Ngā rongo kōrero | News

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Preparation work begins for new Cannons Creek library

The new library will provide a larger, more modern space for the public to use.

9 Oct 2025
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Metropolitan Water Services Delivery Plan accepted by Government

The plan for delivering water services to metropolitan Wellington region through a new organisation with new funding and governance arrangements has been accepted by DIA.

7 Oct 2025
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Recycle right at the recycling station

Let's make sure your things go in the right bin.

7 Oct 2025
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Council wrap – 2 October

A wrap of what happened at the final full Council meeting for this triennium.

2 Oct 2025
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New blueprint for Porirua land use

Council formally adopts new District Plan, balancing growth with protecting the environment

1 Oct 2025
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Porirua celebrates 60 years as a city

We officially became a city on 2 October in 1965 – when our population hit 20,000 people

29 Sep 2025

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