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Your guide to winter and spring 2020
Discover Porirua - Your guide to winter and spring 2020 - Porirua City Council
reflection
A time                               for

Matariki is a time to come together,
reflecting on the year that has been                                                                         Go star gazing
                                                                                                             The Māori New Year marks
and planning for the year ahead.                                                                             the rising of the Matariki star
This year will be even more special as                                                                       cluster, also known as Pleiades.
                                                                                                             Early birds can view these
we return to the places we love and                                                                          stars in winter just before
reconnect with friends and whānau.                                                                           sunrise on the eastern horizon.
The new moon, or Whiro, on 21 June                                                                           In spring the stars move to
                                                                                                             the north-eastern sky and
represents the beginning of a new phase.                                                                     can be seen after midnight.
Mid-winter is the perfect time to spend                                                                      For the best views head to a
with whānau, sharing stories and warm                                                                        hill top away from highly lit
                                                                                                             areas. Our top picks are the
and hearty kai, and honouring those                             Celebrate Matariki                           Quarterdeck Lookout in Whitby,
who have passed away.                                           in Porirua                                   the Goat Track at Pukerua Bay
                                                                                                             Beach, or head up Rangituhi/
Customarily, it’s also a time to plan                           According to Māori astronomer
                                                                                                             Colonial Knob via Te Ara Utiwai
                                                                Rangi Matāmua’s maramataka
for the future, planting new trees and                          (lunar calendar), Matariki will rise
                                                                                                             (accessed off Raiha Street).
crops. In Porirua it’s a time where we                          in the east in late July and we’ll
celebrate life and our cultural diversity.                      celebrate in Porirua from 12 to 19 July.
                                                                                                           Share your celebrations
                                                                We invite you to join us ‘Inside Under
                                                                The Stars’ at Te Rauparaha Arena           Share your Matariki photos with us
                                                                where there’ll be fun for the whole        on social media #MatarikiPorirua
                                                                whānau with movies, delicious kai,         Tag Porirua City Council on
                                                                a family sing-along, wearable arts         Facebook, Twitter @Porirua_City
                                                                competitions and more. For details,        or Instagram @PoriruaCity and
Photo by Callum Hill                                            visit poriruacity.govt.nz/matariki         we’ll share your photographs.

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Artful storytelling
                                                                                             Wai (the water project)
                                                                                             6 June – 8 November

                                                                                             Thirteen New Zealand artists

at Pātaka
                                                                                             explore fresh water systems
                                                                                             in Aotearoa and the cultural,
                                                                                             environmental and political

Art + Museum
                                                                                             stories that surround them.
                                                                                             This multimedia exhibition
                                                                                             considers notions of public
                                                                                             and private responsibility to
Immerse yourself in the stories of our shores                                                our shared resources and our
                                                                                             legacy for future generations.
through the eyes of the best contemporary
Māori and Pacific artists in New Zealand.                                                    Image by Bing Dawe:
                                                                                             Downstream under Aoraki –
Pātaka Art + Museum is a renowned melting pot                                                Tuna with Barrier, 2018
                                                                                             Courtesy of the artist
of New Zealand, Asian and international arts and
cultures and one of the must-dos if you are in Porirua.

Exhibiting at Pātaka
He Kākano                                                                                    Angles of Perception – Woven Form
6 June – 8 November                                                                          24 July – 6 September, Bottle Creek Gallery

He Kākano is a solo exhibition by artist                                                     A wide range of weaving techniques
Stevei Houkamau. In this new series of                                                       and styles are in the spotlight with this
ceramic works, Houkamau references                                                           exhibition by the Professional Weavers
the indigenous tattoo practices                                                              Network of New Zealand. Come and
of Tā moko and Tatau, customary                                                              experience the energy and vibrancy of
vessels, matriarchal relationships and                                                       the sculptural forms and 2D hangings,
growth cycles to consider connections      Hawaiki-nui-ā-kiwa, He Wāhine Tuturu, 2020
                                                                                             with bold colours on black and in-
between past, present and future.          Photo credit: Birgit Moffatt                      studio weavers giving demonstrations.         Image by Janie Gummer: Curves of Illusion

