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Final Porirua Writers’ Walk sculpture unveiled
Meri Kirihimete and happy holidays, Porirua!
Strong line-up of bands for Summer Concert Series
Council wrap - 12 December 2024
Porirua City plugs in to electric vehicles
Have your say on Porirua City’s proposed Local Alcohol Policy
Road safety initiative collects five truckloads of car and booster seats
New rules on the cards for cats, bees and chickens in Porirua
From your Mayor - Meri Kirihimete
Fun in the sun in Porirua this summer
Committee wrap - 28 November
Council wrap – 21 November
Porirua ponders the future of waste
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Hīkoi arriving in Porirua on Sunday
Construction begins at Spicer Landfill
Stop at the Top motorcyle event this Sunday
Half a tonne of chocolate boosts Porirua economy
Sunflowers with a purpose
Committee wrap - 7 November
Council cooperation benefits our city
Papakōwhai shared path open and proving popular
Pātaka summer season inspires, connects and provokes
Council wrap - 31 October 2024
Porirua City Council agrees future direction for water services
Cemeteries Week shines a light on our history and heritage
WELLfed's home gets an upgrade
Heading out on the roads? So are police.
Waitangirua Link Road closed from 4 November for temporary work
Committee wrap - 17 October
How your unwanted things can help so many people
Back to school road safety
Keep up to date and report what needs fixing with Antenno
Celebrating youth achievement in Porirua
Recommendation for a regional water company
Upcoming temporary link road closures needed for essential infrastructure work
Committee wrap - 3 October 2024
Local councillors briefed on water reform
Council wrap - 26 September 2024
Parking infringement fines to increase from 1 October
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Willowbank Quarry 2021
Raiha Street Speed Limit Change
Renaming of Calliope Park
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Representation Review 2021
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Solid Waste Management and Minimisation Bylaw
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Willowbank Quarry
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