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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 >>
Porirua Business Awards: Celebrating Growth, Grit And Community Spirit
Thursday, 15 July 2021, 3:30 pm | Porirua City Council
Porirua’s resilient and innovative small businesses and a range of exceptional young employees were recognised at the first Porirua City Council Small Business Awards ceremony at the Whitireia Library in Porirua last night. "The Porirua ... More >>
Porirua Volunteers Lauded At Wellington Airport Community Awards
Wednesday, 14 July 2021, 11:11 am | Porirua City Council
Porirua has announced its winners for the Wellington Airport Community Awards, honouring organisations and volunteers in the city who have strived to make it a better place. At a ceremony on Tuesday night at Pātaka, worthy winners were recognised across ... More >>
Infrastructure Investment In Eastern Porirua Welcomed
Tuesday, 13 July 2021, 10:59 am | Porirua City Council
Porirua City has welcomed the announcement today that $136 million will be invested in infrastructure projects in eastern Porirua, as part of the Government’s new Housing Acceleration Fund. The Government investment in sewerage, storm water and ... More >>
Views Sought On Northern Kenepuru Roading Improvements
Thursday, 8 July 2021, 10:34 am | Porirua City Council
Community input is being sought on a series of road and safety improvements planned for the northern Kenepuru area, Porirua. Porirua Mayor Anita Baker welcomed the improvements designed to help manage the traffic growth anticipated from the opening of Transmission ... More >>
New Wards Coming For Porirua In Next Council Election
Monday, 5 July 2021, 2:40 pm | Porirua City Council
Porirua City Council recently voted to establish a Māori ward for Porirua City in the 2022 and 2025 local elections, so now needs to look at governance arrangements for the city as a whole. The goal is to make sure Council provides fair and effective ... More >>
Porirua Sets City’s Long Term Priorities
Wednesday, 30 June 2021, 6:13 pm | Porirua City Council
Porirua City Council has formally adopted its Long-term Plan (LTP), setting a clear focus for the city on essentials, not "nice to haves". Investment in critical infrastructure, a strong focus on harbour health and preparing for climate change ... More >>