Common Ground                                                                                Kāpiti
6 June – 8 November                                                                          31 July – 13 September, Toi Gallery

Common Ground surveys the                                                                    Gerda Leenards’ exhibition celebrates
outstanding work of Australian-based,                                                        Kāpiti Island and the unique visual
New Zealand glass artist Wendy                                                               landscape it creates. “The warmth of the
Fairclough, from 2007-2017. Working                                                          land attracts unusual cloud formations
primarily in blown and cast glass,                                                           creating dramatic light patterns.
Fairclough’s enigmatic still life                                                            Towards evening the illumination of
works also include cast bronze             Image by Wendy Fairclough: Clothe, 2017
                                                                                             colour and light creates a dramatic
and concrete components.                   Courtesy of the artist                            contrast to darkness,” Leendards says.        Image by Gerda Leenards: Kāpiti

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Gateway to
adventure
Whether you’re after an energetic mountain         On your bike                            Smurfs and fairies
bike ride, a calming bush walk or a magical        Mountain bikers are spoilt for choice   For the young (and young at heart)
                                                   in Porirua’s western hills Te Ara a     a mission to find Smurf Corner
smurf-hunting expedition, you can start your       Rangituhi. Spicer Botanical Park is     is a must. Take the Spicer Link track
adventure at Spicer Botanical Park.                an entry point to several of the        and you’ll come across the tiny blue
                                                   popular tracks there.                   creatures after a 20-minute walk,
Tucked away in Broken Hill Road, this well-kept                                            depending on how often you stop
                                                   • The Doctor: shared easy 2-way
secret is the perfect base for all kinds of fun.     track, 11.8km length. Ride through    to spot tui and kereru.
There’s something for everyone.                      regenerating forest in the            There’s a fairy hollow as well, so this
                                                     neighbouring scenic reserve.          magical walk is sure to delight the
                                                   • Spicer Link: shared easy 2-way        littlies. And it’s buggy-friendly.
                                                     track, 2.9km length. A great trail
                                                     for the whole family to enjoy.
                                                                                             Activities: Walking,
                                                   • Te Ara Tai Tonga: shared 2-way
                                                                                             mountain biking, trail running,
                                                     easy track, 3km length.
                                                                                             picnics, orienteering
                                                     Connecting Spicer Botanical Park
                                                                                             Difficulty: Mixed, from flat
                                                     to tracks in Wellington City.
                                                                                             and easy, to intermediate
                                                   No wheels?                                Type of track: Shared
                                                   No problem.                               Bike type: Mountain bikes
                                                   There are plenty of walking               Access info: Entry is via Broken
                                                   options, on any of these shared           Hill Road, with a small car park.
                                                   tracks or others that wind through        Cross the bridge to the park
                                                   the scenic and recreation reserves.       and follow the maps and signs
                                                   One popular walk meanders past            or head east from the car park
                                                   an old reservoir, a tranquil spot         along Te Ara Tai Tonga.
                                                   to enjoy among the trees.

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How much time do you get to spend
                                                                  Keep up with Dhys and the             in Porirua these days?
                                                                  Black Ferns on social media:          I travel back from Tauranga no more
                                                                      dhysfaleafaga                     than four days a month but anytime
                                                                      blackferns                        that I get to be at home, with family
                                                                                                        and friends, I am grateful for it. After
                                                                      blackferns
                                                                                                        every season we get six weeks of
                                                                                                        rejuvenation and I do spend this time

Dhys
                                                                                                        back in Porirua.

                                                                                                        What do you do to relax in Porirua?
                                                                                                        Do you have a favourite place to go
                                                                                                        or visit?
                                                                                                        Porirua is such a beautiful place. I love

Faleafaga
                                                                                                        being outdoors and spending time
                                                                                                        with family and friends in places like
                                                                                                        Titahi Bay or Plimmerton – barbecues
                                                                                                        on the beach and playing some touch
                                                                                                        that usually turns competitive. I also
                                                                                                        enjoy going to Arena Aquatics to
                                                                                                        either do some recovery or to enjoy a
                                                                                                        swim with the family.

