Te Rā Nui Development

In eastern Porirua, everything you need is close to home. Shops, healthcare and the library are right on your doorstep.

Shared spaces keep our community strong. They’re where people catch up, support local stores, and stay connected.

Nature surrounds us here. At Bothamley Park, you’ll find paths for walking and cycling, places to play, or space for a quiet moment outdoors.

You’ll see our culture shine in Cannons Creek at the Pacific Night Market. Here, and at Waitangirua Market, you’ll find clothing, crafts, connection and kai.

But these flavours are just a taste of our place. On the Porirua City Council website, you’ll find even more events, sports and chances to connect.

Learning is part of everyday life here. It’s shaped by the people, places and stories around us.

Our schools sit at the heart of eastern Porirua. They are places where tamariki and rangatahi can explore who they are and what they care about. There are options for every stage, from early learning through to high school.

As students grow older, the Whitireia and WelTec campus in Porirua then offers hands-on study close to home. Here, you’ll find courses designed to become real jobs and careers.

In 2023, mana whenua Ngāti Toa Rangatira gifted us the name Te Rā Nui. It speaks of the ‘rising sun of a great new day’, because we’re working here to build a brighter future for eastern Porirua.

Our name is a powerful expression of our community’s strength. It shows the importance of the work we’re doing here – for, and with, the people who call this place home.

Many of us came from across the water, in search of a better life for ourselves and our whānau. For us, a great new day means our community can set off on our next journey together.