Whitireia Scholarships Support 900 Students
Nearly 900 students have benefited from Whitireia Foundation Scholarships since the initiative began in 2002, with this year’s awards continuing the tradition of supporting learners […]
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Porirua Shines Bright During Matariki Celebrations
Porirua came alive over the past week and a half with a dazzling array of events to mark Matariki, drawing locals and visitors alike to […]
4Paws Empire Wins Big at Love Local Expo
Dog-friendly retailer 4Paws Empire has taken out the People’s Choice Award at this year’s Love Local Expo, held on 7 June at Te Rauparaha Arena. […]
Porirua seniors trapped by time
Grey Power spokesperson Keith Wood says senior residents are getting a poor deal relative to other centres and face an effective public transport ban during […]
Porirua Business Directory Hits 100+ Featured Businesses
The Porirua Business Directory has just passed a major milestone — with over 100 featured businesses now live and discoverable on Porirua News. Another 36 […]
Grieving Well: Navigating Loss with Care and Compassion
Grief is one of the most universal human experiences, and one of the most personal. Whether it follows the loss of a loved one, a […]
Porirua lights up for Matariki
Porirua is set to dazzle this Matariki season, with a programme of events celebrating connection, culture, and community from Wednesday 18, to Saturday 28 June. […]
Matariki planting event to bring new life to Bothamley Park
A community tree planting event at Bothamley Park on Friday 20 June is set to bring people together to celebrate Matariki and promote environmental stewardship […]
Porirua Club’s Jon Shaw Wins North Island Poker Champs
Jon Shaw from the Porirua Club emerged victorious at the ‘Clubs New Zealand 2025 North Island Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament’ held over the weekend, bringing […]
Pataka welcomes new Kaiako Educator
Con Noema, Porirua City Council’s Māori Strategic Coordinator, welcomed Miriama Karena Te One (Ngāti Mutunga, Te Ātiawa) and her whanau this morning, as the new […]