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 […]
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Funding cuts, lead to difficult decisions
Column by Hon Barbara Edmonds, MP for Mana. This month, we’ll continue feeling the impact of National’s choice to make everyday life harderfor New Zealanders.Here […]
Welcome to Halo Communications, Interview with Angela Bensemann
PN/ Please tell us the story behind the founding of your business Angela? A/ I set up Halo Communications almost 20 years ago to provide […]
Police appeal for information following assault, SH59, Porirua
Warning: Story contains sensitive content. Police are appealing for information and dashcam or video footage following an assault on State Highway 59 yesterday, Wednesday 3 […]
Update on Spinnaker Drive slip
Porirua Council remains focused on reopening Spinnaker Drive as soon as practical, subject to competing activities across the city. Currently, Council is working through the […]
Names given for new streets in Eastern Porirua Development
Te Puna Kōrero Committee is the main committee that makes decisions about the city’s strategic direction and framework. It is made up of the Mayor, […]
Keep the kids busy with school holidays fun
School holidays start at the end of the week, and if you’re still scratching your head about how to keep the littlies entertained during the […]
First photograph of elusive Mātātā captured in Plimmerton wetland
The elusive Mātātā or fern bird has been photographed in Taupō Swamp near Plimmerton for the first time – showing the success of restoration efforts […]
Man arrested following fleeing driver incident, Porirua-Kāpiti
A man has been arrested after a fleeing driver incident across the Porirua-Kāpiti region earlier today. Inspector Renee Perkins, Area Commander says Police identified a […]
Reminder: Metlink Fare Increase from 1 July
Starting 1 July, fares on bus, rail, and ferry services under Metlink will see a 10% increase. This adjustment was sanctioned by the Greater Wellington […]