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Porirua News

08/07/2025

Nominations are now open for Porirua’s upcoming local elections, giving residents a chance to step forward and help shape the city’s future. The election will [...]

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08/07/2025

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08/07/2025

We’re excited to welcome 24 fantastic local businesses to the Porirua News Business Directory — each one adding to the energy and character that makes [...]

08/07/2025

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07/07/2025

​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 [...]

07/07/2025

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 [...]

07/07/2025

Snow Queen Storytime!Tuesday 8 July | 10.30am–12pm | City Centre LibraryAre you ready for an enchanting experience? The Snow Queen of Arendelle herself will be [...]

07/07/2025

Porirua’s much-loved Friends of Pātaka Winter Music Series returns this month, marking 20 years of bringing warmth, music, and community spirit to the heart of [...]

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Kia ora,

I’m Tim Wilson, Editor of Porirua News.

Porirua News is an independent local news platform, read by more than 50,000 people every month.

We’re here to provide accurate, timely, and relevant news for our community, free from spin and corporate influence.

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Tim Wilson
Editor, Porirua News
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