Launched in 2014 to tackle debt and food security in Porirua, the Wellington Fruit and Vege Co-op is a collaboration between Wesley Community Action and Te Whatu Ora. Partnering with MG Fresh Produce Group, a grower co-operative, the co-op buys distributes fresh fruit and vegetables to 1,700 households across the Wellington Region.

The Porirua Harbour Trust is an independent organisation made up of dedicated community members that advocates for the wellbeing of Te Awarua o Porirua.