Porirua Schools Face Tough Choices with Reduced Lunch Funding
Two Porirua schools are bracing for significant changes to their lunch programmes as government funding is set to drop in 2025. Principals say they will […]
Youth
Mexted Motors Spring into Tawa – This Weekend
Tawa is gearing up for its much-anticipated annual community festival, Mexted Motors Spring into Tawa, on Saturday, 19 October 2024, from 10am to 3pm. The […]
Ara Harakeke Parkrun: A Free 5k Event for the Porirua Community
Ara Harakeke parkrun is a weekly community event where participants can walk, jog, run, volunteer, or spectate. It is a 5k event that takes place […]
Porirua Youth Fund Opens for 2024 Projects
Applications are now open for Porirua City Council’s annual Young People’s Fund, offering financial support for youth-focused projects in the community. This year, two funding […]
Review: Winter Wonderland – The Chrome Academy Kids Student Concert
The Winter Wonderland concert at Te Raukura – Ki Kāpiti on Friday, 6 September, was an enchanting showcase of youth talent. Hosted by The Chrome […]
Porirua Calls for Artists to Create LGBTQIA+ Mural in Te Manawa
Porirua City Council has announced an exciting opportunity for local artists to contribute to a new LGBTQIA+ mural in central Porirua. The mural, proposed by […]
Stopping drivers in their tracks, Police disrupt illegal street racing activity
Police were out in force last night taking enforcement action against antisocial vehicle users, and disrupting illegal street racing activity Porirua and the Hutt Valley. […]
Porirua Athlete Rory Mead off to Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
Porirua’s US-based Paralympian Rory Mead, one of New Zealand’s most prominent hand cyclists, has carved out an accomplished international career in his craft, leading to […]
Armed Offenders Squad Visit Porirua
The Armed Offenders Squad will be visiting the New Zealand Police Museum in Papakowhai next Wednesday (17 July). This is an amazing opportunity to find […]
Porirua not-for-profits get $211k funding boost
Nikau Foundation has announced over $211,000 in funding to support Porirua communities. A total of $211,305 has been given to fund 35 applications from organisations […]
