Ngā rongo kōrero | News

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Voting papers begin arriving for local elections

You can freepost back your completed voting papers before 7 October.

10 Sep 2025
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Porirua invited to get behind Clean Up Week

Join the biggest litter clean up movement in Aotearoa.

9 Sep 2025
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Accessible formats available for elections and voting

There is a dedicated webpage for accessibility and languages for the election.

9 Sep 2025
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Porirua events to celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori

The week runs from 14-20 September.

9 Sep 2025
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Tidy up on the cards for Porirua skateparks

Maintenance will help keep the skateparks a safe place for users.

8 Sep 2025
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Special unveiling for first burial at Porirua Cemetery

Charles Crabbe was the first person buried at Porirua Cemetery in 1895.

5 Sep 2025