Porirua wastewater overflow raises concern amid system failures
Wellington Water says a wastewater overflow reported in Paremata on Friday evening has stopped, but questions remain after a resident reported sewage flowing again on […]
Environment
Rates capping could hit Porirua transport and flood protection
Critical services relied on by Porirua residents, including public transport and flood protection, could be compromised if the Government proceeds with its proposed rates capping […]
Queen Elizabeth Park open day marks summer milestone
A free family open day at Queen Elizabeth Park will celebrate 25 years of Greater Wellington summer events on Saturday, February 21. Running from 11am […]
23 dead sharks found dumped in Porirua harbour
Twenty-three rig sharks and a stingray have been found dead in Porirua Harbour in what conservation groups are calling a highly unusual and distressing discovery. […]
Council allocates grants for Waste Reduction and Youth Initiatives
More than $100,000 in waste minimisation grants and $36,000 from the Young People’s Fund have been approved by Porirua City Council, supporting projects aimed at […]
Haerenga Whakapakari: A Journey through our landscape
Mana Arts Society exhibition at Pataka Haerenga means journey. Whakapakari speaks to strengthening, maturing, and developing people. Together, haerenga whakapakari, reflects the heart of Mana […]
Column From Mayor Anita Baker: Thank You, Porirua
Column by Porirua Mayor, Anita Baker With the election period concluded and after the result of special votes I want to express my deep gratitude […]
Porirua residents urged to prepare for Thursday’s severe winds
Porirua residents are being warned to prepare for extreme weather on Thursday, with a Red Wind Warning in place across the Wellington region from 8 am […]
Hall of Fame tour celebrates Porirua’s local legends
Te Rauparaha Arena is celebrating the city’s most influential figures as part of this year’s Wellington Heritage Festival, offering a week-long self-guided tour through the […]
Porirua foots the bill for Wellington Water failures
Two former Kāpiti Coast District Council chief executives now in top roles at Wellington Water are under fire as a $37 million technology overhaul exposes […]
