Public Notice: Keeping of Animals Bylaw 2025
Porirua City Council has updated its Keeping of Animals Bylaw to reduce nuisance and improve animal welfare. Key changes include: These changes support a cleaner, […]
Public Notices
Cancer Society opens new community hub in North City
The Cancer Society has opened the doors to a new, expanded hub in the heart of Porirua, aiming to better support whānau affected by cancer […]
Porirua Gears Up for Local Election ’25
Election Day is set for 12 October 2025, with final results expected by 17 October. Porirua residents will vote for key leadership roles that shape […]
Ngāti Toa Launches Paramedicine Training
A new paramedicine training programme, launched by Ngāti Toa in partnership with NZCEC and Ūpane, is offering Porirua residents a unique path into emergency medical […]
Short Jolt shakes Porirua region
A mild earthquake struck north-west of Porirua just after midnight on Wednesday, briefly shaking the area but causing no reports of damage or injury. The […]
Aotea Lagoon’s South End Reopens After Upgrade
The south end of Aotea Lagoon has officially reopened following a dawn blessing held on Wednesday, 18 June. The revitalised space marks the completion of […]
Buses Replace Trains Over Matariki Weekend
Passengers across the Wellington region are being urged to plan ahead and expect delays over the Matariki long weekend, as KiwiRail undertakes significant rail infrastructure […]
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. […]
Tree removal underway on Grays Rd
Porirua City Council has begun essential tree removal work along Grays Road this week, aiming to protect key infrastructure and prepare the area for native […]
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 […]