                                                                                                        Do you have favourite places
                                                                                                        to eat in Porirua?
                                                                                                        One of my favourite places is Grilla

My favourite
                                                               What are your fondest memories           BBQ. The delicious barbecue meals
                                                               of Porirua?                              are so filling.
                                                               My fondest memory would be heading

things in Porirua
                                                               to the markets every Saturday straight
                                                                                                        What plans and ambitions do
                                                               after netball games for my club KBJ
                                                                                                        you have with the Ferns?
                                                               to get kebabs and pork buns.
                                                                                                        There will be club rugby and provincial
                                                                                                        rugby for the next few months and I’ll
Porirua’s Dhys Faleafaga made the Black Ferns                  What’s your earliest memory of           head back to Tauranga in October
                                                               playing rugby in Porirua?
7s squad in 2019, while still at high school, and                                                       where our Ferns season will kickstart
                                                               When I started playing rugby during      again. My ambition with the Black
has established herself as a mobile and powerful               college I joined Northern United –       Ferns 7s is to make the 2021 Olympics
player, capable of breaking a game wide open.                  Norths is where I feel safe and at       team for Tokyo. I want to be in a
                                                               home. Winning the Wellington club        space where I am physically and
She tells us what she loves about her home town                final in 2018 and meeting new people     mentally strong and to be the best
and her goals in the black jersey.                             have created special memories.           version of myself that I can be.

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Photo by Johnny Hendrikus
                                                                                         Heritage trail                             Iconic boatsheds
                                                                                         Pāuatahanui Village is steeped in          At the western end of the inlet
                                                                                         history and has a lovely country feel.     you’ll find the beautiful Camborne
                                                                                         Check out the heritage trail around        Walkway. This sheltered walk hugs
                                                                                         the village. A highlight is the historic   the shores of the inlet and takes you
                                                                                         Pāuatahanui Burial Ground, which           past the colourful, iconic Camborne
                                                                                         dates back to the 1850s and features       boatsheds. On the right day the water
                                                                                         an array of heritage roses, which are      is like glass, making this a lovely spot
                                                                                         tended to by community volunteers.         for calm reflection.

                                                                                         Photo by Mike Riversdale

A day full of fun at
Pāuatahanui Inlet
With stunning views, significant wildlife,
meandering walks and a country village vibe,
Pāuatahanui Inlet really has it all. This is the
perfect location to get back to nature.

Wildlife watch                             Walk the boardwalk
Pāuatahanui Wildlife Reserve is the        The popular Te Ara Piko pathway is
most significant saltmarsh in the lower    the ideal way to enjoy the spectacular
North Island. It’s home to many native     inlet on foot or by bicycle. The
plants and birds, and you might            pathway – a joint project between
spot mud crabs if you keep your eyes       Porirua City and Plimmerton Rotary –
peeled when crossing bridges.              is being completed in sections and will
Pop into one of the bird-viewing hides     ultimately create a continuous safe
and you could see white-faced herons,      and accessible path from Paremata
oystercatchers, royal spoonbills, banded   bridge to Pāuatahanui village.
dotterels, white-fronted terns, pied       The meandering path is a big hit with
stilts or many other wonderful birds.      locals and visitors alike.

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Coffee.                                                        Ruby’s Café
                                                                  99 Mana Esplanade, Paremata
                                                                                                          Plimmerton Deli
                                                                                                             15b Steyne Avenue, Plimmerton

