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Bothamley Park ‘Stream Extreme’ day
Thursday, 19 March 2015, 12:39 pm | Porirua City Council
Explore Porirua’s stream-life during Bothamley Park ‘Stream Extreme’ day. Discover the freshwater creatures living in Bothamley Park - Porirua’s green heart - during an open day on Saturday, March 28. Join school children guiding exploration tours ... More >>
HeARTworks project launched
Monday, 9 March 2015, 1:32 pm | Porirua City Council
Porirua secondary school students have a unique opportunity to create and learn alongside award winning artist Michel Tuffery as part of a new collaborative project to be launched this evening. More >>
First stages of city centre revitalisation given go ahead
Thursday, 5 March 2015, 2:13 pm | Porirua City Council
City centre workers and visitors will soon have a new green space to sit and enjoy lunch. More >>
Porirua Council makes submission in support of amalgamation
Thursday, 26 February 2015, 2:02 pm | Porirua City Council
Porirua City Councillors today confirmed support for the Local Government Commission draft proposal for Wellington Councils to merge, but with Wairarapa standing apart. “The reality is that our communities are regionally interconnected and dependent ... More >>
Canopy Free Conversations
Friday, 30 January 2015, 5:28 pm | Porirua City Council
Mayor Nick Leggett is calling on his community to come to a free barbecue in the new canopy-free city centre this Monday. More >>
Canopies removal underway in Porirua City Centre
Wednesday, 21 January 2015, 3:51 pm | Porirua City Council
For the first time in 20 years light was able to shine into a section of Porirua City Centre after a section of canopies covering the street was removed. More >>
Wellington Amalgamation Debate at Risk
Friday, 5 December 2014, 3:35 pm | Porirua City Council
The debate over local government reform in Wellington shouldn’t be hijacked by politicians, Porirua Mayor Nick Leggett says. “If the first 20 hours since the Commission announcement are any indication, name calling and nastiness risks crowding ... More >>
National Award for Pauatahanui Burial Ground Roses
Thursday, 4 December 2014, 9:58 am | Porirua City Council
A passion for heritage roses has led to national recognition for a Porirua woman and the rose collection she has nurture for 23 years at the Pauatahanui Burial Ground in Porirua City. More >>
Children's Safety Top Priority With New Road Safety Measures
Thursday, 6 November 2014, 10:35 am | Porirua City Council
Papakowhai children will find the trip to and from school a lot safer with the introduction of new parking restrictions approved by Te Komiti today. The parking restrictions complement a Kea Crossing being introduced to help Papakowhai School children navigate ... More >>
Porirua's canopies coming down
Tuesday, 28 October 2014, 8:05 pm | Porirua City Council
The Council is talking to affected businesses this week about when the canopies are coming down. The canopies were erected almost 20 years ago and are now being removed for safety reasons. After receiving expert consultant advice the Council ... More >>
Porirua City a Happy Place to Live, Say Residents
Thursday, 23 October 2014, 1:40 pm | Porirua City Council
Porirua residents continue to be happy and enjoy a great quality of life, according to the latest bi-annual Quality of Life survey. More >>
Community group to set local water quality standards
Thursday, 16 October 2014, 9:59 am | Porirua City Council
Here’s a chance to help make a difference to the future of water quality standards across the catchment of Porirua Harbour, but be quick; applications close this month. More >>
Porirua Backs Nelson’s Gigatown Bid & Win for Region
Wednesday, 24 September 2014, 3:32 pm | Porirua City Council
After narrowly missing out on a spot in the Gigatown finals, Porirua City has struck up a partnership with Nelson to support its campaign. More >>
Porirua Park Hosts International Schools Rugby Battle
Tuesday, 23 September 2014, 2:34 pm | Porirua City Council
Top schoolboy rugby talent will be on display at Porirua Park next week for a clash between school teams representing New Zealand, Australian and Fiji. More >>
Karl Maughan's colourful garden paintings go public
Monday, 22 September 2014, 10:22 am | Porirua City Council
Summer comes early at Pataka Art + Museum with new exhibition, Karl Maughan – A Clear Day More >>
Waitangirua residents urged to embrace Porirua's Planning
Thursday, 18 September 2014, 11:38 am | Porirua City Council
Waitangirua residents are being encouraged to come together at the next “Cuppa tea” community meeting to kick-start a village planning process to develop their neighbourhood. . More >>
Transformation of Porirua City Centre Begins
Thursday, 18 September 2014, 10:58 am | Porirua City Council
A green carpet of astro-turf is to be rolled out under the canopies in the first stage of a city centre makeover. More >>
Porirua’s Rapping Gigamayor Prepares for Final Battle
Tuesday, 9 September 2014, 12:49 pm | Porirua City Council
The gloves are off - Porirua City is preparing to go into bat with Chorus to be included in the finals of the Gigatown competition. More >>
Porirua Teenagers urged to Read And Write
Monday, 8 September 2014, 2:08 pm | Porirua City Council
Multi-award winning author Fleur Beale will be urging Porirua’s young adults to read and write whatever they want, during a free public event organised by Porirua Public Library. More >>
US Marine Hall Future – Attracting Plenty of Comment
Thursday, 28 August 2014, 3:21 pm | Porirua City Council
Consultation around the future of the US Marine Hall in Titahi Bay is attracting plenty of community feedback. More >>
