Bic Runga, NZSO performance enchants Wellington crowd April8,2026 - Wellington music fans packed the Michael Fowler Centre on 2 April, as Bic Runga took the stage with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra for a [...]
9 More Local Businesses join the Porirua News Business Directory April5,2026 - Nine more local businesses have joined the Porirua News Business Directory this week, continuing to build a strong, trusted network connecting the Porirua community with [...]
Wellington legend Jerry Collins inducted into Hall of Fame March29,2026 - Wellington rugby legend Jerry Collins has been posthumously inducted into the 2026 Pasifika Rugby Hall of Fame, recognising his enduring impact on the sport and [...]
Ngāti Toa to open charter school Kura Toa March 24, 2026 An iwi-led charter school backed by Ngāti Toa is set to open in Porirua in Term 3 next year, expanding kaupapa Māori education options in… ...
Pacific night markets return to Porirua March 15, 2026 Porirua residents are invited to the Pacific Night Market in Cannons Creek this week, bringing Pacific food, crafts and culture to the Cook Islands Hall.… ...
Community fest brings music, sport to Porirua March 13, 2026 Porirua families are invited to Matahourua Park this weekend for a free community festival featuring sport, music and food. The Community Fest will take place… ... Ngāti Toa to open charter school Kura Toa March 24, 2026 An iwi-led charter school backed by Ngāti Toa is set to open in Porirua in Term 3 next year, expanding kaupapa Māori education options in… ...
Wellington commuters shift to buses and trains March 24, 2026 Wellington residents are increasingly turning to public transport as concerns grow over global fuel supply, with early signs showing a rise in bus and train… ...
Moa Point sewage failure sparks trust questions with Wellington residents March 22, 2026 A major failure at Wellington’s Moa Point wastewater treatment plant saw untreated sewage flood the facility and discharge into the ocean, with a new technical… ...
Train services replaced by buses over Easter and ANZAC March 19, 2026 Train services across the Wellington region, including routes used by Porirua commuters, will be replaced by buses over the Easter and Anzac long weekends as… ...
Green Party selects Asher Wilson-Goldman for new electorate March 16, 2026 The new electorate covering Whitby, Plimmerton, Camborne in the south to just north of Otaki looks like being hotly contested with three candidates already confirmed.… ...
Porirua Rates Debt Triples in Four Years March 15, 2026 Unpaid rates owed to Porirua City Council have more than tripled in four years, rising from $1.3 million in the 2021–22 financial year to $4.5… ... Pacific night markets return to Porirua March 15, 2026 Porirua residents are invited to the Pacific Night Market in Cannons Creek this week, bringing Pacific food, crafts and culture to the Cook Islands Hall.… ...
Porirua keeping tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of the city March 15, 2026 Porirua City Council says it is continuing to prioritise young people across the city, with a new report outlining initiatives and programmes supporting tamariki and… ...
Porirua writer pens new mystery novel while working from Aotea café March 15, 2026 A new crime novel written in Porirua and printed just up the road is now available at Paper Plus Porirua, continuing a run of local… ... Community fest brings music, sport to Porirua March 13, 2026 Porirua families are invited to Matahourua Park this weekend for a free community festival featuring sport, music and food. The Community Fest will take place… ...
Porirua fans invited to Phoenix charity double-header March 12, 2026 Porirua football fans are being encouraged to head to Sky Stadium this Saturday, March 14, for the Wellington Phoenix Match For Good double-header, with the… ...
Porirua lightboxes to showcase new art March 12, 2026 Porirua artists and curators are being invited to submit proposals for a new round of public art installations in the city centre. Porirua City Council… ...
Burnouts scar Whenua Tapu Cemetery, staff heartbroken March 10, 2026 Cemetery staff in Porirua say they are heartbroken after a series of burnouts left tyre marks and melted rubber across driveways at Whenua Tapu Cemetery… ...
New policy shapes how Porirua names places March 10, 2026 Column by Geoff Hayward, Porirua City councillor This week I voted to adopt Porirua’s new Naming Policy. And I will say it plainly: I love… ...