Need we say more?
                                                               Ruby’s is a busy local café with a         Owner, barista and well-known local
                                                               reputation for great food, friendly        Roger Watkin opens his doors before
                                                               service and barista Cassidy’s top          sunrise for early bird coffeeholics and
                                                               coffee-making skills. This local gem       lovers of deli foods. He prepares all
                                                               is nestled in a courtyard, out of sight.   counter food from local produce and
We take our coffee very seriously and our local                The outside area is popular on sunny       his friendly banter makes the Deli
baristas are caffeine rock stars. Whether you like             winter days.                               a very popular spot.
                                                                   rubys.cafe                                 Plimmerton Deli
your coffee cold, filtered, brewed for hours or just
                                                                   RubysCafeMana                              eoples Coffee:
                                                                                                             P
a flat white done to perfection, we’ve got you                                                               Don Wilfredo blend
                                                                   Emporio beans: organic roast
covered across Porirua.
We asked our residents which coffee spots they                 Local Authority (LA)                       Little Black Coffee Truck
rate, and we were spoilt for choice! On the next                  S
                                                                   hop 1/1 Walton Leigh                     D
                                                                                                              olly Varden Beach Carpark,
                                                                  Avenue, Te Manawa                          Mana Esplanade
page are some top spots. For a full list of coffee
                                                               “Coffee is our main thing, it’s what       Get cracking views and coffee with
shops in Porirua, go to poriruacity.govt.nz/coffee             we do” says barista and co-owner           a conscience. Sheri and team have
                                                               Campbell Dunlop. LA are passionate         compostable take-away cups and
                                                               about coffee and this cool venue has a     their brew is fairtrade and organic.
                                                               reputation for friendly service and in-    For non-caffeinated alternatives, try
                                                               depth knowledge of all things coffee.      raw chai, beetroot and turmeric lattes.
                                                                   localauthoritycoffee                       littleblackcoffeetruck
                                                                   LocalAuthorityPorirua                      littleblackcoffeetruck
                                                                    eoples Coffee: Don Wilfredo
                                                                   P                                         Peoples Coffee:
                                                                   house blend, and Ethiopian                Don Wilfredo blend
                                                                   seasonal blend

                                                               Peppermill Café & Bar                      Fix Espresso coffee cart
                                                                  4 Norrie Street, Te Manawa                 3 Prosser Street, Elsdon
                                                               In the heart of Porirua City you’ll find   Not far from Te Ara Utiwai, you’ll find
                                                               Peppermill, a busy and popular spot.       the Fix Espresso coffee truck, a small
                                                               While Peppermill’s food is highly rated,   cart with a huge following. Friendly
                                                               the quality of their coffees, prepared     barista Georgia Godfrey’s coffees and
                                                               by baristas Hayley and Ngarongo,           home-made sausage rolls are the
                                                               also draws the crowds!                     stuff of local legend, so don’t miss out!
                                                                   The Peppermill Café & Bar                  FIX Espresso
                                                                   Mojo Coffee: Regular                     Mojo Coffee: Regular blend
                                                                   and Single Origin blends

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Fun for tamariki
 of every kind
                    For adventurous kids nothing beats                                                Come and have some VR fun at
                    Adrenalin forest. You’ll need to be at                                            North City Virtual Reality! They have

                                                                                 For
                    least 1.4m tall but any fitness level can                                         a wide variety of games and experiences

                                                                     tech
                    take part in the fun and challenging                                              for individuals or groups, suitable for all
        For         aerial rope courses. Obstacles start at                                           ages and abilities. You can move, duck,

      daring                                                           savikviy
                    1.5m above the ground but can go up to                                            walk, swing and crawl your way around
                    20m high in the air! While nerves will be                                         the play arena and your movements
                    tested, safety is paramount and there’s a                                         will be replicated in the virtual world.

      tamar   iki
                    line to keep adventurers safe at all times.                                       This is truly a unique experience.
                       O
                        kowai Road, Aotea or book
                       at adrenalin-forest.co.nz
                                                                               tamar                     3
                                                                                                          5 Kenepuru Drive, VR only available
                                                                                                         by pre-booking northcityvr.co.nz

                    The fun never stops at Laughalots with                                            Take the tamariki on a fun, interactive
                    plenty to do, from massive indoor slides                                          journey, getting up close and personal

      For
                    and giant climbing frames to bouncy
                                                                               For                    with the Police. So many things for

         tic                                                         curious
                    castles. It is also the only playland in                                          them to touch and see – from detective

energae
                    the region that has free amusement                                                trails and suspicious mugshots to trying
                    rides for the kids! At Laughalots your                                            on Police uniforms. The museum is
                    energetic crew is spoilt for choice while                                         open between 10am and 5pm, seven
      riki
       tam          the new café offers great coffee and
                    food to help parents kick back too.                    tamariki                   days a week and entry is free.
                                                                                                         Royal New Zealand Police College,
                       1 0 Lydney Place South                                                            Papakowhai Road, Papakowhai
                       or visit playland.nz

