Skip to Navigation
|
Skip to Content
PORIRUA CITY COUNCIL
PO Box 50218, 16 Cobham Court
Porirua 5240, New Zealand
24hr Phone: +64 4 237 5089
Email: enquiries@pcc.govt.nz
Fax: +64 4 237 6384
Home
About Porirua
Your Council
News & Events
A-Z Services
Publications
Leisure
Visiting
Business
Community
Contact Us
About Porirua
Our City
International Liveable Communities Award 2010
What's Great About Porirua
Things to do in Porirua
Great People
The Mannings
Wiremu Grace
Chris Kenny
Jody Bank
Successful Businesses
City Maps
Porirua Pipeviewer
Property Maps and Aerial Photographs
Terms and Conditions for use of GIS
Wards
Suburbs
Planning Zones
Porirua in Pictures
Keeping Porirua Beautiful
Environmental Groups
Living in Porirua City
Education
Employment
Housing
Moving to Porirua City
Education and Training
e-learning Porirua
The Learning Shop
Whitireia Community Polytechnic
Employment and Career Services
Job Mentor Service
Partners Porirua
Porirua City Training Centre
Volunteer Porirua
WINZ
English as a Second Language (ESOL)
ESOL Assessment
Porirua Language Project
Migrant and Ethnic Communities
The Asian Network (TANI)
NZ China Friendship Society
Ukrainian Gromada of Wellington
Society for South East Asian Communities
Mabuhay Association
Armenian Association
The Lao Community
United Sri Lanka Association
Family and Children
Mana Education Centre
Porirua Whanau Centre
Family Planning
Plunket
Relationships Aotearoa
Whanau Kotahi or Family Start
Health and Wellbeing
Capital & Coast District Health Board
Healthlinks
Healthline
Pacific Health Service
Porirua Healthy Safer City Trust
Porirua Union and Community Health
Taeaomanino Trust
Tumai PHO
Housing Services
Community Housing Aotearoa
Department of Building and Housing
Housing New Zealand
Legal and Advice Services
Budget Services
Citizens Advice Bureau
Office of Ethnic Affairs
Road Safety
Whitireia Law Centre
Settlement Focussed Services
Refugee Trauma Recovery
Private resettlement services
Migrant and Refugee Education Coordinators
Refugee Services
Porirua's heritage
Porirua's Archaeological Heritage
Porirua's archaeology
Archaeological investigations in Porirua
Further information about archaeology
Porirua's Rail Heritage
History of the railway line through Porirua
Changes to the Railway line through Porirua City
Railway Tunnels in Porirua
Railway Stations in Porirua
Kenepuru Station
Porirua Station
Paremata Station
Mana Station
Plimmerton Station
Pukerua Bay Station
Muri Station
Railway Bridges in Porirua
Paremata rail bridge
Airlie Road Bridge
Pukerua Bay Road Bridge
References and information sources
Porirua's natural, cultural and historic heritage
Porirua History pre 1840
Porirua's History post 1840
Featured sites
Porirua's natural heritage
History of Porirua's ecology
Porirua's ecology today
Porirua's Ecological Sites Inventory
Domain A: severe salt belt
Domain B: mild, humid "nikau" belt
Domain C: inland hills and basins
Domain D: cool tops
Enjoying Porirua's natural heritage
What you can do
Civic History
Pre-European Governance Structure
NZ Elective Structures since colonisation
Members of Boards and Councils
Members of Borough and Council
Former Mayors of Porirua City
Coat of Arms
Porirua City Flags
Porirua's cemeteries
Porirua Cemetery
Pauatahanui Public Burial Ground
St Joseph's Church and Graveyard
History of Porirua Street Names
Porirua's suburbs
East Porirua
History of Cannons Creek
History of Porirua East
Historic site: Maara Roa
Historic site: Kenepuru Drive houses
Historic site: Mungavin Homestead and Gardens
East Porirua Signpost Stories
Historic Photos of Porirua East
Historic Photos of Ascot Park
Mana Island
Paremata, Papakowhai and Mana
History of Paremata, Papakowhai and Mana
