Ngā rongo kōrero | News

We know how important it is to keep in touch. We publish news in lots of different ways. These are our official media releases and other news updates.

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And the Oscar goes to … John Gilbert

We celebrated Porirua style with Oscar winner John Gilbert on Friday (2 June) at Pātaka.

30 May 2017
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Only rain down our drains

The Drains to Harbour project is a joint initiative by Porirua City Council, Te Rūnanga O Toa Rangātira and Wellington Water – aims to progressively label all street drains in Aotea, and eventually the whole city.

30 May 2017
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Porirua well "liked"

When it comes to engaging with our people in the digital age Porirua is blazing ahead with our Facebook page one of the most followed local government pages in New Zealand.

25 May 2017
Dog

Make sure your dog’s up to scratch

All dogs aged over three months must be registered and reminder letters are going out to all dog owners in June.

16 May 2017
Playable Porirua

Making Porirua Play-able

Porirua City is leading the way in creating a playable city, where all children can play together at our parks, whatever their abilities or disabilities.

2 May 2017
Councillor Anita Baker at the site of a major Porirua Harbour restoration project.

New wetland and dune area for Porirua Harbour

A major project to protect and enhance Te Awarua-o-Porirua Harbour will include the creation of a new wetland and sand dune area.

21 Apr 2017