Whānau, this is the first opportunity this year for all our aspiring leaders to come together, kōrero, and wānanga. For whānau new to governance, we have several experienced members ready to mentor and connect with you.

Please RSVP for catering purposes: communications@ngatitoa.iwi.nz

This is a meeting of influential thinkers from various backgrounds to share ideas about how to ensure our democracy is preserved and enhanced.

With themes including participation, Pacific democracy, open government, inclusion and cohesion, access to power, and the democratic process this will focus on the issues that really matter in protecting our democratic framework in an increasing threatened environment.

With three prominent keynote speakers and six panel discussions this is sure to be a stimulating and provocative discussion. It will also be a great opportunity to network with others who are interested in democracy in New Zealand and the world.

Hosted by Hon Dr Duncan Webb MP and Dr Vanessa Weenink MP.

We’re back with Te Tiriti-led Assembly Design. Sharing how we honoured Te Tiriti o Waitangi in the design and delivery of the Porirua Assembly on Climate.

Wednesday 4 Feb 2026 from 4.00pm to 5.00pm via Zoom

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We’ll kōrero about why Te Tiriti matters in democratic processes in Aotearoa, and what true partnership with mana whenua + community looked like in practice.

Te Rā o Te Raukura is back for 2026!
Come on down for an awesome day filled with kapa haka, yummy Kai, hauora/mātauranga/cultural services from around the region and more. Bring the whānau down to Te Whiti Park, Waiwhetū from 10am to 4pm

On Saturday 6 December, from 6.00am – 8.00am, we will officially open our brand-new Waterways Exhibition, Mutumutu ki Mukukai: Freshwater to Saltwater, at Pātaka Museum — and we warmly welcome our whānau to stand with us as we open this gallery for the very first time.

This significant kaupapa honours our enduring relationship with wai, tracing the stories, histories, and lifeforce of our waterways as they flow across our rohe from the mountains to the moana. The exhibition reflects our role as kaitiaki, the intergenerational knowledge carried by our people, and the shared responsibility we hold to protect and restore the health of our freshwater and saltwater environments.

Don't miss out on this awesome opportunity to connect and network with local business. 

Join us at Ūpane, B Block, Whitireia Campus on Friday 5 December 2025 from 10am to 12pm. Use the bar code above to register. 

BizHub Porirua is a pop-up space for local entrepreneurs/ pakihi to connect, get support, and grow their business. The opening hours are from 9am – 3pm

BizHub offers – Rolling mentor sessions plus co-working, networking opportunity, educational session/keynote speakers.

HE PĀNUI | Ngāti Toa ki Te Rā O Te Raukura

Register your interest to perform and represent Ngāti Toa Rangatira at next year's Te Rā O Te Raukura, first practice is next week Tuesday 2nd December 6PM to 7:30PM at Whitireia, C Block, room C202.

Come together to haka, waiata and represent Ngāti Toa at the annual whānau event Te Rā o Te Raukura which will be held at Te Whiti Park on Saturday 31st January 2026.

On behalf of the team and the special children of the lower North Island region, we would like to thank you for your generous support of the 2025 Special Children’s Christmas Party. We encourage whānau to pop along and witness for yourself just how much your support has meant to these special needs children and their families. Pop down for a coffee or a cup of tea and see the good vibes!

This year’s Special Children’s Christmas will be held on Saturday 29th November, 2025 at Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua

Click here for more information

Ko te whiri, ko te whatu, ko te whakairo.
Nau mai e hine ki te wharepora o Hineteiwaiwa.

Dreaming of weaving a kākahu — a taonga for your whānau and future generations? Join our mātanga kaiwhatu o Te Tauihu for five weekend wānanga and learn the art of whatu kākahu: from harvesting harakeke and preparing whenu, to weaving your own kākahu taonga.

This is a whānau journey, we Are asking for at least two whānau per piece. Bring your kai and commitment.

If you’re interested, please complete the tono below and return it as soon as possible. Get in quick and register today whānau, spots are going quickly.

First wānanga is Saturday 29^th November at Whakatū Marae.

Mēnā he pātai, tuku karere mai ki a jasmine.arthur@ngatitoa.iwi.nz

Ora Toa are running 4 Antenatal Classes during the month of November. These sessions will be held on Wednesday evening at the Ora Toa Health Unit, 22 Ngatitoa Street, Takapūwāhia, Porirua from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.

Light kai will be provided at the beginning of the session.

Its that time of year again where we come together for Huihuinga o Raumati, welcoming the summer to the Wairau. The night will be filled with kapa haka performances, kai stalls, Māori arts and crafts, tā moko, tamariki entertainment and the announcement of our Legends Award, recognising one of our local Māori Community Champions.

Event details:
Friday 21 November, 4pm – 8pm at Seymour Square, Blenheim
Free whānau-friendly event – all welcome!

BizHub Porirua is a pop-up space for local entrepreneurs/ pakihi to connect, get support, and grow their business. The opening hours are from 9am – 3pm

BizHub offers – Rolling mentor sessions plus co-working, networking opportunity, educational session/keynote speakers.

Ora Toa are running 4 Antenatal Classes during the month of November. These sessions will be held on Wednesday evening at the Ora Toa Health Unit, 22 Ngatitoa Street, Takapūwāhia, Porirua from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.

Light kai will be provided at the beginning of the session.

Ora Toa are running 4 Antenatal Classes during the month of November. These sessions will be held on Wednesday evening at the Ora Toa Health Unit, 22 Ngatitoa Street, Takapūwāhia, Porirua from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.

Light kai will be provided at the beginning of the session.

BizHub Porirua is a pop-up space for local entrepreneurs/ pakihi to connect, get support, and grow their business. The opening hours are from 9am – 3pm

BizHub offers – Rolling mentor sessions plus co-working, networking opportunity, educational session/keynote speakers.

Porirua City Council are holding three drop-in session for flood mapping in Mana and Pukerua Bay. On behalf of Porirua City Council, Wellington Water has created two flood maps to show the impacts of flooding in Mana and Pukerua Bay. These maps will eventually inform Porirua City Council’s District Plan.

 To ensure our maps are correct, we’d like to confirm that they match the lived experience of people who live in Porirua and in these neighborhoods.

There will be three community drop-in sessions during the week of 27 October 2025 (more details below):

• Tuesday 28 October, 7–9pm – St Barnabas Church, Mana

• Thursday 30 October 7–9pm – St Mark’s Church, Pukerua Bay

• Saturday 1 November 10am to 12pm – Pātaka Art + Museum

For more information visit Facebook events or Porirua City Council’s website. Please feel free to get in touch and direct any queries to the team at this email - districtplan@poriruacity.govt.nz