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| | Porirua - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | Major territorial additions to the city were made in 1973 and 1988 as part of the reduction and eventual abolition of the Hutt County. |
 | | Suburbs include Ascot Park, Cannons Creek, Elsdon (named after writer Elsdon Best), Onepoto, Papakowhai, Paremata, Pauatahanui, Plimmerton, Pukerua Bay (where film-maker Peter Jackson grew up), Ranui Heights, Takapuwahia (a Ngati Toa settlement), Titahi Bay (where pro golfer Michael Campbell grew up), Waitangirua, and Whitby. |
 | | Porirua is the home of the Royal New Zealand Police College, where all police recruits receive some 19 weeks' training. |
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