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Porirua Ponders The Future Of Waste
Thursday, 21 November 2024, 1:08 pm | Porirua City Council
The Council is working through consents for the next decade and has considered alternatives as part of that process. On Thursday officers briefed the Council on those alternatives. More >>
Have Your Say On Freedom Camping In Porirua
Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 11:40 am | Porirua City Council
To better manage freedom camping, the Council is proposing a bylaw under the Freedom Camping Act. This would give officers better tools to enforce the rules on public land that isn’t already covered by the Reserves Act, including the power to issue ... More >>
Helping Our Tamariki To Travel Safely
Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 11:37 am | Porirua City Council
Porirua City Council road safety coordinator Paulette Pavelich says a car or booster seat is one of the most used pieces of equipment a parent owns, but many might not realise they expire between five and 10 years after they’re made. More >>
Another Green Flag For Whenua Tapu
Friday, 15 November 2024, 2:21 pm | Porirua City Council
Following mystery visits from judges experienced in recreation and green spaces, the Green Flag accreditation, overseen by Recreation Aotearoa, was awarded once more to a proud Porirua Parks & City Services manager Julian Emeny. More >>
Half A Tonne Of Chocolate Boosts Porirua Economy
Thursday, 7 November 2024, 3:16 pm | Porirua City Council
The festival, now in its third year, partners with much-loved chocolate-maker Whittaker’s. This year 20 cafes, eateries and bars took part, with more than 13,000 baked treats and drinks snapped up by customers over the month of October. More >>
Pātaka Summer Season Inspires, Connects And Provokes
Tuesday, 5 November 2024, 9:57 am | Porirua City Council
The artworks focus on the close relationship between activism and art, with both facets deeply significant to an understanding of Māori and New Zealand (art) history. More >>
Papakōwhai Shared Path Open And Proving Popular
Tuesday, 5 November 2024, 9:52 am | Porirua City Council
The shared path supports the Council’s objectives to reduce emissions and focus on moving towards a more climate-resilient way of life. More >>
Porirua City Council Agrees Future Direction For Water Services
Thursday, 31 October 2024, 5:09 pm | Porirua City Council
Nine councils in the Wellington region, along with Horowhenua District Council, have been working together in response to the Government’s Local Water Done Well policy, and received a report earlier this month outlining a recommended regional approach ... More >>
WELLfed’s Home Gets Upgrade
Tuesday, 22 October 2024, 10:49 am | Porirua City Council
WELLfed, an adult education programme where people learn valuable cooking skills, has been operating out of a Porirua City Council-owned building on Hampshire St since 2019. More >>
Cemeteries Week Shines A Light On Our History And Heritage
Tuesday, 22 October 2024, 10:39 am | Porirua City Council
The guided walks and crematorium tour are all free and also form part of the Wellington Heritage Festival, which has events right across the region. More >>
Recommendation For A Regional Water Company
Monday, 7 October 2024, 3:07 pm | Porirua City Council
The councils have been working together to consider an approach to joint water services delivery in response to the Government’s Local Water Done Well policy. More >>
Upcoming Temporary Link Road Closures Needed For Essential Infrastructure Work
Friday, 4 October 2024, 11:44 am | Porirua City Council
Porirua City Council, Wellington Electricity, Wellington Water and Kāinga Ora are teaming up to carry out critical infrastructure service upgrades along link roads, at the same time. More >>
[Updated] Have A Sweet Time In Porirua
Friday, 27 September 2024, 11:24 am | Porirua City Council
Whittaker’s CEO James Ardern says the company is proud to have been making chocolate in Porirua for more than 50 years. More >>
Local Councillors Briefed On Water Reform
Tuesday, 24 September 2024, 3:05 pm | Porirua City Council
The briefing sessions focus on the changes to legislation, scale of the challenge, implications around funding and pricing and are to prepare councillors for significant decisions ahead. More >>
Milestones Reached To Improve Porirua’s Water Infrastructure
Tuesday, 24 September 2024, 10:44 am | Porirua City Council
While leaks are a concern across the region, the number of leaks in Porirua is manageable, Ms Cullen says. A "sustainable backlog" is the level of leaks agreed to by Porirua City Council and Wellington Water, meaning water loss is being contained and projects ... More >>
Have A Sweet Time In Porirua
Tuesday, 24 September 2024, 10:40 am | Porirua City Council
For the whole month, 19 Porirua cafés will be offering unique chocolate drinks, vying for the title of Top of the Chocs, and from 1 to 13 October there will be 10 delicious baked treats available as part of the Whittaker’s Bake Off. More >>
Funding Available To Support Youth-focused Projects In Porirua
Monday, 16 September 2024, 12:59 pm | Porirua City Council
Groups of young people are welcome to apply, so long as they are supported by a legal organisation, such as a school or not-for-profit group, to help guide the project. More >>
Nominations Open For Porirua Sports Awards
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:32 am | Porirua City Council
Sports awards are the perfect way to acknowledge effort and excellence in the past 12 months from sportspeople, along with recognising those in the volunteer and service categories who have made an indelible mark on their chosen sport. More >>
Tamariki And Rangatahi Draft Action Plan And Strategy Approved
Friday, 13 September 2024, 10:35 pm | Porirua City Council
The refresh reaffirms the Council’s strategic priorities to keep tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of our city and to create thriving communities where everyone can be safe and healthy - at home, work or play. More >>
Porirua City To Retain Māori Ward And Go To A Poll
Friday, 13 September 2024, 10:21 pm | Porirua City Council
A recent Government legislative change means councils that established Māori wards without a referendum of voters are now required to either disestablish their ward or hold a binding poll in the 2025 local government elections. More >>
