Porirua City Council

06/09/2026

HEAVY RAIN WARNING - Approximately 12:00AM, 7/9

We are currently monitoring a weather warning, with periods of heavy rain expected across the region late this evening.

Met Service Heavy Rain Watch
- Southerly front coming in approximately 12am - 3am tonight/tomorrow 30-50mm of rain.
- Area extending across southern and eastern parts of Porirua, Lower Hutt & Wellington city.
- Rain intensity 15mm/hr.

Here's what we're doing to prepare:
✅Our teams will be on alert and ready to respond to callouts
✅Known risk areas have been checked across Wellington, Porirua and the Hutt Valley.
✅We're coordinating with contractors to ensure additional crews and resources are available if needed.

If you notice a water-related issue, please report it to Tiaki Wai: https://www.tiakiwai.co.nz/about-us/contact/report-an-issue or contact us via 0800 842 549 to raise an urgent request for our team to investigate.

For the latest weather warnings, visit MetService: https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home

For information on disruptions and how to stay prepared, follow Wellington Region Emergency Management Office.

04/09/2026

So much for a Saturday sleep in 😲

04/09/2026

Kia orana, Noa’ia, Talofa lava, Mālō e lelei, Tālofa, Ni sa bula vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Mālō ni, Mauri, Halo Olketa, Halo olgeta, Tēnā koutou katoa and warm Pacific greetings.

Save the date - the next Pacific Night Market is happening from 5.30-8.30pm on Friday 18 September 💛

The night markets are a great whānau-friendly community event, where there’s a range of delicious food options on offer. Whether it’s something sweet, some savoury snacks, or a hearty meal, the market has your Friday night kai sorted.

If it’s crafts you’re after, there’ll be a great selection – with many Pacific or Pacific-inspired items to choose from. See you there!

04/09/2026

This Sunday marks the beginning of Papua Niugini Tok Pisin Wik - Papua New Guinea Pidgin Language Week.

We hope you will join us at the flag raising ceremony at Pataka Art + Museum from 8am on Monday 7 September 🇵🇬

03/09/2026

Wow! More than $600,000 worth of burgers sold in Porirua alone for Visa Wellington On a Plate 🙌

Businesses reported attracting new customers from across the Wellington region and further afield, reinforcing WOAP’s value in bringing people into Porirua, increasing the city’s visibility, and supporting the local hospitality sector.

Read more: https://poriruacity.govt.nz/your-council/news/more-than-600000-in-burger-sales-in-porirua-in-august/

03/09/2026

Committee wrap 3 September

Te Puna Kōrero is the main committee that makes decisions about the city’s strategic direction and framework. It is made up of the Mayor, all councillors and the Council Kaumātua.

Public forum
There were three speakers in the public forum today, sharing their experiences of flooding in the city.

After the confirmation of minutes from the Te Puna Kōrero meeting of 20 August, it was on to the meeting’s agenda items.

Dog Control Policy and Practices 2025-26
This report is the annual summary on dog control activities for 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026, outlining things such as staffing, dog registration numbers in the city, uncontrolled dogs (broken down by suburb), any attacks, inspections, and impounding data and infringements.

June 2026 Finance Report
This provides a financial breakdown of Council’s results to 30 June 2026, noting preparation continues on the 2025-26 Annual Report, which will be audited in September/October. Fees and charges, costs (such as power and gas), depreciation, spending, subsidies and grants, interests and assets are all outlined in the report.

Workshop
Workshops enable elected members to ask questions and learn more about a topic before it is considered at a formal meeting for a decision.

Today’s workshop had four reports.

NZTA update
Staff from the NZ Transport Agency spoke to the Council on various projects happening across the city.

Severe weather risk and climate adaptation
Referring to the severe weather experienced across the Wellington region from 18-22 April this year, leading to flooding, slips, transport disruption and community evacuations, the report highlighted the increasing challenge of managing climate-related hazards and options for next steps.

Changing speed limits in Porirua
It has been proposed to permanently alter the speed limits at a number of roads and streets in Porirua, to complete processes that began in 2023 and tidy up some historic anomalies. These will be consulted on with the public before any changes are made.

Resource management reform
An update on the Government’s reform, into the last of three phases which is replacing the Resource Management Act with the Planning Act and Natural Environment Act. The intention is for the Government to provide consistent and distinct approaches for land use planning and environmental management in New Zealand.

Missed today’s meeting or workshop?
The public is welcome to attend most Council meetings and workshops. You can watch it in full and read all the associated papers on the meetings page of our website: https://poriruacity.govt.nz/your-council/mayor-councillors/meetings-minutes-and-agendas/
You can also see what meetings and workshops are coming up, with agendas posted a few days before each one

03/09/2026

A new season means it’s time for a new Planting with Andrew! 🌱

Pop in and visit the lovely team at the nursery for planting advice and supplies.

02/09/2026

MetService New Zealand has issued a strong wind warning for the Wellington region (excluding Kāpiti) starting at 4am Friday. Here's the latest advice from Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (WREMO).

♻️ Recycling bins will be collected as usual on Friday but keeping them till next time if you can or putting them out close to collection time will help avoid recycling bins being blown about. ♻️

Update: 2:53pm Friday 4th September
The Heavy rain warning below for the Tararua Ranges has now been lifted.

Have a great weekend,

WREMO Duty Team
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10:00 Friday 4th September 2026
Minor updates to timing and wind strength below.
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MetService has issued a Strong Wind Warning for the WELLINGTON REGION (excluding Kāpiti) from 9am -12pm Friday 4th September

Northwester gales are forecast to become severe, with gusts reaching 130 km/h in exposed places.

Strong wind gusts like these could damage trees, powerlines and unsecured structures.
⚠️🚗 Take extra care on the roads (especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles).
⚠️🏡 Secure any outdoor items like wheelie bins, trampolines and outdoor furniture that may blow around.

Keep an eye on the weather and visit https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home for the latest updates.

Take care, WREMO Duty Team.

02/09/2026

Hannah is one of our wonderful kaimahi (employees) responsible for looking after and maintaining the grounds of Whenua Tapu Cemetery 💚

No two days are the same in Hannah’s role, which includes everything from gardening and mowing the large grounds, to helping with burials and cremations.

With more than 11,000 people buried at Whenua Tapu, another important part of Hannah’s role is to help whānau locate someone within the cemetery.

"Being able to take a burden off someone who is grieving is incredibly rewarding" says Hannah.

"The job does come with its hard days, but we have the support of a great team behind us, and I enjoy being able to help with whatever people might need when saying goodbye to their loved ones.”

In her spare time, Hannah is a volunteer firefighter, a role she says helps her in her work.

"In my volunteer work and my role here at the cemetery, I deal with people at all stages of life. It really is incredibly rewarding mahi and I am grateful for the experience it has given me.”

She's also been kept busy by studies, recently completing her landscaping and horticulture apprenticeship, specialising in cemeteries.