            For
                    Kids will burn off heaps of energy and                                            If you have petrolheads with a need for

 bouncy
                    have a tonne of fun at Awesome Bounce,                                            speed in your crew, the Indoor Raceway
                                                                               For
                                                                             my
                    packed with spaces for bouncing,                                                  is the perfect place to go. With a fleet

                                                                         zoto
                    climbing and playing, and a special zone                                          of more than 20 karts that include adult

  tamar
                    for the under-fives. You can even bring                                           karts (15+ years), intermediate karts (5-14
              iki   your own food or have a coffee and
                                                                            am
                                                                                                      years), and double seaters (so little ones
                    some kai at the café. A perfect place
                    for a group outing or a birthday party.
                                                                                              ariki   can ride with mum or dad), everyone
                                                                                                      can race together. Vroom vroom!
                        c Mohuia Crescent, Elsdon or
                       8                                                                                 3 Raiha Street, Elsdon or book
                       book at awesomebounce.co.nz                                                        at indoorraceway.co.nz

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What’s on
                                                                                     La Cabrita Mexican Grill

at our libraries
At a time of closed borders, books are our passport to
other worlds. Through the magic of books we can go                                   Tastebud Travel
on adventures, visit magical kingdoms or even time
travel, all without leaving home. Pop down to one of
our libraries and let the words whisk you away.
                                                                                     in Te Manawa
Libraries                                                                            You may not be able to travel at the moment,
Come and visit one of our lovely
libraries in the city centre, Pukerua
                                                                                     but why not take your taste buds on a trip to
Bay, Whitby, Cannons Creek and                                                       remember? Te Manawa, our city centre, offers a
Titahi Bay. Each has its own unique                                                  world of flavours at the tip of your tongue with
personality and opening hours.
Download the Libby or Overdrive                                                      cuisines from across the globe and the best in local
app to borrow up to 10 ebooks                                                        fare. Here is just a taster of what is on offer:
and audiobooks from our digital
catalogue. There’s always something                                                  Zara’s Kebabs                              Tuk Tuk Thai Kitchen
happening at our libraries – for
                                          Shamila Gurr at                            With a reputation of the best              You will forget you are in New Zealand
more information and opening              Titahi Bay Library
                                                                                     kebabs in Wellington, Zara’s is not        when you step into the beautiful
hours visit porirualibrary.org.nz
                                                                                     a place to miss! Feast on the exotic       Tuk Tuk Thai restaurant. Daeng
                                                                                     flavours of authentic Turkish food         and her team offer delicious
                                        Story World                                  at Zara’s. Gluten-free, vegetarian         authentic Thai cuisine made with
                                        Every Wednesday and Friday morning           and vegan options available.               passion. Take-aways available.
                                        from 10.45 (during school term time)
                                                                                         11 Serlby Place                           15 Hartham Place North
                                        something magical happens at the
                                        City Centre Library… Story World!
                                        This is when our master storytellers
                                                                                     La Cabrita Mexican Grill                   Curry Village
                                        read the best children’s books aloud         If you are looking for authentic           To add some spice to your tasty travels,
                                        to a captivated audience of pre-             Mexican food that will bring a fiesta of   head over to Curry Village. It offers
                                        schoolers. You can expect stories,           flavours to your taste buds, La Cabrita    flavourful Indian cuisine and their
                                        singing and a craft activity to keep         delivers, and then some! La Cabrita’s      butter chicken is local legend. Alcoholic
     Bee Trudgeon,
     Children’s Librarian               little minds and fingers busy. Get           family recipes never disappoint.           beverages and BYO available.
                                        your seat early, it’s very popular!              The Kiosks, Cobham Court                  19 Hartham Place North