Historic site: Ngati Toa Domain
Historic site: Paremata Barracks
Historic site: Gear Homestead
Historic site: Aotea Lagoon
Historic site: Former Hobson Street
Paremata, Papakowhai and Mana Signpost Stories
Historic Photos of Paremata
Pauatahanui, Judgeford and Whitby
History of Pauatahanui
History of Judgeford
History of Whitby
Historic site: Battle Hill Farm Park
Historic site: Belmont Coach Road
Historic site: Francis Bradey's grave
Historic site: Matai-taua pa, original chapel and St Alban's
Historic site: Pauatahanui Burial Ground and Rose Project
Historic site: St Joseph's Church
Historic site: Taylor Stace Cottage
Historic site: Thomas Hollis Stace Cottage
Whitby Signpost Stories
Historic Photos of Whitby
Plimmerton and Camborne
History of Plimmerton
Historic site: Airlie Road Overbridge
Historic site: Somme House
Historic site: Taupo Pa
Historic site: Taupo Wetland
Plimmerton and Camborne Signpost Stories
Historic Photos of Plimmerton
Porirua City Centre, Elsdon and Takapuwahia
History of Porirua City Centre
History of health care in Porirua
Historic site: Takapuwahia Village
Historic site: Todd Park
City Centre, Elsdon and Takapuwahia Signpost Stories
Historic Photos of Porirua City Centre
Pukerua Bay
History of Pukerua Bay
Historic site: Pukerua Bay Scout Hall
Historic site: Pukerua Bay School
Historic site: Taua-Tapu Track
Historic site: Waimapihi Pa
Pukerua Bay Signpost Stories
Historic Photos of Pukerua Bay
Titahi Bay
History of Titahi Bay
Historic site: Austrian State Houses
Historic site: Green Point/Komanga Rautawhiri Pa
Historic site: Te Pa o Kapo
Historic site: Titahi Bay Boatsheds
Historic site: Radio New Zealand Transmission Station
Historic site: Fossil Forest
Titahi Bay Signpost Stories
Historic Photos of Titahi Bay
Managing Porirua's Heritage
Heritage Management Strategy
Heritage Partnerships
Key sites programme
Key site: Plimmerton Station
Key site: Te Pa o Kapo
Key site: Porirua Hospital Museum
Key site: Taylor Stace
Heritage Review Project
Changes or nominations for the Heritage Information Database
Heritage Site Owners
Historic Building Owners
Natural Heritage Site Owners
Cultural or Historic Heritage Site Owners
Heritage grants
Your Council
Local Governance
Mayor and Councillors
Eastern Ward Councillors
Northern Ward Councillors
Western Ward Councillors
Executive Management
Governance Structures
Councillor Portfolios
Committee Membership and Terms of Reference
Te Komiti
Annual Plan and Long Term Plan Hearings Committee
Audit and Risk Management Subcommittee
Chief Executive's Employment Committee
City Development Subcommittee
Community Grants Subcommittee
Creative Communities Assessment Committee
District Plan Committee
Emergency Committee
Hearings Appointments Subcommittee
Judicial Hearings
Property Subcommittee
Smartlinx3 Subcommittee
Special Consultative Procedure Hearings Subcommittee
Wastewater Treatment Plant & Landfill Joint Committee
Council Organisations
Meetings
Council and Committee Meeting Documents
Notice of Extraordinary Council and Committee Meetings
Standing Orders for Council Meetings
Mayor and Councillors' Remuneration
Members Roles and Conduct
Representation Arrangements
Council Branding
Job Vacancies
Working for Porirua City Council
Democratic Process
Elections 2010
Declaration of Election Results 2010
Candidate Profiles
LGOL Elections Portal
Candidate Information
Ward Boundaries
Electioneering Signs
Enrolling to Vote
Electoral System
Glossary of Terms
Local Government Links
Local Legislation
Maori Liaison
Official Information Requests
Systems for Public Access
Council and Community
ANZAC Day
Citizenship
Civic Awards
Freedom of the City
Freedom of the City Photo Gallery
Porirua City Partners Programme
