Porirua

British

/ ˌpɔːrɪˈruːə /

noun

a city in New Zealand, on the North Island just north of Wellington. Pop: 50 600 (2004 est)

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For residents of Porirua, New Zealand, the scenario is not hypothetical.

From New York Times

Porirua City Council had previously reached an agreement with those participating in the siren battles, which involved groups going to industrial areas and finishing by 10pm.

From BBC

Residents of Porirua have launched a petition to bring an end to the noise.

From BBC

Wes Gaarkeuken - the author of a petition hoping to stop the siren battles in Porirua, on the North Island - said taxpayers are "tired of the inaction and dismissive attitude shown by the council and the mayor concerning this issue".

From BBC

The petition has amassed hundreds of signatures and calls on the Porirua City Council to stop people blasting the music all night.

From BBC

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