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Crowds gather at an outdoor festival in Porirua, with performers on stage and people seated on the grass, some holding a tino rangatiratanga flag.

Porirua Waitangi Day in Pictures

February 11, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

📸 Elias Rodriguez for Mark Tantrum Photography. Event delivered in partnership with Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira and Porirua City Council’s events team. 📸 Elias […]

Porirua families are invited to a free open day at Queen Elizabeth Park on February 21 to help mark 25 years of Greater Wellington summer events.

Queen Elizabeth Park open day marks summer milestone

February 7, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

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 […]

Portrait of Porirua Mayor Anita Baker with Porirua landscape background

Waitangi Day in Porirua is always something special

February 4, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

By Mayor Anita Baker Each year, thousands of people come together to mark the day in a way that feels distinctly Porirua, open, welcoming, and […]

People take part in an outdoor BodyBalance class on the grass at Aotea Lagoon, holding yoga-style poses on mats.

Free outdoor BodyBalance class at Aotea Lagoon

January 30, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua residents are invited to a free outdoor BodyBalance class at Aotea Lagoon this Sunday afternoon. The session, run by Arena Fitness with support from […]

Members of Porirua City Brass pose for a formal group photo, wearing blue jackets and holding brass instruments.

Porirua City Brass brings summer sounds to Aotea

January 29, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua City Brass will perform a free outdoor concert at Aotea Lagoon this Saturday, offering a relaxed afternoon of live music for all ages. The […]

Members of the Porirua United Kirikiti Club pose with trophies after winning the inaugural Malaeola Women’s Kirikiti Tournament, the Wellington region’s first women’s-only kirikiti competition.

Porirua United win record kirikiti tournament

January 25, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua United Kirikiti Club has won the Wellington region’s first women’s-only kirikiti tournament, claiming the title at a landmark event celebrating Pasifika women’s sport. The […]

Porirua hosts Waitangi Weekend National 7’s

January 25, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Paremata-Plimmerton Rugby Football Club will host the National Club 7s tournament at Ngāti Toa Domain in Plimmerton on Waitangi Weekend, Saturday, February 7, bringing teams […]

Members and supporters of Titahi Bay Tennis Club gather on the courts during centenary celebrations marking 100 years since the club was founded.

Titahi Bay Tennis Club celebrates 100 years

January 25, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

One of Porirua’s longest-running sports clubs has marked a significant milestone, with the Titahi Bay Tennis Club celebrating 100 years since it was founded in […]

Crowds gather in Porirua for Waitangi Day celebrations featuring live music, cultural performances and community activities ahead of a busy holiday weekend.

Waitangi weekend to fill Porirua with music and rugby

January 23, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

Porirua is set for a busy Waitangi weekend, with free whānau-focused celebrations on Waitangi Day followed by a pre-season Super Rugby clash at Jerry Collins […]

A group of young TOA Waka Ama paddlers wearing red team shirts stand together on a podium holding medals, with water visible behind them.

TOA Waka Ama teams excel at Nationals

January 14, 2026 Tim Wilson 0

TOA Waka Ama teams are delivering strong performances at the 2026 Waka Ama Sprint Nationals, as the sport hosts its largest national championships to date. […]