Mana College: Principal’s Half-Year Address
Jeff Chapman — June 29, 2025 Kia ora koutou, IntroductionWow! Half way through the year already. It’s been a busy six months of change, celebration and preparation […]
Seniors
The Goalposts Keep Moving
Column by Greater Wellington Regional Chair, Daran Ponter. The Government’s proposed changes to the Resource Management Act (RMA) is the most widespread alteration of how we manage […]
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 Housing Cuts – A Betrayal
Op-ed by Cr Geoff Hayward & Cr Josh Trlin In 2018, the Labour Government made a bold commitment to Porirua East: to work alongside Ngāti […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
