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  Porirua:Plimmerton - Towns, Villages and Cities - A Wikia wiki
On 1 April 1973 Plimmerton was among the communities that left the largely rural Hutt County and amalgamated with fast-growing Porirua City, which has its business centre at the south-west tip of the southern arm of the harbour, visible from much of Camborne.
At the 1976 census, Plimmerton, because so many of its houses were decades old and it was so pleasant as to be not the sort of place any resident was keen to leave, had the most balanced distribution of age-groups anywhere in the city.
The PRA committee meetings, held at Plimmerton Pavilion Plimmerton Pavilion (near the Fire Station), are open to the public, normally on the 4th Monday of each month.
cities.wikia.com /wiki/Porirua:Plimmerton   (755 words)

  
 Plimmerton
The township of Plimmerton surrounds one of the more congenial beaches in the north-west part of the Wellington urban area in New Zealand.
By the late 1890s Plimmerton had become a popular holiday destination.
Much later, on 1 April 1973, the still-growing area became one of the northern suburbs of Porirua City.
www.xasa.com /wiki/en/wikipedia/p/pl/plimmerton.html   (156 words)

  
 Rotary Club of Plimmerton
The Rotary Club of Plimmerton draws its membership from the northern suburbs of Porirua City.
Porirua is situated on State Highway 1, 20km north of the capital, Wellington, and Paremata, where we meet is 5km further north.
There are two sailing clubs in the area, Paremata Boating Club (where we meet), and the Plimmerton Boating Club.
www.plimmerton-rotary.wellington.net.nz   (290 words)

  
 Science Fair Projects - Plimmerton
The township of Plimmerton surrounds one of the more congenial beaches in the northwest part of the Wellington urban area in New Zealand.
The largely Maori (Ngati Toa) settlement at Hongoeka Bay to the northwest is part of Plimmerton for most practical social purposes.
North of the industrial area is the Taupo Swamp, a flax swamp, one of the largest of its type in the southern half of the North Island.
www.all-science-fair-projects.com /science_fair_projects_encyclopedia/Plimmerton   (609 words)

  
 Life in Papakowhai - Plimmerton Village
Plimmerton Village was settled by the Maori, who knew it as Taupo It was the home of a great Chief named Te Rauparaha, who was captured by the British in 1846.
In 1879 construction of the railway running north from Wellington commenced and by 1885, the neck of the eastern arm of the harbour had been bridged.
In the 1970s there was considerable development to the east, overlooking the eastern arm of the harbour, which occupied most of the remaining farmland.
www.serjeantson.com /interests/tour/location13s.htm   (219 words)

  
 Windsurf.co.nz - Sailing Spots, Surfcams, Results, Clubs, Events, NZWA, Weather, Wind Reports, Buy-Sell
Plimmerton is also rated by slalom sailors, in any southerly aswell as light northerly winds.
In a northerly, Plimmerton will have to be over the top, favourably 3.7 m2, as the wind up in Paekakariki is always much lighter.
If the wind is too NE for Plimmerton to get any waveaction, and its nuking, try this spot, it might be worth it.
www.windsurf.co.nz /windsurf_locations_wellington.asp   (1662 words)

  
 Plimmerton   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
For a long time a separate county town in the Hutt County, on 1 April 1973 the still-growing area became one of the northern suburbs of Porirua.
The largely Māori (Ngati Toa) settlement at Hongoeka Bay to the northwest is part of Plimmerton for most practical social purposes.
Poet Denis Glover mentioned the settlement in his poem Threnody: "In Plimmerton, in Plimmerton, the little penguins play, and one dead albatross was found at Karehana Bay".
nba.servegame.org /en/Plimmerton.htm   (476 words)

  
 Plimmerton inquiry extends to central North Island - News Release - New Zealand Police
Plimmerton inquiry extends to central North Island - News Release - New Zealand Police
Porirua Police believe a man sought for a Plimmerton assault and arson may be travelling in the central North Island.
A warrant to arrest Rae was issued yesterday on charges of injuring with intent to injure and arson following an alleged assault on a woman and the arson of a house in Corlett Road, Plimmerton, on Tuesday night.
www.police.govt.nz /news/release/2751.html   (187 words)

  
 Membership
Access to Plimmerton in those early days from Paremata was by rail only or a somewhat tortuous road trip of approximately 8 miles through Pauatahanu.
The 1938 Cornwell Cup was sailed at Plimmerton (the defenders) andPlimmerton was again successful with A.D. Barren and A. Edginton the winning crew.
However in 1941 another yachting success saw Plimmerton yacht "Tassie" win the Wellington Sanders Cup trials, and represent the province at Auckland.
homepages.paradise.net.nz /plimboat/History.htm   (1657 words)