Current Porirua City Partners
Porirua City Partners - Kauri Partners
Porirua City Partners - Rimu Partners
Porirua Foundation
International Relations
Sister City Nishio, Japan
Sister City Blacktown, Australia
Friendly City Bamiyan, Afghanistan
Friendly City Yangzhou, China
Twin City Whitby, England
News & Events
Latest News
Media Releases
Media Releases 2012
Media Releases 2011
Media Releases 2010
Media Releases 2009
Local Government Reform Information and Resources
City Focus
This is Porirua City
Business News
City News
Porirua Videos
Bothamley Park Development Project
City Centre Revitalisation
City Centre Revitalisation - Background
City Centre Investment Opportunities
Porirua Railway Station Upgrade
Community Mural Projects
Graffiti Modified Design
Cannons Creek Murals
Railway Station Shelter
Te Rito Gardens
Porirua Graffiti Network Hangi at Te Rito
Niblick Toilets Murals
Waitangirua Mall Murals
Community elder celebrated
Resident Happy with Murals
Corrections Help Welcome
Minor Road Safety Improvement Programme
Transmission Gully and Link Roads
Help Save Water
Landscape Project
Public Consultation
Draft Porirua City Reserves Management Plan
Reserves Management Plan - Questions and Answers
Reserve Classification Types
Draft Reserves Bylaw
Draft Annual Plan 2013-14
Draft Fees and Charges
Demolition of Former US Marines Hall, Titahi Bay
Local Government Reform
Local Alcohol Policy
Winstones Aggregates Ltd Resource Consent Application
Proposed Land Exchange at Titahi Bay Road Reserve
Landscape Management Strategy
Proposed Plan Change 15 - Historic Heritage
Electronic Voting
Moana Court Flats
Speed Limits in Porirua City
Urban Vegetation Review
Network Utilities Review
Representation Review - Final Proposal
Proposed Cableway for Aotea Lagoon
Proposed Bylaws
About Public Consultation
Public Tenders
Events
Community Events
Councillors Clinics
Keep Porirua Beautiful Events
Settlement Support Events
Newsletters
Council Update
2012 Council Update
2011 Council Update
2010 Council Update
2009 Council Update
2008 Council Update
Community Newsletter
Porirua Sports Bulletin
Settlement Support Newsletter
A-Z Services
Abandoned and Derelict Motor Vehicles
Advertising Signs
Animal Welfare and Care
Asbestos Identification and Disposal
Bathing Water Quality
Bee Keeping
Building Consents
Building Code
Building Consent Applications
Building Inspections
Building Compliance Schedules
Building Compliance Infringements
Code Compliance Certificate
Certificate of Acceptance
Certificate of Title
Council Property Records
LIM (Land Information Memorandum)
PIM (Project Information Memorandum)
Building Relocations & Demolitions
Cable Cars
Decks
Solid Fuel Heaters and Fires
Spa and Swimming Pools
Business and Commercial Advertising signs
Busking and Street Entertainment
Camping Grounds
Carparks for Rent
Cemetery and Crematorium
Cemetery Maps
Whenua Tapu Cemetery
Community Advertising Signs
Conference Venues
Dogs
Dog Abuse Reports
Dog Breeds and Types Prohibited
Dog Care and Welfare
Dog Registration Tags
Dog Dispensation Licences
Dog Exercise Areas
Dog Importation
Dog Micro-Chipping
Dogs Barking, Stray, Nuisance
Dog Owner Rebate
Dog Prohibited Areas
Dog Rebate - Neutered or Desexed Dogs
Dog Registrations
Dog Transfers
Electioneering Signs
Emergency Management
It's Easy - Get prepared
Emergency Food Stores
Emergency Water Supplies
Treating water in an emergency
Finding water in an emergency
Storing water for an emergency
Wellington Region Emergency Management Office
Civil Defence Centres
Local Hazards
Pandemic influenza
Tsunami Evacuation Zones
Energy Efficiency
Event Management
Event Funding and Sponsorship
Event Marketing
Event Organisation Checklist
