vibrant Term 2 with a powerful trio of events celebrating culture, achievement, and community spirit. Students and staff marked […]
Porirua Housing Cuts – A Betrayal
Op-ed by Cr Geoff Hayward & Cr Josh Trlin In 2018, the Labour Government made a bold commitment to Porirua East: to work alongside Ngāti […]
Porirua Gears Up for Local Election ’25
Election Day is set for 12 October 2025, with final results expected by 17 October. Porirua residents will vote for key leadership roles that shape […]
Whitireia Scholarships Support 900 Students
Nearly 900 students have benefited from Whitireia Foundation Scholarships since the initiative began in 2002, with this year’s awards continuing the tradition of supporting learners […]
Ngāti Toa Launches Paramedicine Training
A new paramedicine training programme, launched by Ngāti Toa in partnership with NZCEC and Ūpane, is offering Porirua residents a unique path into emergency medical […]
