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With over 950 hectares of stunning natural environment to explore, you're spoilt for choice in Porirua. Whether you're a...
18/06/2026

With over 950 hectares of stunning natural environment to explore, you're spoilt for choice in Porirua.

Whether you're a nature lover, a fitness enthusiast, or just looking for a peaceful escape, Porirua City's parks and reserves have got you covered.

Get out there and start exploring!

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Blue Bell Club has found a new home inside Kai Tahi! 💛Having moved a short distance from the crate which has stood proud...
18/06/2026

Blue Bell Club has found a new home inside Kai Tahi! 💛

Having moved a short distance from the crate which has stood proudly at the Porirua Harbourside for years, this beautiful creative space is open now and is stocked with stunning Pasifika art, homewares, accessories and more.

Check it out in Kai Tahi , located at 20 Parumoana Street.

Save the date everyone, it's baaaaaaaack! 📣A favourite day in everyone's calendar, Love Local is coming back to Te Raupa...
16/06/2026

Save the date everyone, it's baaaaaaaack! 📣

A favourite day in everyone's calendar, Love Local is coming back to Te Rauparaha Arena on Saturday 11 July from 10am-4pm.

Love Local is a free event where you can meet different local businesses in Porirua and learn about what they have to offer. There is something for everyone with tasty food to enjoy at the expo or to take home, arts, crafts and heaps more!

Love local at the 2026 Love Local Expo 💛

Zelati Gelato & Sorbet is a family-run business passionate about food and chocolate, located in the beautiful Kai Tahi c...
15/06/2026

Zelati Gelato & Sorbet is a family-run business passionate about food and chocolate, located in the beautiful Kai Tahi complex.

Indulge in a variety of treats, including gelato, soft-serve, loaded sundaes, and ice cream sandwiches, alongside barista coffees.

Inspired by their Filipino roots, flavours such as strawberry rose, ube coconut sorbet, Earl Grey gelato, and black doris plum ambrosia await. Don’t miss their plant-based churros and an assortment of stacked waffles, vegan cookies, and house-made gelato.

Visit Zelati Gelato & Sorbet at Kai Tahi 20 Parumoana Street.

To experience New Zealand's only Polish restaurant, Topor Bistro & Bar you'll need to take a trip to the seaside suburb ...
15/06/2026

To experience New Zealand's only Polish restaurant, Topor Bistro & Bar you'll need to take a trip to the seaside suburb of Plimmerton.

Everything on the menu has a suggested vodka match and you can add a side of sauerkraut to your meal for the full Polish dining experience. The menu features a range of traditional Polish dishes which can be adapted for dietary requirements.

Over the years Topor has consistently received excellent ratings not only for its food and drinks but the wonderful service and atmosphere.

Beloved by swimmers, surfers and beach walkers alike, Titahi Bay is a popular spot no matter the season. 🌞There's plenty...
12/06/2026

Beloved by swimmers, surfers and beach walkers alike, Titahi Bay is a popular spot no matter the season. 🌞

There's plenty on offer if you want to grab a bite or have a drink. Aloha Friday Coffee + Gallery is your coffee stop almost on the beach and nearby local eatery t bay cafe serves breakfast and lunch to their happy patrons. ☕️ 🍳

From here you can stroll over to The Beer Engine for a cold craft beer, or grab the kiwi favourite takeaway of fish and chips from one of the local shops nearby and enjoy a meal on the sand watching the sunset. 🌇

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Spread the word - the Wellington On a Plate programme is out now and here in Porirua, the festival is shaping up to be a...
10/06/2026

Spread the word - the Wellington On a Plate programme is out now and here in Porirua, the festival is shaping up to be a foodie's dream! 📣

Visa Wellington On a Plate returns from 1-31 August 2026, and Burger Wellington is set to heat up your winter when it returns from 3 - 23 August.

Get your stretchy pants ready, and check out all the Porirua events and burgers here: https://visawoap.com/explore?regions=Porirua

📸 Sushil's Musclechef Café event - A Culinary Tale of India
📸 Wellington Seamarket Porirua burger - Paua Pavarotti
📸 Elemental Eats burger - What's the Buzz?
📸 Tuk Tuk Thai Kitchen Restaurant & Takeaways event - Crying Tiger
📸 Pho Sho burger - Le Ganh

Tucked away between Plimmertons train tracks and the beautiful beach, Tide & Track Village Cafe is a wee gem located at ...
09/06/2026

Tucked away between Plimmertons train tracks and the beautiful beach, Tide & Track Village Cafe is a wee gem located at 15b Steyne Avenue, Plimmerton 🩵

Pop in and enjoy some of the great winder foods on the menu which are sure to warm you up on a cold day, or grab your coffee to takeaway and explore the coast on foot.

Located in the Pātaka complex, Cafe Kaizen offers delicious quality food, from a light nibble to a full blackboard menu....
07/06/2026

Located in the Pātaka complex, Cafe Kaizen offers delicious quality food, from a light nibble to a full blackboard menu.

Enjoy a fantastic coffee within Pātaka’s wonderfully sunny atrium with views of our beautiful Japanese garden or sit outside on a sunny day. Cafe Kaizen is a popular meeting point for locals and a great place to have lunch or a coffee after visiting the museum or library ☕

Looking for a hike that's both challenging as it is beautiful? Head for the Escarpment Track! Stretching from Pukerua Ba...
05/06/2026

Looking for a hike that's both challenging as it is beautiful? Head for the Escarpment Track! Stretching from Pukerua Bay to Paekākāriki, the ‘Stairway to Heaven’ is on the must-do list for adventurous walkers. With lots of steps and steep terrain, fitness is essential.

Breathtaking views are the reward for those up to the challenge.

The Escarpment Track is part of Te Araroa, New Zealand's famous hike that runs the length of the country.

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