Our 2025 Christmas drive is an initiative to support our migrant and refugee families in celebration and connection during the festive holiday period. The focus has been on the wider Porirua region especially primary school-aged children and their families, and other ethnic communities. The PMC prepared these bags and engaged with individuals and organisations for the delivery. This exciting project …
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Champion Awards
Our board members were really honoured to work alongside four colleges – Bishop Viard College, Porirua College, Mana College and Aotea College, to connect with the Youth in Porirua and to identify Youth Community Champions from ethnic and migrant backgrounds. Recognising high school students from ethnic migrant or former refugee backgrounds who actively volunteer and make a positive impact within …
Porirua Multicultural Council (PMC) Tertiary Student Grant 2026
Porirua Multicultural Council (PMC) Tertiary Student Grants 2026 – Now Open! Are you a returning tertiary student from an ethnic migrant or former refugee background with ties to Porirua? The Porirua Multicultural Council (PMC) is offering TWO grants worth $3,000 each! These grants aim to support returning tertiary students from ethnic migrant and former refugee backgrounds who maintain strong ties …
Citizenship Ceremony at Pātaka Art + Museum
Na mai, haere mai! Tonight, Porirua welcomed 70 people from 20 different nationalities. PMC would like to congratulate all who took the oath or affirmation and welcome the new citizens.
Welcome Morning Tea
You’re invited! Join us for a Welcome Morning Tea at City Hub on August 16 from 11 AM to 1 PM! Bring a plate to share, enjoy some delicious bites, meet new faces, and be in to win a prize. Everyone’s welcome!
Community Outreach in July
Our Vice President, Andrés and Mia headed out into the community as part of our outreach project! Connecting with the community, hearing their stories, and building stronger relationships together.
Matariki Weaving Workshop
We gathered to learn putiputi (flowers) with harakeke (flax). We had a full house of people learning, chatting, and sharing kai. The City Hub was a brilliant space. This space is free to rent from PCC so check it out if you need a venue for a community event. Mihi nui to Anita Murdoch (Ngāti Kahungunu,Waikato-Tainui), Sarah O’Sullivan (Ngāi Tahu) …
Lunar New Year 2025
On February 8th, PMC had the absolute privilege to collaborate and co-organise the Lunar New Year event at Kai Tahi. Performers, food, activities and vendors came together to provide a great experience for the community. PMC would like to congratulate and thank all the performers, volunteers and organisers. Special thanks to Cecilia Huang, Amer Labbad, Tamer Labbad, Esraa Labbad, Noelia …
Lunar New Year performers
Expressions of interest open for the Lunar New Year celebration! When: Saturday, 8 February. We’d love to have you on the day!Dancing, singing, showing off your beautiful traditional attire.Let’s celebrate together and showcase the diversity of Porirua. If you and your cultural group would like to be a part of this special day please contact us or Porirua City Council.
Block Printing Workshop with The Native Loom
We welcomed Sneha from The Native Loom to the PMC Hub to learn the art of block printing. Time spent in the company of others while learning and creating is a special experience. Participants went away with gorgeous handmade tote bags, napkins and greeting cards. Thank you to Sneha for sharing your knowledge and skills.