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Coat Hangers And Takeaway Cups Found In Porirua’s Recycling
Wednesday, 23 February 2022, 9:54 am | Porirua City Council
An audit of Porirua’s recycling has confirmed contamination is occurring regularly. This month, recycling ambassadors have been out around the city on recycling days in their electric vehicle. During the first two weeks of inspections, four collection ... More >>
Porirua Puts Paid Parking On Hold To Relieve Covid Burden
Thursday, 17 February 2022, 10:34 am | Porirua City Council
With the community facing ongoing Covid-19 uncertainty, Porirua City Council has put a year-long suspension on its new paid parking system, to relieve some pressure on residents and businesses. At a meeting of Te Puna Kōrero committee today, council ... More >>
Porirua’s Shines At Wellington Community Awards
Friday, 4 February 2022, 2:22 pm | Porirua City Council
It was a stunning outcome for Porirua’s community groups at the 2021 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards - winning three categories and the Supreme Award. Porirua Mayor Anita Baker said this outstanding result sums up the essence of Porirua, ... More >>
Porirua Lifeguard Makes Dramatic Rescue
Wednesday, 2 February 2022, 1:06 pm | Porirua City Council
Ethan Hunter saw something was wrong and reacted. It was a very hot, busy beach day when the 18-year-old Porirua lifeguard went walking with his family on Te Paerahi beach in Hawke’s Bay on 28 December. Looking out at sea he spotted a young swimmer ... More >>
Whenua Tapu Earns Green Flag Status
Wednesday, 26 January 2022, 2:35 pm | Porirua City Council
There will be a lot of pride coming from the green flag that will soon snap in the breeze at Whenua Tapu Cemetery. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2201/45a04ddefb3fe23b3dee.jpeg" width="720" height="480"> The cemetery in Porirua’s ... More >>
Put Forward A Local Hero
Wednesday, 26 January 2022, 10:30 am | Porirua City Council
Nominations for the 2022 Porirua Civic Awards are now open. The awards, which recognise outstanding volunteer work in the community, will take place at a special ceremony on 17 May. "The Porirua Civic Awards acknowledge and honour the massive impact ... More >>
Parking Changes For Porirua City
Tuesday, 25 January 2022, 1:41 pm | Porirua City Council
From next week there will be new time limits and charges in place for parking in some parts of Porirua. Council consulted on and made the decision to introduce paid parking last year, as part of the Long-term Plan process, in order to balance the ... More >>
City’s Recycling To Be Examined
Tuesday, 25 January 2022, 1:37 pm | Porirua City Council
High contamination rates in Porirua’s kerbside recycling has prompted an initiative that will see "recycling ambassadors" checking recycling bin contents before collection. Due to a rising level of contaminated items in the recycling - costing ... More >>
Duck Pond Work In Porirua Starts Next Month
Monday, 20 December 2021, 11:04 am | Porirua City Council
Work to fill in the duck pond at Aotea Lagoon in Porirua will begin in late January. The project is expected to take about three months and will involve the pathways around the duck pond and the miniature railway being closed off, as trucks and heavy ... More >>
Call For Community Arts Funding Applications - $70k Up For Grabs!
Tuesday, 14 December 2021, 1:32 pm | Porirua City Council
A community arts fund has $70,000 available for creative projects in Porirua, with applications now open. Porirua Mayor Anita Baker is encouraging interested individuals, groups and organisations to apply for the city’s Creative Communities Scheme (CCS), ... More >>
Porirua City At Orange Setting
Thursday, 2 December 2021, 4:20 pm | Porirua City Council
From Friday 3 December Porirua is at the orange setting of the traffic lights protection framework. This means some changes to the way we work and live, as we put protections in place to help minimise the spread of Covid-19 in the community. From 3 December ... More >>
Beach Safety Worries Lead To Bylaw Changes
Thursday, 2 December 2021, 2:11 pm | Porirua City Council
An increase in dangerous driving on Titahi Bay Beach has led to a decision by Porirua City Council to no longer allow cars on the beach. At a meeting of the Te Puna Kōrero committee today, councillors voted for the move as part of a Transport Bylaw Review, ... More >>
Porirua City To Require Covid-19 Vaccinations For Staff And At Council Premises
Friday, 26 November 2021, 2:52 pm | Porirua City Council
Porirua City Council will require all staff to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 from 17 January, and vaccination passes will be required at all Council premises when the traffic light framework comes into force on 3 December. Chief Executive ... More >>
Waste Less This Christmas
Wednesday, 24 November 2021, 3:41 pm | Porirua City Council
Christmas is a time of joy, festive fun and giving, but it is also the season that generates a lot of waste - from wrapping paper, bows and ribbons, to packaging that can’t be recycled. The Sustainability Trust reports that in the week after Christmas, ... More >>
Porirua City Council Backs Free Fares Campaign
Thursday, 11 November 2021, 10:50 am | Porirua City Council
Porirua City Council has agreed to sign on to the Free Fares campaign, which is encouraging central government to make public transport free for students, under 25s and community services card holders. The campaign, which is overseen by the Aotearoa ... More >>
Porirua City Council Considering Vaccination Position
Tuesday, 9 November 2021, 3:49 pm | Porirua City Council
Porirua City Council is consulting with staff on a proposal to make Covid-19 vaccines mandatory across the organisation. Chief Executive Wendy Walker said with the nation preparing to transition from an Elimination Strategy to the new Protection Framework ... More >>
Titahi Bay Marines Hall Nears Demolition
Tuesday, 9 November 2021, 2:09 pm | Porirua City Council
Titahi Bay’s Marines Hall is set to be demolished in the coming weeks, after Porirua City Council satisfied resource consent conditions to do so. A contract has been signed with Quality Demolition, who have already started investigative works and ... More >>
Porirua Economy On The Up During Challenging Times
Tuesday, 9 November 2021, 11:30 am | Porirua City Council
Nearly a third of Porirua’s working residents have taken the chance to work from home during the Covid-19 pandemic, giving a boost to the local economy. In a report prepared for Porirua City Council by economic consultants Infometrics, there is cause ... More >>
Let’s Recognise Our Local Heroes
Tuesday, 9 November 2021, 11:29 am | Porirua City Council
Nominations are open for this year’s Welly Awards - celebrating local heroes from across the Wellington region. Porirua Mayor Anita Baker is calling on Porirua to nominate our local legends who are making a marked difference in the community. "Every ... More >>
Whenua Tapu Works Complete
Tuesday, 9 November 2021, 11:27 am | Porirua City Council
Whenua Tapu chapel and crematorium in Porirua has re-opened to the community after a significant refresh and earthquake strengthening. The chapel, originally opened in 1982, was closed in February to allow work on a new roof, asbestos remediation, ... More >>