  
 Police arrest man for Plimmerton attack - News Release - New Zealand Police
He was located a short time later in Plimmerton, was arrested without difficulty and is now in police custody.
Willis will be appearing in the Porirua District Court tomorrow morning on charged with: theft of a boat, unlawful taking of a motor vehicle, possession of an offensive weapon, assault with intent to rape, indecent assault and kidnapping with intent to have sexual intercourse.
Please note: the previously advised media conference planned for 12.30pm tomorrow with the Plimmerton victim is now cancelled as a result of the arrest.
www.police.govt.nz /news/release.html?id=1996   (204 words)

  
 Fire destroys house in Plimmerton - Newstalk ZB
A Plimmerton resident has been taken to Hutt Hospital after fire destroyed a house.
The Fire Service was alerted to the blaze just after 9pm and found the fire well underway when crews from Plimmerton and Porirua arrived.
Fire Safety officers and police are investigating the cause of the blaze.
www.newstalkzb.co.nz /newsdetail1.asp?storyID=107876   (206 words)

  
 Transit - SH1 Plimmerton to Paremata Upgrade Website
The Plimmerton to Paremata Upgrade is aimed at improving traffic flow by helping to ease the serious peak-hour congestion along this section of SH1 caused by vehicles having to merge at the Paremata roundabout and Plimmerton Weigh Station.
Widening the 800m-long section of highway, from just north of James Street in Plimmerton to the vicinity of the Plimmerton Weigh Station, to four lanes — two each way with a wire rope median barrier to separate traffic.
A new roundabout north of Plimmerton is also being constructed to give better access to side roads.
www.transit.govt.nz /projects/P2P/index.htm   (217 words)

  
 Plimmerton Community Website Introduction
Born in 1940 in Wanganui City in the North Island of New Zealand; spent most of my first 30 years in Dunedin City, the "Edinburgh of the South", where I attended Otago Boys' High School and the World's southernmost University, Otago.
Since 1971 I have lived with my wife (and subsequently children) close to where my wife was brought up, in Plimmerton.
To celebrate 30 years in Plimmerton, a community I have developed a great fondness for, I set up a simple website.
www.webspawner.com /users/robinp4   (875 words)

  
 PLIMMERTON SCHOOL NEWSLETTER: 16 March 2000
Plimmerton School T-Shirts – Please return to Mrs Jenner in Room 14.
Plimmerton Swim School – Bookings for Term 1, 2007 should be made at the school office – places are filling up very quickly.
See the notice outside the Plimmerton School Office for further details.
www.plimmerton.school.nz /Week/news.htm   (1755 words)

  
 News: New Zealand News: Police Seek Plimmerton Man
Police believe a man sought for an assault and arson north of Wellington last week may be travelling in the central North Island.
A warrant was issued on Thursday afternoon for Graham Adrian Rae, 37, after a woman was allegedly assaulted and a Plimmerton house burned to the ground last Tuesday.
The charges stem from an incident in Plimmerton about 9pm on Tuesday, where the woman was assaulted and a house in Corlett Road destroyed by fire.
xtramsn.co.nz /news/0,,11964-6609784,00.html   (256 words)

  
 Porirua - Wikitravel
Wheelchair travel is OK, with train crew happy to get the ramp in place and help you in and out (also at the south end of each pair of units).
Enjoy Plimmerton Beach (one minute from the railway station) and maybe watch yet another future world champion windsurfer or boardsailor beating the breezes.
Then there's Plimmerton's great range of eateries or takeaways (one with "Taj" in its name, one with a photo of the Acropolis, one with Italian origins) close to the beach; most open in weekends but a couple take Monday off.
wikitravel.org /en/Porirua   (1153 words)

  
 Plimmerton Bed & Breakfasts: Bed & Breakfast Guide for Plimmerton, North Island
Aquavilla is attached to our 1920's home with its own charming courtyards, garden setting, gourmet breakfasts, fresh flowers and homemade biscuits.
Sip wine on the deck or down at the beach as the sun sets.
Plimmerton beach,cafes and public transport all just a few steps away.
www.wellington.worldweb.com /PlimmertonNZ/WheretoStay/BedBreakfasts   (116 words)

  
 Plimmerton holiday homes accommodation - holiday houses, house, baches, bach, home, vacation rentals
Plimmerton Holiday Homes, Holiday Houses and Baches to rent
Below is a list of Plimmerton holiday homes, houses, baches, apartments and other accommodation to rent.
A short stroll to local Plimmerton Village and 10 minutes to Porirua city.
www.holidayhouses.co.nz /Plimmerton.asp   (238 words)

  
 illusions - plimmerton,surf illusions - plimmerton,illusions - plimmerton surf,surfing illusions - plimmerton,illusions ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Low tide will see you skewered on the rocks...takeoff is in knee deep water with kelp.
Look at my description, it's crappy, ledgey right and goes once in a blue moon at the right tide, but it's rideable for a drop, bottom turn, snap then fade.
But then that describes most of the waves in Plimmerton.
www.wannasurf.com /spot/Australia_Pacific/New_Zealand_NI/SW_Coast/illusions_-_plimmerton   (454 words)

