Porirua Embraces Māori Flavours as Local Hāngī Hits Stores
CJ Collier brings Māori kai to Wellington streets, with hot hāngī now in Porirua stores. When CJ Collier couldn’t find a hāngī to satisfy his […]
Community
Plimmerton Boating Club Marks 100 years with Weekend of Celebration
Plimmerton Boating Club celebrated its 100th anniversary this past weekend with a spirited community gathering, honouring a century of sailing, tradition, and local connection. Hundreds […]
Residents Slam Porirua Council Over Pool Fee Hike Proposal
Porirua City Council’s recent proposal to increase Cannons Creek Pool entry fees by 25 percent has triggered a wave of public backlash, with residents calling […]
ASB Polyfest Celebrates 50 Years of Cultural Pride
The ASB Polyfest returns in full force this week, celebrating its 50th anniversary with record-breaking participation and deep cultural pride at the Manukau Sports Bowl […]
Porirua Prodigy Passes University Entrance Exam
Raymond Hsu aims high after acing the SAT Exam, and eyes tertiary future from New Zealand base. Raymond Hsu, a 9-year-old student from Porirua, has […]
Grants Back Boxing, Podcasting and Culture to Empower Porirua Youth
Seven community initiatives have received funding from Porirua City Council’s Young People’s Fund, with programmes ranging from boxing to podcasting designed to uplift local tamariki […]
Plimmerton Boating Club Celebrates 100 Years
Plimmerton Boating Club is inviting the community to celebrate its 100th birthday with a special centenary event on Sunday, April 6, from 2–5 pm. The […]
Porirua Gears up for an Action-Packed School Holidays
With Easter and the school holidays just around the corner, Porirua is bursting with activities to keep tamariki and whānau entertained—whether you’re after adventure, creativity […]
Bothamley Park Wastewater Upgrade Finished
More than 3km of old wastewater pipes in Bothamley Park have been replaced with larger, more resilient infrastructure, in a project aimed at protecting the […]
Lao New Year Festival to Bring Colour, Culture, and Community Spirit to Porirua
Families across Porirua are invited to join the vibrant celebrations of Boun Pi Mai, the Lao New Year, on Saturday 5 April 2025 at Mungavin […]
