Ahu Charitable Trust (Pukerua Bay Hub) wins Porirua Supreme Community Award
Ahu Charitable Trust (Pukerua Bay Hub) was crowned supreme Porirua winners at the 2025 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards last night.
The event, held at Pātaka Art + Museum, highlighted outstanding volunteers and organisations making a difference in Porirua with their dedication and passion.
Supreme Winner Ahu Charitable Trust (Pukerua Bay Hub) was established in 2017 by locals passionate about bringing together members community together to share skills and build resilience. Last winter, their innovative ‘Pop-Up Parlor’ transformed St Marks into a Community Hub with 48 diverse events held over the five-week period.
Award winners were:
Art & Culture
- Winner Ahu Charitable Trust (Pukerua Bay Hub)
- Runner Up Malaga Sā
Education & Child/Youth Development
- Winner 41 (City of Porirua) Squadron Air Training Corps
- Runner Up Holy Family Parish Porirua Youth Ministry
Health & Wellbeing
- Winner Foundation for Equity and Research New Zealand (FERNZ)
- Runner Up Waitangirua Market
Heritage & Environment
- Winner Whitireia Park Restoration Group
- Runner Up Tū Matau Ora
Sport & Leisure
- Winner Plimmerton Boating Club
- Runner Up Porirua City Aquatics Learn to Swim Programme
Rising Star
- Winner Heavy Hitterz
- Runner Up O Le Nu'u Trust
Supreme Winner
- Ahu Charitable Trust (Pukerua Bay Hub)
Porirua City Council’s General Manager Community & Partnerships, Reuben Friend, said the awards are a chance to show off how diverse groups are making our a better place for us to live.
"Everyone nominated demonstrates their love for Porirua and its people through their ongoing commitment - they show innovation, effectiveness, perseverance, impact and activity within our communities," he said.
Wellington Airport chief executive Matt Clarke said the airport was proud to celebrate the outstanding work of community groups in Porirua over the previous 12 months.
“These groups deserve recognition for the amazing and selfless work they do in the community. Congratulations to all nominees and winners, and best of luck for the Regional Community Awards finals later this year.”
