Shock closure for Porirua Women and Family Centre
By Ruth Hill, Reporter. [email protected]. A Porirua community centre supporting a wide range of vulnerable families has been forced to shut its doors after the local […]
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Porirua City Council Approves Tamariki and Rangatahi Strategy
The Porirua City Council has approved the updated Tamariki and Rangatahi Strategy and Action Plan 2024-2027, incorporating input from around 800 young people. The strategy […]
Our Fight for Mana: Standing Against Healthcare Cuts
Column by Hon Barbara Edmonds, MP for Mana. Just as it feels like we’re starting to make progress, often something comes along to set usback. […]
Recycle your Tyres for Free in Porirua Now
Porirua residents can now drop off used tyres at Spicer Landfill for free, thanks to the Tyrewise product stewardship scheme, which aims to recycle tyres […]
Police concerned by Vigilante behaviour
Police are actively investigating an alleged incident in Porirua, where a man was reported to have attempted to force a woman into a black van […]
Winds reach 130 km/h gusting through Porirua
MetService has issued a Strong Wind Warning for the Porirua region, with severe gales expected to hit from 9 p.m. on Saturday through to 5 […]
Aotearoa Mourns the Passing of Māori King Kiingi Tūheitia
Aotearoa New Zealand is in mourning following the sudden death of Māori King Kiingi Tūheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VII, who passed away early Friday morning […]
Porirua City Council votes to retain Māori Ward
The Parirua Māori Ward was established in 2021 to ensure Māori representation on the Council and was first used in the 2022 local elections. The […]
Porirua Grills the Competition in Burger Wellington
Two Porirua eateries have made a strong impression in this year’s Burger Wellington competition, securing spots among the top five finalists from nearly 200 venues. […]
Severe Flooding Hits Porirua: Residents Urged to Stay Safe
Porirua residents are facing significant disruptions today as heavy rain continues to cause severe flooding across the area, affecting key roads and transportation. Local resident […]