Hop to Porirua for Easter fun
Easter in Porirua is going to be fun for the whole family.
We have several free Easter events lined up to keep the tamariki entertained – from a colouring-in competition to an exciting Easter egg hunt, as well as a free drive-in movie that everyone can enjoy!
Easter colouring-in competition Get your tamariki together for a fun Easter colouring-in competition and be in to win one of three Easter prize packs, full of yummy treats and activities.
Download your preferred design from poriruacity.govt.nz/easter or collect a hard copy from Porirua City Library, Te Rauparaha Arena, or Porirua City Council’s reception in Cobham Court. Entries close at noon on Thursday 14 April and winners will be drawn at 1pm on the same day.
Easter egg treasure hunt Bring the kids, young and old, for a fun Easter egg treasure hunt on Sunday 17 April at seven locations across Porirua.
Treasure will be either a chocolate Easter egg or a gift voucher for a local café or business. Visit our Facebook page or go to poriruacity. govt.nz/easter for more details of this eggcelent event!
Free drive-in movie Get everybunny in the car on Easter Sunday and drive up to Porirua Park for a great night out at the movies, on us!
Movie: Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway (2021). Rated G.
When: Sunday 17 April. Drive in from 3pm, movie showing from 4pm and due to finish at about 5.35pm.
Where: Porirua Park top fields, off Sievers Grove.
No pre-registration required, just drive in to enjoy the movie.
Poll: Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️
First introduced in New Zealand in 1927 with the passing of the Summer Time Act, it's what we know as 'Daylight Saving' and this year it ends on the first Sunday in April.
While we do get to sleep in this time around, some people would like to scrap the clock tinkering for good.
And why? Some evidence suggests the time changes are bad for our health as they mess with sleep patterns leading to short-term fatigue and affecting mood. Meanwhile the hour change is frustrating for farmers and a nightmare for getting the littlies to sleep. But what's your take?
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39.7% Yes - get rid of the clock changes
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58.5% No, I enjoy it
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1.8% Other - I'll share below
Alan and Hazel Kerr share Senior New Zealander of the Year Award 2026
Dr Alan and Hazel Kerr describe themselves as ‘just ordinary old Kiwis’, despite being named as the 2026 Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealanders of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau.
The amazing couple prompted a standing ovation at a star-studded Auckland event which recognised their tireless efforts, with Alan travelling to and from Gaza and the West Bank 40 times to help children over 20 years, and Hazel travelling 20 times.
Click read more to find out more.
We're taking the bus!
The number of Wellingtonians taking the bus and train rose by 3% last week compared to the same time last year, according to Metlink.
Not surprising given petrol prices at the moment. But if you're considering giving up your car commute for a leisurely bus ride in the mornings, it would be worth it.
It's about to get even easier: In April, e-pay will be launched, meaning you can tap on with your credit cards as well as smart devices.
It's better on the environment too: With most Metlink trains running on electricity, 25% of the bus fleet being EV’s and the Ika Rere electric ferry, Metlink is able to move more people using less fuel than any other transport option.
With fuel costs so high, it's a good idea to jump on board if you can. If you've become a public transport convert recently, how have you found it?
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