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Porirua City Council - Latest News [Page 30]

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 >>

Harbour report and plan shows a strategic approach

Friday, 15 September 2017, 2:13 pm | Porirua City Council

Completion of a new dune and wetland system to provide additional habitat for birdlife was a highlight in the Annual Report 2016/17: Te Awarua-o-Porirua Harbour and Catchment Strategy and Action Plan. More >>

TEDx back at Pātaka with ideas worth spreading

Wednesday, 13 September 2017, 9:24 am | Porirua City Council

Penguins, pay gaps and posture will be hot topics for 100 lucky TEDxWellingtonSalon ticket holders at Pātaka early next month. More >>

New Zealand’s first PopUp Business School comes to Porirua

Monday, 11 September 2017, 2:58 pm | Porirua City Council

Porirua people wanting to start a business can get professional help next month when PopUp Business School comes to Porirua. The course will give you tools, confidence and knowledge to get your business up and running – and there are limited FREE ... More >>

Porirua’s first bilingual sign slows down traffic

Monday, 11 September 2017, 11:18 am | Porirua City Council

The kids of Takapūwāhia have one message for motorists - āta haere (slow down). More >>

Changes recommended for Porirua's dog rules

Thursday, 7 September 2017, 3:32 pm | Porirua City Council

A fenced dog park for Porirua will be part of the city’s Long-term Plan discussions after getting clear support from residents during a review of Porirua’s Dog Control Policy and Bylaw. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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