Porirua
Britishnoun
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For residents of Porirua, New Zealand, the scenario is not hypothetical.
From New York Times ● Oct. 27, 2023
Some descended on the city’s nearby central train station, and at least one group headed for camper van parking areas in Porirua, 10 miles north of the capital.
From New York Times ● Mar. 2, 2022
It references where his bones are from, and the area in which he grew up - Porirua, in Wellington.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2012
The journey of his tribal ancestors to the Porirua area is also represented in his design.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2012
The Maoris there gave to the bishop 500 acres at Porirua for a college, which was to be similar to St. John's.
From A History of the English Church in New Zealand by Purchas, H. T. (Henry Thomas)
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