Porirua-based senior Mongrel Mob member Dennis Makalio is upping the ante in the war on 'P'. Dennis and wife Lizzie started their ‘New Zealand 'P'pull’ campaign in 2016 and have almost reached 7,000 members via its Facebook group.
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Literacy and numeracy needed in workplaces
Porirua Council workers were ecstatic to hear that the government will further inject an extra $14.5mil over four years for much needed literacy and numeracy courses with an aim to build productivity and a high-wage economy as part of a more inclusive society.
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'Critical' Porirua locals get promise they won't be moved out
It is "critical" that the project team involved in the regeneration of Porirua promises locals they will not be moved out, says the MP whose Tāmaki electorate has undergone major transformation in Auckland.
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Porirua project like 'déjà vu' for community liaison rep
The Porirua community's concerns about a government project to regenerate the area are like "déjà vu" for a community liaison representative who experienced the transformation of Tāmaki in Auckland.
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Porirua- Ambitious project but some locals still worry
Eastern Porirua is to get a $1.5 billion facelift thanks to a new government initiative that will renew or build nearly 3000 state homes and beautify the area. Another 2000 affordable Kiwibuild or market homes will also be built under the partnership between Treasury, Housing NZ, HLC, Porirua City Council and Ngāti Toa.
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Warming up whānau homes in Porirua
More than a thousand low-income homeowners in Porirua, Hutt Valley and Wellington North are set to benefit from free retro-fitted house insulation thanks to the Hutt Mana Charitable Trust and the government's Warmer Kiwi Homes programme.
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E-gaming a hit with rangatahi and adults alike this Matariki
Arepa Gamers hosted the 'Whawhai o Ngā Whetu' e-gamer expo in Porirua over the weekend to celebrate Matariki 2019.
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Porirua council new living wage employer
More than 120 staff at the Porirua City Council are set to get a pay increase as the council confirms it will pay the living wage of $21.15 as a minimum rate. Local manawhenua Ngāti Toa have congratulated the council for adopting the policy.
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Porirua primary schools going without hot water
A Porirua primary school principal says all schools should have access to running hot water for students at their schools.
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Porirua mother relieved her home will be warmer this winter
A Porirua mother is relieved her home will be more safe for her and her children this winter thanks to the Porirua East Housing Project, which brings together local community organisations in a bid to improve houses and ensure they're keeping children healthy.
