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Porirua City’s Long-term Plan
Thursday, 26 October 2017, 4:32 pm | Porirua City Council
Council and community to work on Porirua City’s Long-term Plan Making it easy for residents and businesses to have their say on Porirua’s Long-term Plan was discussed at this morning’s City Direction Committee meeting. Our approach is to ... More >>
Football world record attempt celebrates diversity
Wednesday, 25 October 2017, 11:25 am | Porirua City Council
A continuous 12-hour game of 5-a-side football in Porirua aims not only to set a double world record, but to celebrate New Zealand’s cultural diversity. On 11 November the Footy for All Charitable Trust will hold its “Celebration of Cultural Diversity” ... More >>
Safety in the spotlight: Porirua
Wednesday, 18 October 2017, 6:33 pm | Porirua City Council
Safety in the spotlight Safety in and around your home will be the focus of an exciting event in Porirua’s city centre next week. The Wellness and Safety Pop-Up Hub features demonstrations and activities from more than a dozen organisations with the chance ... More >>
Pasifika/Māori focus for business ideas in Porirua
Wednesday, 18 October 2017, 2:30 pm | Porirua City Council
Pasifika/Māori focus for business ideas in Porirua People wanting to try their hand at launching a startup business can put their ideas and skills into action at Porirua’s Startup Weekend Pasifika. More >>
Porirua: Make your mark on our city
Wednesday, 18 October 2017, 2:22 pm | Porirua City Council
Make your mark on our city Share your great ideas for Porirua’s future as we review our District Plan. Consultation began this week on the plan that will guide Porirua’s future land use and development over the next 10 to 30 years. “This is a fantastic ... More >>
It’s full steam ahead for Aotea Lagoon’s miniature train
Tuesday, 17 October 2017, 9:54 am | Porirua City Council
The popular miniature train at Aotea Lagoon in Porirua is back on track. More >>
Diwali celebrations in Porirua
Tuesday, 10 October 2017, 4:02 pm | Porirua City Council
Diwali will be celebrated in Porirua this weekend, bringing together communities and cultures at the vibrant festival of lights. Mungavin Hall will be filled with colourful dance, music, food and stalls from 11am to 4pm on Saturday 14 October. ... More >>
Make your mark on our city
Thursday, 5 October 2017, 5:26 pm | Porirua City Council
Everyone will have the chance to share their great ideas for Porirua’s future, following today’s City Delivery Committee recommendation to begin community engagement on the District Plan review. More >>
Porirua City needs 1,000 pairs of feet to win challenge
Thursday, 5 October 2017, 3:44 pm | Porirua City Council
5 October 2017 Porirua City needs 1,000 pairs of feet to win global challenge More >>
Menzshed Coming to Porirua
Thursday, 5 October 2017, 10:33 am | Porirua City Council
The City Delivery Committee today recommended that the Council approve a lease for the charity to use part of reserve land at the city’s nursery on Sievers Grove. More >>
Exciting Adventure Park coming to Porirua
Thursday, 5 October 2017, 8:25 am | Porirua City Council
New Zealand’s newest adventure park, offering an exciting array of activities, will be built on the hills and surrounding area of Porirua’s Rangituhi / Colonial Knob. More >>
Lions leave gift for Porirua kids
Wednesday, 4 October 2017, 4:48 pm | Porirua City Council
When the British and Irish Lions rugby team roared into town, they left behind a gift for our city’s young people. More >>
Ngāti Toa Domain upgrade a boost for sports
Tuesday, 3 October 2017, 4:31 pm | Porirua City Council
A major upgrade of sports facilities at Ngāti Toa Domain will be a huge boost for Porirua’s young sports players. More >>
Set up Shop at Porirua Waterfront Pop-up Space?
Tuesday, 3 October 2017, 10:12 am | Porirua City Council
Porirua City Council is bringing business to our city centre and harbour’s edge with a pop-up opportunity for businesses. Part of the park at the south end of Wi Neera Reserve is being made available for lease as a two-year pilot, which will enable ... More >>
Making our rates system fairer
Thursday, 28 September 2017, 11:53 am | Porirua City Council
The Council’s City Direction Committee agreed today to seek public input into two significant policies as we start thinking about next year’s Long-term Plan. More >>
Frontlines: From Porirua to Passchendaele
Thursday, 28 September 2017, 9:37 am | Porirua City Council
The exhibition Frontlines: From Porirua to Passchendaele opens on Friday 29 September at Bottle Creek Gallery at Pātaka Art + Museum. A hundred years ago many men from the Porirua District were involved in the muddy horrors of WW1 battles in France ... More >>
From paddock to plate at fresh new Porirua Farmers Market
Wednesday, 27 September 2017, 10:59 am | Porirua City Council
Get your taste buds ready because a fresh new market is coming to Porirua. The Cobham Court Farmers Market will be launched on Saturday 14 October. The market will run from 6.30am to 2.30pm each Saturday offering top quality artisan food and crafts ... More >>
Cannons Creek students help native fish in Bothamley Park
Monday, 25 September 2017, 2:23 pm | Porirua City Council
Cannons Creek students from Brandon Intermediate are helping young whitebait in Bothamley Park grow to maturity and flourish. More >>
Fast tracking the resource consent
Friday, 22 September 2017, 11:07 am | Porirua City Council
Resource consents will no longer be needed for some activities in Porirua City, saving time and money for applicants by fast tracking the process. More >>
Funding boost helps keep Porirua kids safe in the water
Thursday, 21 September 2017, 1:18 pm | Porirua City Council
A funding boost has been given to Porirua City’s swim school which will see more children than ever taught vital water safety skills. More >>