Porirua, Harbor city in Wellington Region, New Zealand.
Located between two harbors on the North Island, Porirua extends from Pukerua Bay to Titahi Bay, incorporating multiple coastal neighborhoods and parks.
The area's first human settlements date back to 1450, when early Māori communities utilized the local forests, sea, and estuaries for sustenance.
Porirua maintains strong Māori and Pasifika influences, with 23 percent of residents identifying as Māori and 26.5 percent as Pacific Islanders in 2023.
The North City Shopping Centre contains over 80 stores, while Te Rauparaha Arena serves as a central location for sports events and community gatherings.
The name Porirua derives from 'Pari-rua' in the Māori language, referring to the tidal movements that sweep through both reaches of the harbor.
Location: Wellington Region
Location: Porirua City
Elevation above the sea: 0 m
Part of: Wellington
Shares border with: Wellington City, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt
Website: https://poriruacity.govt.nz
GPS coordinates: -41.13542,174.83978
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:19
Ministry of Māori Development
10.3 km
Vogel House
10.1 km
Dowse Art Museum
10.1 km
Belmont Regional Park
6.8 km
Te Rauparaha Arena
348 m
Gear Homestead
1.6 km
Petone Settlers Museum
11 km
Introduction of species to Mana Island
7.2 km
Lower Hutt War Memorial Library
10 km
Lower Hutt Central Fire Station
10.5 km
The Glebe
10.2 km
Daisy Hill Farm House
10.7 km
Fort Parramatta
4.6 km
Taylor-Stace Cottage
7.1 km
Mana Island Scientific Reserve
7.3 km
Nash House
10.3 km
Pātaka Art + Museum
409 m
Whitby Library
4.9 km
St David's Church
10.5 km
Lower Hutt Civic Centre Historic Area
10 km
Reading Cinemas Porirua
197 m
Duck Creek Scenic Reserve
6 km
Jackson Street Historic Area
10.5 km
Pauatahanui World War One Memorial
7.3 km
Pauatahanui Historic Area
7.3 km
City Centre Library, Porirua
448 m
Petone Memorial Technical College
10.5 km
Waterloo Water Treatment Plant
11 kmReviews
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