Porirua's Suburbs
"History is a guide to navigation in perilous times. History is who we are and why we are the way we are."
- David C. McCullough.
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Aerial photograph, 1967
Looking over Pauatahanui (foreground) and Paremata and Mana (background).
Photo from Pataka Museum Collection, at Porirua Library ref Aerials Aerials 1967.
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Each Porirua suburb has its own special character and history, which all contribute to the dramatic patchwork that is Porirua. This section provides a general history of each suburb, the stories behind many of Porirua's street names and information about specific heritage sites in the region.
Porirua's suburbs
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