Event Licences and Permits
Event Venues and Facilities
Fees and Charges
Boatsheds and Pole Moorings
Building Consents Fees
Building Infringement Fees
Cemetery and Crematorium Services Fees
Dog Registration and Animal Control Fees
Food Premises Registration and Licence Fees
Gear Homestead Hire
Landfill Charges
LIM Application Fees
Liquor Licensing Fees
Parking Infringements and Fees
Parks and Reserves Hire Fees
Permits and Bylaw Licensing Fees
Resource Consent Fees
Sportsfields and Courts Fees and Charges
Swimming Pools Admission Fees
Trade Waste Fees
Fences and Fencing Issues
Fires in the Open Air
Fireworks Storage and Use
Food Premises - Registration
Food Premises - Change of Ownership
Food Premises - New Business
Food Premises - Inspections
Food Premises - Risk Assessment
Food Selling - Markets, Stalls, Public Events
Forms
Building Consent Forms
Resource Consent Forms
Licence and Permit Forms
Liquor Licensing Forms
Other Council Forms
Water, Sewer and Stormwater Connections
Working in the Road Reserve
Funeral Directors Registration
Gaming Machine and TAB Venues
Gear Homestead
Gear Homestead Location
Gear Homestead Photo Gallery
Graffiti Vandalism and Tagging
Hairdressing Registration
Halls for Hire
Harbour and Coastal Management
Hazardous Substances
Keeping Animals other than Dogs
Liquor Licensing
Changes to Liquor Licensing
BYO On-Licences
Catering Off-Licences
Club Licences
Off-Licences
On-Licences
Special Licences
Liquor Licences - Applications
Liquor Licences - Renewals
Liquor Licences - Variations
Liquor Licences - Complaints
Liquor Licences - Objections
Liquor Licences - Public Notification
Liquor Licences - Sale of Liquor (SOL) Compliance Certificate
Liquor Licensing - Contact Addresses
Licensed Premises - Definition
Licensed Premises - Management
Licensed Premises - New Premises
Licensed Premises - Temporary Authority
Liquor Licensing - Acting Managers
Liquor Licensing - Change of Appointment
Liquor Licensing - Manager's Certificates
Liquor Licensing - Manager's Certificate Renewals
Liquor Licensing - Manager's Certificates Training
Liquor Licensing - Temporary Managers
Liquor Licensing - Host Responsibility
Liquor Licensing - Host Reponsibility Policy Guidelines
Littering and Rubbish Dumping
LPG Heaters and Barbecues
Noise Complaints
Onsite Wastewater Systems
Outdoor Dining Permits
Parking
Stationary Vehicle Offences
Parking Enforcement
Parking Infringement Notices Liability
Parking Infringement Notice Explanations
Parking Infringement Notice Enforcement
Operation Mobility Parking for the Disabled
Pig Keeping
Plant, Animal and Insect Pests
Public Toilets
Rates
Rates - Porirua City Council
Rates - Cost of Council Activities per Household
Rates - Regional Council
Property Valuations
Rating Information Database
Rates Funded Activities
Rates Assessment Notices
Rates Instalments, Penalties and Arrears
Rates Payment Methods
Rates Postponement
Rates Rebates
Recycling - Household Collections
Recycling - School Resources
Recycling - More Options
Resource Consents
Resource Consent Applications
Resource Consent Public Consultation
Assessment of Environmental Effects
Resource Consent Public Notifications
Resource Consent Application Submissions
Resource Consent Hearings
Resource Consent - Building Relocations
Resource Consent Enforcement
Silt and Sediment Control
Small Building Sites Minimum Erosion and Sediment Control Requirements
Clearing Building Sites
Vehicle entry/exit pads
Silt Fences and ponds
Open Stormwater Drains
Trucks Servicing Sites
Stockpiling Material on Sites
Driveway Construction
Hydro-seeding and Landscaping
Road Reserves
Roads and Traffic Management
Rubbish - Household Collections
Rubbish - Inorganic Collection
Rubbish - Spicer Landfill
