Te Ngākau Civic Square reopens, celebrates heritage, nature
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 […]
Events
Brass band championships bring music to capital
More than 1000 musicians are set to fill Wellington with sound as the National Brass Band Championships return to the city from April 8 to […]
Heritage Round set for Hurricanes, Blues clash
Rugby fans are set for a throwback night as the Hurricanes host the Blues in a Heritage Round clash at Hnry Stadium on Saturday night. […]
St Patrick’s College jazz band wins gold award
A student jazz group from St Patrick’s College, Wellington has taken out a top honour at a national competition, earning praise from judges for their […]
Bic Runga, NZSO performance enchants Wellington crowd
Wellington music fans packed the Michael Fowler Centre on 2 April, as Bic Runga took the stage with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra for a […]
Ngāti Toa to open charter school Kura Toa
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 […]
Free car seat checks aim to keep tamariki safe
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 […]
Storm damage leaves 260 without power across Porirua and Wellington
Wellington Electricity says 260 customers in Porirua and Wellington remain without power after severe wind brought down trees and damaged electricity lines across the region. […]
Porirua Citizens’ Assembly delivers
Report and photos by Roy Murphy The organisers of the Porirua Citizens Assembly on Climate Change have delivered a comprehensive Toolkit of how a more […]
Pare-Plim pipped at the final post
Paremata-Plimmerton’s bid for a home-title finish fell just short after the hosts were beaten 19–12 by Hutt Old Boys Marist in the National Club Sevens […]
