Porirua (Māori: Pari-ā-Rua) is a city in the Wellington Region of New Zealand.
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Porirua
Pari-ā-Rua |
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Top: Panoramic view of Porirua from Titahi Bay to Ranui Heights. Bottom: Aerial view of Porirua City Centre and Porirua Station (upper right) |
Motto(s): Māori: Mo Te Katoa Nga mahiEnglish: All That is Done is For the Benefit of All[1] |
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| Coordinates: 41°08′S 174°51′E |
| Country | New Zealand |
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| Region | Wellington |
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| Wards | - Pāuatahanui
- Onepoto
- Parirua (Māori)
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| Electorates | Mana (general)
Te Tai Hauāuru (Māori) |
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| • Type | City council |
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| • Mayor | Anita Baker |
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| • Deputy mayor | Kylie Wihapi |
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| • Territorial authority | Porirua City Council |
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| • Territorial | 174.80 km2 (67.49 sq mi) |
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| • Urban | 60.98 km2 (23.54 sq mi) |
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| • Rural | 113.82 km2 (43.95 sq mi) |
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| • Territorial | 62,400 |
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| • Density | 360/km2 (920/sq mi) |
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| Website | poriruacity.govt.nz |
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