Reusable Cloth Nappies
Sandwich Board Signs
Smokefree Playgrounds and Sports Fields
Street Selling
Trash Palace Recycling Centre
Temporary Traffic Management
Tree Nuisances
Unauthorised Vehicle Access - Titahi Bay Beach
Vehicle Kerb Crossings
Wandering Stock
Waste Minimisation
Wastewater Treatment Facility
Water, Sewer and Stormwater Connections
Water Use and Wastage
Wedding Venues for Hire
Publications
Annual Plan
Previous Annual Plans
Annual Report
Previous Annual Reports
Aotea Block Development Plan
Asset Management Plans
Bylaws
Cannons Creek Lakes Reserve
Cemeteries Management Plan
Code of Land Development and Subdivision Engineering
Community Services Directory
Development Contributions
District Plan
Plan Change 1
Plan Change 2
Plan Change 3
Plan Change 4
Plan Change 5
Plan Change 6
Plan Change 7
Plan Change 8
Plan Change 9
Plan Change 10
Plan Change 11
Plan Change 12
Private Plan Change 13
Plan Change 14
Proposed District Plan Changes
Rural Area Review Project
Wind Farms
Dog Control Policy and Reports
Duck Creek Stormwater Modelling Report
Earthquake Prone and Dangerous and Insanitary Buildings
Economic Development Strategy
Gaming & TAB Venues Policy
General Policies for Reserves
Health and Disability Plan
Leisure & Recreation Plan
Long Term Plan 2004-14
Long Term Plan 2006-16
Long Term Plan 2009-19
Long Term Plan 2012-22
New Settlers Guide
Pauatahanui Inlet Action Plan
Pauatahanui-Judgeford Structure Plan
Policies
Porirua Development Framework
Porirua Harbour and Catchment Management Programme
Porirua "Safe As!" City Accreditation
Porirua Statistics and Monitoring
City Profile
Annual Residents Survey
Porirua Economic Bulletin
Quality of Life Report
Community Outcomes Monitoring Report
Frequently Asked Questions
Quarterly Reports
Online Resources Links
Porirua Suburban Character Study
Porirua Transportation Strategy
Positive Ageing Directory
Recreation Directory
Recreation and Open Space - A strategy for Porirua
Regional Standard for Water Services
Reserve Management Plans
Rural Fire Plan
Shared Responsibility Scheme
Strategic Plan
Strategic Plan Monitoring Report
Titahi Bay Beach Natural Systems Action Plan
Titahi Bay Beach Reserves Management Plan
Tree and Vegetation Policy
Waste Management Plan 2006
Western Corridor Submission
Youth Development Strategy
Leisure
Libraries
Pataka Museum of Arts and Cultures
Te Rauparaha Arena
Arena Aquatic Centre
Cannons Creek Pool
Walkways and Pathways
Porirua Pathfinder
1 Ara Harakeke Pathway
2 Taua Tapu Track
3 Whitireia Park
4 Camborne Walkway
5 Te Ara Piko Pathway
6 Pauatahanui Wildlife Management Reserve
7 Whitby Walkway
8 Southern Clifftop Walk
9 Aotea Lagoon
10 Bothamley Pathway
11 Colonial Knob
12 Spicer Botanical Park
Other Porirua Walkways
Cycling and Mountain Biking
Cycling with Children
Cycling for Women
Cycle Tracks by Grade
Biking Events in Porirua
Bikes and Public Transport
Local Cycling Groups
National Cycling Information
Porirua Bike Service Shops
General Cycling Tips
Cycling News
Community Recreation Programmes
Aotea Lagoon
Beaches
Boat Launching
Outdoor Courts
Playgrounds
Skateboard Parks
Sports Grounds
Sport Porirua Directory
Indoor Sports
Capital Futsal
North Wellington Indoor Bowls
Porirua Gymsports
Porirua ITF Taekwon-Do
Whitby Indoor Bowls
Outdoor Sports
Kapi Mana Netball Centre
Ngatitoa Tennis Club (Inc)
Northern United Rugby Football Club Inc
Paremata-Plimmerton Rugby Football Club Inc
Plimmerton Croquet Club
Porirua City Touch Module
Porirua City United Softball Club Inc
Porirua Leste Football Club
Pukerua Bay Tennis Club
ROCKZ Netball Club Inc
St George Rugby League Club
Titahi Golf Club
Wellington Baseball Association
Wellington Riding for the Disabled Association Inc.
