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Porirua City Council Investment In Plimmerton Flood Protection
Thursday, 4 November 2021, 2:42 pm | Porirua City Council
Porirua City Council today committed $17.9m to reduce the flooding risk for homes in the Karehana area of Plimmerton. In November last year a significant localised downpour saw more than 50 homes in Plimmerton flooded, some for the second or third ... More >>
Local Leaders Welcome 3 Waters Decision
Wednesday, 27 October 2021, 10:45 am | Porirua City Council
Porirua’s Mayor and the Greater Wellington Regional Council Chair welcome the Government decision on an "all in" approach to 3 Waters reforms as a positive step towards improved and consistent delivery of water services across New Zealand. ... More >>
Ngāti Toa Planters Making A Difference
Tuesday, 26 October 2021, 3:59 pm | Porirua City Council
"It’s the outcome I like - we’re doing something to protect this land." Tuteremoana Ropata is enjoying getting his hands in the soil and knowing that he and three others - Heath Taylor, Paris Solomon and Kawharu Cullinan - are making ... More >>
Optimism For Housing Projects In Porirua
Tuesday, 19 October 2021, 7:31 pm | Porirua City Council
Efforts to increase housing supply and improve housing affordability in Porirua took a big step forward last Friday, with the announcement of funding for three projects. In June, expressions of interest to the Government’s Infrastructure Acceleration ... More >>
Young People’s Fund - Open Now
Monday, 11 October 2021, 6:18 pm | Porirua City Council
Porirua City Council’s Young People's Fund is open for applications. The fund offers grants for projects or initiatives that will have a significant impact on children and young people living in our city There are two tiers of funding available ... More >>
Cars On The Beach? Paid Parking Changes? Have Your Say.
Monday, 11 October 2021, 1:37 pm | Porirua City Council
Cars on beaches and paid parking in central Porirua are among the topics up for discussion in the review of the Transport Bylaw. Consultation opened today on the proposed bylaw, which covers a range of transport related matters and responds to ... More >>
Safe School Holiday Fun In Porirua
Tuesday, 28 September 2021, 1:35 pm | Porirua City Council
The October school holidays are just around the corner and across Porirua there’s plenty to do to keep tamariki entertained, at any Covid-19 alert level. The library’s holiday programme ‘The Great New Zealand Reading Road Trip’ is going to be online, ... More >>
Planting Project Helps Porirua Harbour Health
Friday, 24 September 2021, 9:13 am | Porirua City Council
More than 3000 trees planted alongside Porirua Stream this week are part of a multi-year project to help stop silt and contaminants entering Te Awarua-o-Porirua Harbour. Carex, flax, toi toi, lemonwoods and other natives were planted on stream banks below ... More >>
Feedback sought on harbour-inspired wards proposed for next Porirua election
Thursday, 16 September 2021, 3:51 pm | Porirua City Council
A Māori ward honouring the original name for the area, and two general wards named for the two arms of our harbour is the plan proposed for Porirua City for future local government elections. The proposal is part of the city’s representation review, ... More >>
Lower traffic speeds lead to safer Fantame Street in Porirua
Wednesday, 8 September 2021, 1:50 pm | Porirua City Council
Work done to improve safety and traffic flow through Fantame Street in eastern Porirua is paying off, with 85 per cent of drivers passing the shops and Russell School now travelling well under 30km/h. Porirua Mayor Anita Baker says this is a direct result ... More >>
Porirua City Services At Alert Level 2
Wednesday, 8 September 2021, 6:25 am | Porirua City Council
When Porirua moves to Alert Level 2 most council services will be back up and running, with extra safety measures in place. Council facilities can open from Wednesday, with physical distancing, contact tracing and increased use of face coverings. Numbers ... More >>
Endangered native tree brought back to life in Porirua
Tuesday, 7 September 2021, 10:02 am | Porirua City Council
A tree in danger of dying out in New Zealand has been revived thanks to the keen eye of a Porirua City Council nursery employee. More >>
Porirua City services at Alert Level 3
Tuesday, 31 August 2021, 1:44 pm | Porirua City Council
When the Wellington region moves into Covid-19 Alert Level 3 at midnight tonight, there will be a few more Council services and recreation options available for Porirua City. These include mountain biking, tennis and other court sports, the reopening ... More >>
Harbour-inspired wards proposed for next Porirua election
Thursday, 19 August 2021, 12:30 pm | Porirua City Council
A Māori ward honouring the original name for the area, and two general wards named for the two arms of our harbour is the plan proposed for Porirua City for future local government elections. More >>
Cabinet Art Is Spreading In Porirua
Tuesday, 10 August 2021, 2:41 pm | Porirua City Council
Chorus is again working with Porirua City Council to extend its cabinet art programme in the district and is calling for designs from local artists. Four further cabinets in Porirua have been chosen for beautification and artists are encouraged to get ... More >>
Inspiring Young Leaders Of Porirua Celebrated
Monday, 9 August 2021, 1:27 pm | Porirua City Council
Porirua’s inspiring young students were recognised today for their outstanding leadership and service in their schools and community. The Rotary Clubs of Porirua and Porirua City Council presented the Primary School Leadership Awards to 61 local ... More >>
Porirua City Council Maintains AA Rating
Tuesday, 3 August 2021, 2:30 pm | Porirua City Council
Porirua City Council has again maintained its AA credit rating with Standard & Poor’s, and the outlook is stable. "A supportive institutional framework, experienced management team, and strong economic profile underpin Porirua’s creditworthiness," ... More >>
Major Wastewater Tank Project To Help Porirua
Tuesday, 3 August 2021, 11:15 am | Porirua City Council
The recent burst wastewater pipe in Paremata has highlighted how important it is to look after the network carrying sewage away from our homes. Fixing this pipe has become a priority but Porirua City Council is also taking a longer view, as signalled ... More >>
Porirua Seeks To Recycle Construction Waste
Monday, 2 August 2021, 4:00 pm | Porirua City Council
Porirua may be able to help provide a facility in the lower North Island to recycle construction and demolition material, after receiving funding to develop a business case. Last week Minister for the Environment David Parker announced $164,250 to Porirua ... More >>
Reverend Perema Leasi Recognised With Laneway
Monday, 2 August 2021, 2:21 pm | Porirua City Council
To acknowledge the contribution that the late Reverend Perema Leasi made within eastern Porirua, Ixion Lane has been renamed to Perema Leasi Lane. A small blessing was held on Monday 2 August to open the new laneway. "Naming this street for ... More >>
