“The least I could do was succeed”: Oriwia Kingi

“The least I could do was succeed”: Oriwia Kingi

“The least I could do was succeed”: Oriwia Kingi Partners Porirua News Enthusiastic, motivated, mature and high achieving are some of the ways to sum up Titahi Bay raised Oriwia Kingi. Words she never thought belonged to her as a young teenager struggling through...
Young employees wow at 2025 awards

Young employees wow at 2025 awards

Young employees wow at 2025 awards Partners Porirua News “As a community we have the power to believe in our young people so they can believe in themselves” … and with those words the theme was set for a fabulous evening of celebration at the Porirua Young Employee...
10-year milestone for Porirua Youth 2 Work Movement

10-year milestone for Porirua Youth 2 Work Movement

10-year milestone for Porirua Youth 2 Work Movement Partners Porirua News The Porirua Youth 2 Work Movement (Y2W) recently celebrated 10 years of operation – a fact recognised as part of the Porirua Young Employee Awards celebrations. Born of a desire to create...
Reflecting on our 25-year journey

Reflecting on our 25-year journey

Reflecting on our 25-year journey 5th February 2025 Reflecting on our 25-year journey: Embracing our values for a brighter future  At Partners Porirua we believe in the power of looking back to move forward. The life-changing impact we’ve had on Porirua rangatahi has...
Looking for work in all the right places

Looking for work in all the right places

Looking for work in all the right places Partners Porirua News In tough job-hunting times, it’s all about managing expectations and looking for work in all the right places, that’s the advice from Josiah Foua our Youth Employment Service Facilitator. He says it won’t...
Celebrating the Mauri Stone blessing

Celebrating the Mauri Stone blessing

Celebrating the Mauri Stone blessing Partners Porirua News We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Te Runanga o Toa Rangatira and Kaumatua Taku Parai for their generous koha of our Mauri Stone. Special thanks to Hohepa Potini and Callum Katene for the blessing. This gift...
Outstanding young achievers recognised at Youth Awards

Outstanding young achievers recognised at Youth Awards

Outstanding young achievers recognised at Youth Awards Partners Porirua News “Work hard – it doesn’t matter where you land – just work hard.”  These are the words of wisdom passed down from Leonardo Coghini, former two-time recipient of the Porirua Youth Awards, to...
Clever tools to make life easier

Clever tools to make life easier

Clever tools to make life easier Partners Porirua News Learning to drive, fine-tuning your digital skills and navigating life in Aotearoa is easier than ever with the help of some clever resources developed by NZTA – Waka Kotahi, Ministry of Social Development and...