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A snapshot of New Zealand’s troubled past comes to Pātaka
Wednesday, 7 November 2018, 1:30 pm | Porirua City Council
An exhibition commemorating a fatal battle over land rights between Ngāti Toa Rangatira and European settlers is coming to Pātaka Gallery + Museum this December. The Pale History collection tells the story of the Wairau Incident, when Ngāti Toa chief ... More >>
Motorbikes create a nuisance in Porirua parks
Friday, 2 November 2018, 10:40 am | Porirua City Council
As the warmer weather arrives, unfortunately so does the sound of zooming motorbikes in Porirua’s parks and reserves. More >>
Council welcomes $1.5 billion investment in Porirua City
Thursday, 1 November 2018, 12:08 pm | Porirua City Council
Porirua City Council applauds today’s announcement by the Government to invest $1.5 billion over 25 years in Porirua City. More >>
Working together for prosperity in Porirua City
Thursday, 25 October 2018, 11:00 am | Porirua City Council
A plan for Porirua City’s continued economic growth will help the city play to its strengths, by focusing on where we can make the biggest impact and supporting the big projects already underway. More >>
Market goes pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
Friday, 19 October 2018, 1:13 pm | Porirua City Council
Porirua’s popular monthly night market will turn bright pink next Thursday to raise funds for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. More >>
PopUp Business School is back
Friday, 19 October 2018, 11:25 am | Porirua City Council
This November, PopUp Business School is coming back to Porirua, with a free 10-day course to help people start their business and get their ideas off the ground instantly. More >>
Plenty of young nominees for Porirua Sports Awards
Thursday, 18 October 2018, 3:35 pm | Porirua City Council
The number of young people nominated for this year’s Porirua City Sports Awards has made the judges’ task that much more difficult. More >>
Bi-lingual signs a hit with Pop Up business owners
Thursday, 18 October 2018, 1:12 pm | Porirua City Council
The first batch of new signs proudly sharing Porirua’s Māori heritage and identity have been welcomed by business owners at a popular waterside recreation spot. More >>
Sculptor forging his artistic identity at new exhibition
Tuesday, 16 October 2018, 8:56 am | Porirua City Council
The first public exhibition by a sculptor who specialises in forging and manipulating steel and recycled objects into works of art comes to Pātaka Gallery + Museum this weekend. More >>
Co-working space opens in Porirua
Friday, 12 October 2018, 2:27 pm | Porirua City Council
Co-working on a large scale has arrived in Porirua, with the opening of The Settlement. More >>
Art auction aiming to help bouncing babies
Thursday, 11 October 2018, 9:24 am | Porirua City Council
Porirua art lovers are being encouraged to open their wallets over the next two weeks, to help improve the lives of newborn babies. More >>
Play area for pooches prepared in Ascot Park
Wednesday, 10 October 2018, 4:43 pm | Porirua City Council
Site works have begun on a fenced dog exercise area in Ascot Park in Porirua. More >>
Porirua: Make your mark on our draft District Plan
Tuesday, 9 October 2018, 1:24 pm | Porirua City Council
Porirua City is seeking community feedback on its draft District Plan, which is being updated to make sure it enables economic and residential growth while protecting the things that make Porirua special. More >>
Musical masterclass aiming to build Latin ties
Tuesday, 2 October 2018, 3:43 pm | Porirua City Council
The sweet sounds of Argentina will float through Pātaka Gallery + Museum this week when a renowned musician looks to build closer ties with New Zealand through music. More >>
Planning for Porirua’s future growth
Wednesday, 26 September 2018, 10:19 am | Porirua City Council
Shaping the change and growth coming to Porirua will be the focus of a new Porirua City Council strategy that will soon call for public comment. More >>
Cash for cool ideas
Monday, 24 September 2018, 12:10 pm | Porirua City Council
If you’re a young person with a great idea Porirua City may have the funding you need to help make it happen. More >>
Bright future for Aotea Lagoon Railway
Monday, 17 September 2018, 2:15 pm | Porirua City Council
The popular miniature railway at Aotea Lagoon looks to have a safe future, with the Lions and Porirua City negotiating a new agreement to pay for ongoing maintenance and operation costs. More >>
Helicopter operation goes off without a hitch
Friday, 14 September 2018, 1:58 pm | Porirua City Council
The buzzing of a helicopter above Rangituhi/Colonial Knob this week was good news for residents and visitors to Porirua. The Wellington Helicopters chopper moved 155 tonnes of gravel on to Te Awa Utiwai trail, repairing damage caused by winter weather ... More >>
Celebrating Māori Language Day with bilingual signs
Friday, 14 September 2018, 9:33 am | Porirua City Council
A commitment has been made to put up signs in both Māori and English around the city, with the approach part of Porirua City Council’s partnership with Ngati Toa, and celebrating the city’s diversity and culture. More >>
Māori Language Week – Kia Kaha te Reo Māori
Friday, 7 September 2018, 3:32 pm | Porirua City Council
Porirua will come alive to the sights and sounds of Te Reo Māori on Monday, as the city says Haere Mai to the 2018 Māori Language Week, Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori. More >>
