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Portrait of Wellington Water chief executive Pat Dougherty.

Wellington still discharges screened sewage

May 21, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Wellington’s Moa Point Wastewater Treatment Plant is not expected to be fully restored until February 2027, with screened wastewater continuing to be discharged into Cook […]

Montage of climate innovation scenes, including farmland, marine conservation, sustainable packaging, research activity and a coastal clean-up team.

Victoria University elevates Kiwi climate ideas

May 20, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Six New Zealand climate solutions have been nominated by Te Herenga Waka, Victoria University of Wellington, for the 2026 Earthshot Prize, recognising local work to […]

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 […]

Red emergency-style graphic with bold white text reading “State of Emergency” against a dark red background with light streak effects.

State of emergency declared in Wellington as heavy rain hits region

April 20, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

A state of emergency has been declared across the Wellington region as heavy rain, flooding and slips continue to impact communities on Monday afternoon. Wellington […]

A yellow double-decker Metlink bus drives through a city street lined with historic buildings on a wet day.

Greater Wellington seeks fuel relief, warns of cuts

April 15, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Greater Wellington Regional Council is urging the Government to step in with targeted support for public transport as rising diesel prices put pressure on services […]

A middle-aged man wearing glasses and a blue blazer smiles at the camera in a well-lit indoor office setting.

Council reappoints Corry, confirms leadership continuity

April 15, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Greater Wellington Regional Council has reappointed chief executive Nigel Corry for a further two-year term following a formal performance review. The decision, confirmed on 14 […]

Tall carved wooden tumu sculptures stand in Te Ngākau Civic Square, with modern city buildings rising in the background.

Te Ngākau Civic Square reopens, celebrates heritage, nature

April 12, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Te Ngākau Civic Square will reopen to the public from Saturday 14 March, marking a major milestone in the capital’s civic precinct redevelopment and the […]

Collage of nine Porirua News Business Directory members featuring logos and images for NG Property Management, Kyle Finiki Harcourts Paremata, Nightingale Property Management, Front End Solar, All About Catering, Pivotal Print, Belinda Carr Photography, Pridex Kitchens, and Rubco Waterproofing.

9 More Local Businesses join the Porirua News Business Directory

April 5, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Nine more local businesses have joined the Porirua News Business Directory this week, continuing to build a strong, trusted network connecting the Porirua community with […]

Collage featuring nine Porirua and Wellington businesses including Natty Builds, Jupiter IT, LawnFix Wellington, RAMS Cleaning Services, James Blond Rentals, UrbanShield Pest Solutions, Pātaka Art + Museum, Top Taste Restaurant, and Donna Marks Mortgages.

9 New Businesses join Porirua Business Directory

March 24, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua News continues to grow its local business network, with a fresh group of businesses joining the Business Directory this week. From hospitality and property […]

Green Party selects Asher Wilson-Goldman for new electorate

March 16, 2026 admin 0

The new electorate covering Whitby, Plimmerton, Camborne in the south to just north of Ōtaki looks like being hotly contested with three candidates already confirmed. […]

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