Whitby Tennis Club
Water Sports
Dash Swim School
Hawaiiki Nui Tua Rua Waka Ama Club Inc
Mana Kayak Racing Club
Paremata Boating Club
Plimmerton Boating Club
Porirua Canoe Kayak Club Incorporated (PCKC)
Wellington Jet Sport Club
Wellington Power Boat Club Inc
Visiting
i-Site Visitor Information
Local Information
Activities and Attractions
Adrenalin Forest
City Markets
Golf Courses
Museums
One Day Itineraries
Parumoana Spheres
Shopping Guide
Sundial
Eating Out Guide
Places to Stay
Conference & Event catered accommodation
B&B/Homestays
Camping Grounds
Long Term Accommodation
Marae Accommodation
Motel & Boutique Accommodation
World Travellers/Self Catering
Getting Around Porirua
Photo Gallery
Business
Business in Porirua
Growing and Dynamic Economy
Productive and Diverse Business Sectors
Future Growth and Developments
Modern Infrastructure and Quality Broadband
Why Choose Porirua
Strategic Location
A Great Place to Live
Stable Diverse Workforce
Competitive Industrial and Commercial Land
Home-based Businesses
Support for Businesses
Porirua City Council - Economic Development
Council's focus areas
Economic Development Strategy
Grow Wellington
Porirua Chamber of Commerce
Pacific Business Trust
How to set up business
Successful Businesses
Effuzi International
NorthSouth GIS Ltd
First Windows and Doors
Whittaker’s
Community
Community Projects
Village Planning Programme
Resources
Contacts
News
Ascot Park
Cannons Creek
Earlier Cannons Creek Village Planning Work
Paremata
Pauatahanui
Plimmerton
Earlier Plimmerton Village Planning
Pukerua Bay
Earlier Pukerua Bay Village Plan projects
Ranui
Early Ranui Village Planning Programme work
Takapuwahia
Earlier Takapuwahia Village Planning projects
Takapuwahia Pou
Waka Shelter, Wi Neera Drive
Titahi Bay
Earlier Titahi Bay village planning work
Titahi Bay Beach
Titahi Bay Beach Watch
Waitangirua
Waitangirua Community Park Development
Waitangirua Park Opening
Whitby
Earlier Whitby Village Planning
Porirua Harbour and Catchment News
Digital Porirua
Historical Development of the Porirua Digital Strategy
Digital Porirua Trust Launch
Digital Porirua Trust Achievements
Porirua City Community IT Educational Trust
Cannons Creek Wireless Internet Project
Smartlinx3
Community Outcomes
Community Outcome - Multicultural & Creative
Community Outcome - Strong Families & People, Young & Old
Community Outcome - Active & Healthy
Community Outcome - Learning for Life
Community Outcome - Prosperous
Community Outcome - A Safe City
Community Outcome - Sustainably Designed and Built
Community Outcome - Valued Natural Environment
Community Outcome - Well Connected & On the Move
Community Policy and Research
Community Links and Resources
Community Funding
Creative Communities Funding Scheme
Porirua Older Persons Advisory Group
Youth Development
Youth Events in the City
Youth Development Team Profiles
YAG - Youth Advisory Group
Contact Us
Contact Council
Status Reports
Local Emergencies
Fire Danger Status
Road Closures Status
Sports Grounds Status
Swimming Pools Closures
Te Rauparaha Arena
Water Disruptions
Water Restrictions
E-government Portal
About this Website
Accessibility
Privacy
Copyright
Site Search
A-Z Of Services
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
Council sites
Contact Us
Tel:
+64 4 237 5089
Fax: +64 4 237 6384
enquiries@pcc.govt.nz
Online Request for Service
DATABASES
Cemeteries
Meeting Documents
Events Calendar
Library Catalogue
Network Model-Pipe Viewer
Rates
Reserve Finder
Ward Finder
JOB VACANCIES
Current Vacancies
Working for Porirua City Council
MAPS
GIS Maps
Porirua Pathfinder Map
Porirua Reserve Finder
Tsunami Evacuation Zones Map
You are here >
Home
>
About Porirua
>
Porirua's heritage
>
Porirua's suburbs
> Plimmerton and Camborne
Plimmerton and Camborne
"I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience. I know no way of judging of the future but by the past."
- Edward Gibbon
History of Plimmerton
Sites of historical interest in Plimmerton
Signpost stories of Plimmerton
Historic images of Plimmerton