Ora Toa, BBM Bring Life-Changing Health Programme to Porirua
A new health initiative aiming to uplift the wellbeing of Porirua whānau will launch on Monday, 25 August, at Takapūwāhia Marae. Ora Toa Health is […]
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Porirua Teacher Steps Up to Politics Challenge
Zac Painting, a Porirua high school teacher, has announced his candidacy for the Onepoto Ward in the upcoming local elections, standing on behalf of the […]
Porirua Parkrun welcomes all for weekly 5km fitness and fun
Locals are invited to lace up their running shoes or walking trainers for the Porirua Parkrun, a free weekly 5km event held every Saturday morning […]
Topor Restaurant Serves 7,000+ Meals to Support NICU Families
For over a decade, Steve and Val Askew of Topor Restaurant in Plimmerton have quietly nourished one of the region’s most vulnerable communities: families with […]
Wānanga Free Printmaking Workshops, Promote Peace in Porirua
Free printmaking workshops promoting peace will be held across Porirua in the first week of September, ahead of the UN International Day of Peace on […]
Porirua Council Debt Concerns Spark Debate
Porirua City Council’s financial management and project delivery have come under scrutiny after a local resident claimed millions of dollars in planned infrastructure work has […]
Spring blooms set to dazzle at Titahi Bay Flower Show
Porirua will be awash with colour when the Titahi Bay Horticultural Society hosts its 58th annual Spring Flower Show from 29 to 31 August 2025 […]
Letters to the Editor – August
Limited powers 12 August 2025 John Burke, Paremata — Former Porirua Mayor (15 years) on limits of mayoral power Call me a cynic if you […]
Residents Raise Alarm Over Porirua Council Rates Payment Policy
Porirua City Council is facing mounting criticism over claims it is pushing residents into direct debit rates payments and penalising those who refuse. Ratepayers say […]
Join the Conversation: Porirua News launches Letters to the Editor
Porirua News is inviting readers to share their views through our new Letters to the Editor section. This is your chance to respond to local […]
