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Explore Porirua in New Zealand
Porirua in the region of Wellington with its 50,914 inhabitants is a place in New Zealand - some 11 mi or ( 18 km ) North of Wellington , the country's capital city .
Time in Porirua is now 10:36 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Auckland " with a UTC offset of 13 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Wellington, Wainuiomata, Titahi Bay, Tawa Flat, and Richmond. Since you are here already, consider visiting Wellington . We saw some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Porirua ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Official 2012 Tokelauan International Festival Trailer (1)
This is the official trailer to the upcoming DVD for the 2012 Tokelauan International Festival held in Porirua, Wellington, NZ during Easter Weekend. ..
HOW TO: Make an Instagram wall!
Learn how to download, process and print all of your Instagram photos for covering your walls. You will need an Instagram account, Photoshop, a flash drive, a photo printing service, scissors and adhe ..
Porirua Homecoming
Bits and pieces from the Porirua Homecoming, held at Porirua Park, 19 August 2012. Didn't get much: I arrived late and was too busy enjoying what I was watching. ..
Santa's On The Phone! (2012)
In New Zealand, Santa Claus is just a phone call away. Sharing the joy is just as easy! Come watch my niece and nephew's reactions and wishes when they meet Santa Claus on the phone. Thank-you Telecom ..
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Porirua
Porirua is a city in the Wellington Region of New Zealand, immediately north of the city of Wellington, with their central business districts 20 km apart. A large proportion of the population commutes to Wellington, so it may be considered a satellite city. It almost completely surrounds Porirua Harbour at the southern end of the Kapiti Coast. The eastern inlet of the harbour is notable for its world-class estuarine values. The population at the June 2012 estimate was 52,900.
Located at -41.13 174.85 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Aotea College
Aotea College is a co-educational state secondary school in Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand, founded in 1978. The school newsletter, Te Karere, is published once a fortnight to keep families informed on school happenings.
Located at -41.13 174.85 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Aotea Lagoon
Aotea Lagoon is an artificial lagoon surrounded by a 7 ha public park in the Papakowhai suburb of Porirua, North Island, New Zealand. Aotea and two nearby lagoons were created as transport links were realigned from the natural coastline to land reclaimed from Porirua Harbour.
Located at -41.12 174.86 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Royal New Zealand Police College
The Royal New Zealand Police College (RNZPC) is the central training institution for police recruits and police officers in New Zealand. It is located at Papakowhai, approximately 2 km north of Porirua City. Recruits at the college undergo a rigorous five-month training course. There are around six intakes (called "wings") of recruits admitted each year. Wings consist of 40 to 100 recruits.
Located at -41.12 174.86 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Mana College
Mana College is a decile two secondary school in Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand. Mana College celebrates its Golden Jubilee in 2007. In recent years, the college has introduced Pathways a system to help students achieve in areas they need for either trade courses or further tertiary education.
Located at -41.13 174.83 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
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