  
 Plimmerton Homes For Sale - realestate.com.au
You can Sign up for a Real Estate Alert so you are notified by email about similar properties as soon as they become available.
Situated in prime Plimmerton location this home is a “must see”.
Lot 1 has sold and we are about to commence building the next house on Lot 15.
www.realestate.com.au /realestate/nzni/wellington/homes+for+sale/plimmerton   (286 words)

  
 Education & Training jobs Plimmerton - Search Education & Training jobs and apply online
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Also, to help you to be recruited for Education & Training vacancies in Plimmerton, you may wish to add your up to date CV into your account, as recruiters will search the Tip Top Job CV database to look for relevant jobseekers for their vacancies.
www.tiptopjob.com /tiptop/links/jb/education_training_jobs.htm/t/15280   (379 words)

  
 Life in Papakowhai - Plimmerton promenade   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Some of the more exclusive properties in Plimmerton, with breathtaking views towards the South Island
Plimmerton, named after Sir John Plimmer, one of the early Wellington merchants, is a seaside resort and commuter suburb.
Property here is very expensive, particularly the properties along the promenade and on the hills overlooking it
www.serjeantson.com /interests/tour/location8se.htm   (70 words)

  
 Plimmerton Volunteer Fire Brigade Photos (syndicated by LiveJournal.com)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The following are the titles of recent articles syndicated from Plimmerton Volunteer Fire Brigade Photos.
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Articles are retrieved via a public feed supplied by the site for this purpose.
syndicated.livejournal.com /pvfbpix   (91 words)

  
 Scoop: Update on Paremata to Plimmerton Upgrade
While work on State Highway 1 Paremata to Plimmerton Upgrade is continuing to progress well, it is now likely to be completed in June next year - not March as originally expected.
The ground opposite Plimmerton Weigh Station is being prepared for road construction Acoustic mitigation of 50 properties is all but complete The new kerb and channelling along Mana Esplanade has almost reached Pascoe Avenue Goat Point retaining wall is nearly half way to completion.
Widening the northern end of the site, between Plimmerton weigh station and James Street, to four lanes is still on target to meet its December deadline.
www.scoop.co.nz /stories/AK0405/S00111.htm   (2157 words)

  
 Aquavilla Bed and Breakfast
Attached to our 1920’s home, your accommodation has its own charming courtyards, lounge, bedroom, kitchenette, bathroom and parking at the door.
Aquavilla is situated in the centre of Plimmerton Village, just 20mins from Wellington City.
Plimmerton has some of the regions finest beaches, great windsurfing, beautiful walks, excellent cafes and has a regular rail service to Wellington City.If you are holidaying, passing through, on business, going to the stadium or even honeymooners, Aquavilla is the place for you.
www.aquavilla.co.nz   (156 words)

  
 Spinnaker Motel - Plimmerton - Accommodation - Motels
Spinnaker Motel - Plimmerton - Accommodation - Motels
Located 20 minutes from Wellington City on SH 1, late-night travellers welcome.
Room prices: $92-$110 for up to 2 people, except family room $128 for up to 3 people, extra adult $17, extra child $12.
www.aatravel.co.nz /main/listing.php?listingId=11279   (134 words)

  
 deepfried.tv forum - Freewave Series 2005 Round 1 - Spring fever at Plimmerton
Freewave Series 2005 Round 1 - Spring fever at Plimmerton
Round one of the freewave was held in near perfect Plimmerton conditions.
A great crew turned up ready for action and action is what they got.
www.deepfried.tv /forum/postings.cfm?id=494   (168 words)

  
 Mana Island   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Mana is a small island, a few kilometers into the sea to the west of Plimmerton and Camborne; it can be quite clearly seen from Plimmerton Beach.
If you inspect the first picture closely, you can also see parts of the South Island behind Mana: we live near Wellington, and we can see the South Island across Cook Strait most of the time.
The second picture was made at sunset from Plimmerton Beach; you can see Mana as a vague silhouette.
ourworld.compuserve.com /homepages/kristiaan/manae.htm   (379 words)

  
 Plimmerton Courtyard
Here at Plimmerton Courtyard we have all the professionals and expertise to create the desired effect to enhance the value of your property, from just the simple task of designing it for you, to following through to the more difficult task of turning your dream design into reality.
We will provide you with a fixed price quotation never substituting quality products or finishes, because we want all of our work being viewed as `the best.' With Plimmerton Courtyard you will see and remember the quality, long after you have forgotten about the price.
To discuss your landscaping requirements please Contact us to receive your FREE onsite consultation (within the greater Wellington area only).
www.courtyard.co.nz /costs.htm   (332 words)

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