Porirua’s Young Stars Shine at Packed Talent Finale
Porirua’s rising stars wowed a full house at the 2025 Porirua Has Talent final on Saturday 16 August, delivering a night of unforgettable performances ranging […]
Youth
Cook Islands community celebrates language and 60 years of constitution
The Cook Islands community across Wellington and Porirua has wrapped up a week of cultural pride, marking both Te ’Epetoma o te Reo Māori Kūki […]
Adapted Kindy Gym Classes to Launch in Porirua
Porirua City Council, in partnership with Special Olympics New Zealand, is introducing Adapted Kindy Gym classes at Te Rauparaha Arena starting 14 July, offering a […]
Porirua Little Theatre presents Pack of Girls
Written by David Geary and Directed by Felicity Cozens, Porirua Little Theatre is presenting Pack of Girls from October 15 to November 1. Auditions: Sun […]
Red Flags for $170m School Lunch Contract
Ministry of Education officials warned against awarding a $170 million school lunch contract to a group of providers with troubling track records just weeks before […]
Porirua Has Talent Returns
Porirua’s beloved talent show is back for 2025, promising even more dazzling performances from tamariki and rangatahi across the city. Registrations for Porirua Has Talent […]
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 […]
Te Rauparaha Arena Set Alight by Kapa Haka Brilliance
Porirua came alive with powerful performances on Monday, 16 June, as Te Rauparaha Arena hosted Te Whakataetae Kapa Haka Tuarua o te Whanganui-a-Tara ki Ōtaki, […]
Porirua Teen gives back after Cancer Journey
At just two years old, Porirua’s Aless Clements was diagnosed with a brain tumour and given a slim chance of reaching her eighth birthday. Now […]
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. […]
