Spring into Tawa, folk songs, masters nationals
Your Porirua week, 15 to 21 Oct
This weekend
Six picks for Saturday and Sunday
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Mexted Motors Spring into Tawa 2026
A vibrant community street festival in Tawa with market stalls, live entertainment and food.
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2026 New Zealand National Championships
A national sports competition and championship in martial arts.
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Songs from the Edge with Joseph Robinson
A library event featuring folk songs and ballads from coastal areas.
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Great Uncle Pete - Spring Into Tawa 2026
A live music event with a rock band.
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Weightlifting NZ Masters Nationals
A national sports tournament and fitness contest.
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Party Bingo!
A lively party night with music, dance and interactive games.
In Wellington this week
Three picks for Saturday and Sunday
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Bunkasai, Japanese Cultural Festival
Experience a taste of a traditional Japanese bunkasai cultural festival.
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JAZZFEST 2026: Northern Skies Project
Hear a jazz quartet inspired by the sounds and landscapes of Northern Europe.
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Let's explore the Wgtn food scene - Pandan $40 banquet
A shared banquet at an Asian restaurant in Lower Hutt.
More events this week
Day by day
Thursday, 15 October 2026
Trad music sessions - Crossroads
31 Whitehouse Road, Titahi Bay, 8pm to 11pm. Regular folk music sessions with traditional Irish music.
Friday, 16 October 2026
Te Rauparaha Arena, 6.30pm to 7.45pm. A swimming test for kids aged nine and over, run by the local surf lifesaving club.
Monday, 19 October 2026
Niue Language Week Flag Raising Ceremony
Pātaka, from 8am. An education and performances event celebrating Niue Language Week.
Tuesday, 20 October 2026
Kai Tahi, 6.30pm to 8.30pm. A regular weekly quiz night. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
On now
Unwrapped: Whittaker’s since 1896
Pātaka Art + Museum. An exhibition celebrating the history of the local Whittaker's chocolate family business. On until 28 February 2027.
Tomorrow’s histories: photographs by Neil Penman
Pātaka Art + Museum. A photographic exhibition capturing significant moments in Porirua's history. On until Sunday 8 November.
(Ai)TU™ Series Presents Mata‘AITU (voyeur) by Lindah Lepou™
Pātaka Art + Museum. An exhibition of Pacific couture exploring themes of colonisation and voyeurism. On until Sunday 8 November.
Dad joke of the week
What do you call a bear with no teeth?
A gummy bear.
Council and roadworks
Metlink Kāpiti Line: buses replacing trains. Sunday 18 October: buses replace all services between Wellington and Waikanae. Monday 19 to Tuesday 20 October: buses replace some evening services between Wellington and Porirua. Coming up, Saturday 24 to Monday 26 October: buses replace all services between Wellington and Waikanae. Coming up, Sunday 1 November: buses replace all services between Wellington and Waikanae.
Roadworks: Main Road, Tawa. Main Road, Tawa. Roadworks (resurfacing). From 8pm Wednesday 14 October to 5am Friday 16 October. Due to paving works, this local road and access to and from Tawa to the State Highway will be closed on Wednesday 14th October to Thursday 15th October nights between 8pm and 5am. Plan your journey allowing extra time for travel. Please note these works may be postponed at short notice.
Pacific communities help shape Porirua council services. Porirua News, Tuesday 13 October.
Roadworks: SH 58 Judgeford, between Flightys Road and Moonshine Road. SH 58 Judgeford, between Flightys Road and Moonshine Road. Roadworks. From 7.18am Friday 9 October, until further notice. Due to works for the SH58 Safety Improvements Project, there is Stop/Go traffic control, temporary lane shifts, and various speed restrictions in place. Plan your journey accordingly, allowing extra time to travel through this area.
Three charged after Guns and Drugs seized in Porirua. Porirua News, Tuesday 13 October.
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