Artist opens clay exhibition at Tbay Cafe March 9, 2026 Artist Emy Oikawa will open a solo clay art exhibition at Tbay Cafe in Tītahi Bay on Wednesday, March 11, inviting the community to an… ...Pātaka hosts launch for digital tool to track harbour health (March 5, 2026) A new digital modelling tool designed to help monitor and understand the health of Te Awarua-o-Porirua Harbour has been launched at Pātaka Art + Museum.… ...
Mayor’s column: Infrastructure, water reform, future of Spicer Landfill (March 5, 2026) Column by Porirua City Mayor, Anita Baker The failure at the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant is one of the most serious infrastructure breakdowns our… ...
Porirua’s Drive 4 Life programme seeks volunteer driver mentors (March 5, 2026) A Porirua programme helping young people gain their driver licences is calling for more volunteer driver mentors to support learners. The Drive 4 Life programme,… ...
Cannons Creek pharmacist still helping families at 90 (March 5, 2026) At 90 years old, Shirley Gay is still helping children and families find natural ways to improve their health. Her journey began decades ago. Shirley… ...
The Business of Care: How Ninness Funeral Home Supports Porirua Families at Their Most Difficult Moments (March 3, 2026) In every community there are businesses that operate quietly, professionally, and with extraordinary responsibility. In Porirua, one of those is Ninness Funeral Home. While most… ...
This Week’s Local Businesses Backing Community News in Porirua (March 3, 2026) This week, nine more great local businesses have jumped on board to support community news in Porirua, joining more than 220 others helping keep our… ...
Porirua tamariki lead active travel push (March 2, 2026) Hundreds of tamariki across Porirua are expected to swap car rides for walking shoes, bikes and bus passes this month as Movin’March returns for its… ...
Cannons Creek assault, arrest made (February 27, 2026) Police have arrested and charged a 22-year-old man following an alleged firearm assault in Cannons Creek last week that left one person in hospital. Officers… ...
Free car seat checks aim to keep tamariki safe (February 26, 2026) Parents and caregivers are being encouraged to get their child restraints checked at a free safety event in Ranui next month. Porirua City Council is… ...
Rangituhi tracks close after storm damage (February 26, 2026) All tracks connecting Boundary Rd to Spicer Park have been closed after significant storm damage left trees unstable and branches at risk of falling. Porirua… ...
Splash pad upgrades start at Aotea Lagoon (February 25, 2026) Work will begin next week on new changing cubicles at the north end of Aotea Lagoon, aimed at improving facilities for families using Porirua’s popular… ...
Pātaka hosts dual Fred Graham exhibitions (February 24, 2026) Pātaka Art + Museum is hosting two significant exhibitions honouring the life and work of renowned Māori sculptor and carver Fred Graham, offering Porirua residents… ...
Storm damage leaves 260 without power across Porirua and Wellington (February 23, 2026) Wellington Electricity says 260 customers in Porirua and Wellington remain without power after severe wind brought down trees and damaged electricity lines across the region.… ...
Porirua roadworks, SH1 SH59 traffic updates for February 21 to 27 (February 20, 2026) Motorists travelling through Porirua, Wellington and Kāpiti face another week of roadworks, with lane closures and stop go controls in place across several state highways… ...
Update: Cannons Creek shooting leaves one injured (February 20, 2026) Armed police remain in Cannons Creek after an early morning assault that forced nearby schools into lockdown. Officers were called to Dido Place about 7.40am… ...
Porirua Trash Cash Cow – Coming to an End (February 19, 2026) Porirua’s Spicer landfill, which currently generates about $4 million a year to offset rates, is likely to close in 2030, ending what has effectively been… ...
Half of Porirua recycling sent to landfill (February 19, 2026) Half of Porirua’s kerbside recycling collected in 2024 was ultimately buried, including most of the city’s glass, a new council report shows. A 19 February… ...
Porirua council rejects plan to scrap regional councillors (February 19, 2026) Porirua City Council has formally opposed the Government’s proposal to remove regional councillors and replace them with a Combined Territories Board made up of mayors.… ...
Great Local Businesses Supporting Community News in Porirua (February 18, 2026) Nine more local businesses are now supporting community news in Porirua after joining the Porirua News Business Directory, bringing together a mix of creative services,… ...
Public Notice: Firefighters cancel strike as storms hit North Island (February 16, 2026) The New Zealand Professional Firefighters’ Union cancelled a planned one-hour strike set for noon today, citing extreme weather and states of emergency across parts of… ...
