A great place to live
Education
The following schools are either based in Titahi Bay or have a Titahi Bay catchment area.
Primary Schools
Intermediate Schools
Secondary Schools
The nearest secondary schools are:
Many students travel to Tawa College, and to other schools in and around Wellington.
Tertiary EducationWhitiereia and Weltec are the local Polytechnic, based in Porirua.
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa also have a large offering of tertiary programmes and a large campus in Porirua.
Transport
Bus
Titahi Bay is serviced by two Metlink bus routes:
Route 210 - Porirua (Railway Station) to Titahi Bay (Pikarere St) services the south-western end of Titahi Bay (see timetable here).
Route 220 - Ascot Park - Porirua (Railway Station) - Titahi Bay (Gloaming Hill) services the north-eastern end of Titahi Bay (see timetable here).
Buses usually arrive at the station shortly before a Wellington-bound train is due, but not every train into Porirua coincides with a bus.
Train
Titahi Bay's nearest train station is Porirua, which is on the Kapiti Line (Wellington to Waikanae). Trains run every day. See the timetable here.
The trip between Wellington and Porirua takes about 20 minutes.
Bicycles can be carried on some services, with some restrictions especially at peak times. There are free bicycle racks and paid lockers at the station.
There is a large Park-and-Ride parking area at the station. Closer car parks fill up early in the day so plan for the potential of a 5-8 minute walk, with no shelter if it's raining.
Taxis
There is a taxi stand outside New World Porirua, a short walk from the station. Outside peak hours it is likely to be more reliable to order a taxi by phone rather than wait for one to come by.
Porirua Taxis (04) 237-6099. 0800 237 6099
Uber is also available.
Journey Planner
Visit Metlink's Journey Planner to plan your journey.
Rooms for hire
Titahi Bay Bowling Club
Email: baybowler@xtra.co.nz
Events Manager: Hayley 021 054 9203
They offer:
- BBQ area: up to 60 people
Tables, BBQ, utensils, serving dishes, cutlery
Hire must provide – all consumables, including plates, napkins etc - Bay View Lounge: up to 150 people
Tables, chairs, cutlery, plates, bowls, cups, serving dishes, ovens, refrigeration (full kitchen facilities)
(additional cost) table cloths, bar service.
Cost and limitations: cost is per function based on hirers requirements. Quotes given on request.
St Pius X School
School and St Pius X church have booking priority but if free, is available for hire. Trestle tables, chairs and kitchen facilities are available.
Ring the office as soon as possible before an event. Phone 04-2367006 Email office@saintpius.school.nz
Wellington Power Boat Club
The clubrooms situated at 47 Onepoto Road are available for hire.
Contact details: Alan & Glenys Eagar
Email address eagarag@xtra.co.nz
Kitchen facilities tables, and chairs are available.
Seats 60-80 people in the clubrooms with easy access.
Cost depends on the hire purpose and length of time required.
St Timothy's Church, 18 Te Pene Avenue, Titahi Bay
It has a fully functioning kitchen, around 20 trestle tables, chairs (seating up to 120).
Contact Reverend Tony Wood, Plimmerton Presbyterian Church, phone (04)2360192.
Rubbish and recycling
Rubbish Collection
The Porirua City Council collects rubbish and recycling, using prepaid plastic bags that can be bought from the Council or from supermarkets. There are also private operators providing rubbish collection using wheelie bins.
The PCC rubbish collection day for Titahi Bay is Monday.
A door collection service is available for people with limited mobility due to disability or impairment. Contact Porirua City Council to register for this service.
Kerbside Recycling Collection
Each household has two recycling bins, for glass and other recyclables. Check here to find out what can be recycled and collection dates.
The nearest recycling depot is at the Spicer Landfill, with Trash Palace across the road for reusable items. There are also other recycling options.
Clothing bins
Wellington-based Kiwi Community Assistance takes donations of food, clothing, and other items that can be distributed to people in need. It has two drop-off points in Porirua.
If you know of any others, please let us know.
Recycling other items
For information on how to recycle other items, including car batteries and computer hardware, visit Porirua City Council's recycling options pages.
Postal Services
Four Square Supermarket, Whitehouse Road
General post services - post box final clearance Mon - Fri 5pm
Kapiti Crescent corner Jillett Street
Post box final clearance Mon - Fri 2pm
Main Road corner Kura Street
Post box final clearance Mon - Fri 2pm
Bay Drive
Post box final clearance Mon - Fri 2pm
Dairy, Te Pene Avenue
Post box final clearance Mon - Fri 2pm