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New in town:
Cobb & Co.
From its famous traffic light drinks to its little red
boxes of Cobb Crunchies, Porirua’s Cobb & Co. is
dishing up memories to a new generation.
We talk to owner Dave Hawthorne, who says good
old-fashioned family dining is the way of the future
and just what modern Kiwis want.
What makes Cobb & Co. perfect               Other than the dedicated menu,
for Porirua?                                how do you cater to children?
It’s the family atmosphere and the          That’s easy. We’ve got a kid’s area
homeliness, and it’s what the great         that’s set up with iPads, games and
people of this city have wanted for         lots of toys. It means parents can relax
the past five years. The restaurant         while the kids have fun. Happy kids
spans generations and everyone              make happy parents.
has happy memories of the Cobb.
It’s a place that really has something
                                            What other Porirua restaurants
for everyone.
                                            do you enjoy?
                                            Where do I start? Here in the city
What do you love about your job?            centre I love Tuk Tuk Thai and Filo, and
Apart from serving great food, I love       closer to home I love Whitby Co-Op
meeting the locals and I’m starting         and Topor.
to recognise people who are making
Cobb & Co. their local place.
                                            Away from work, what activities
                                            do you enjoy in Porirua?
What’s the most popular dish you            Believe it or not I do a lot of walking
serve? And what’s your favourite?           and very easy mountain biking. We’re
For adults it’s steak or the ribs, and      blessed to have lots of tracks around
for kids it’s fish and chips or the kid’s   Porirua City.
burger. My favourite is the Hoover
Hog, a large pork sirloin that comes
with crackling.

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Get moving again
with Te Rauparaha Arena
Arena Aquatics
The place to make a splash with
lane swimming and aqua jogging, a
toddler’s pool, wave pool, lazy river,
hydroslide, spa and sauna.

Arena Fitness
                                                                               Saturday 15 August | 10am - 4pm | Te Rauparaha Arena | Entry is FREE
Get your groove on at Porirua’s
only Les Mills group fitness classes!
Membership includes free access to all
the pool facilities.                                                           The Covid-19 pandemic has had a massive impact
                                                                               on businesses, and now more than ever, is the time
Arena Activities
Fun for all ages with Kindy Gym for
                                                                               for people to “love local”.
the tamariki as well as trips and                                              The Love Local – Porirua Facebook         • Market stalls and exhibitors
adventures for our older friends who      For a full programme of what’s on,   group was launched in late April.         • Local businesses
are still young at heart.                 visit: terauparaha-arena.co.nz
                                                                               It’s a place where Porirua businesses     • Activities for tamariki
                                                                               can post details about what they
                                                                                                                         • Yummy local kai
                                                                               have to offer, and anyone can join
Keeping fit and well with the whānau                                           the group to find local products and
                                                                               services. Following on from the success
                                                                                                                         • Advice and info for business owners
                                                                                                                         • Inspirational speakers
                                                                               of this group is the Love Local –           and workshops
Matt Wanoa                                                                     Porirua Expo. This will be a showcase     • Community groups and sports clubs
Manager Fitness, busy father of four                                           of what Porirua has to offer, where
                                                                                                                         • Exciting local performers
For me nature is the best way to                                               there’ll be something for everyone.
de-stress and I feel so lucky that our
family have loads of tracks in Porirua
that are easy to walk, bike and push
a buggy. Our favourite walking spots                                           Porirua events calendar
are the Ara Harakeke and Camborne
walkways, the beautiful scenery and                                            Nau mai, haere mai – we can’t wait
green bush energises your soul!                                                to have you back in our city!
We also have fantastic diving spots
in Porirua and on a good day me and                                            For up to date information
my sons will head out to Titahi Bay for                                        about events in Porirua visit:
underwater adventures.                                                         poriruacity.govt.nz/events

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                                                               Little                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Plimmerton
                                                               Espresso                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Deli                                            Pāekakariki Hill
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Backyard
                                                 Filo                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Café                                                     Pāuatahanui –
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Ruby’s                                                                  The Morgans Golf Retreat
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Café
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Camborne                                                                                                 Moonshine
                                   HAGLEY ST

                                                                                                                                                                                                       Mana Island                                                                     Supply Room
                                                                    The Post                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Camborne            Te Ara Piko
                                                                       Hotel                                                                                                                                                                                                             & D4 Mana
                                                                                         Zara’s                                                                                                                      Mana Island                                        Whitireia                                   Walkway
                                                                                         Kebabs                                Harbourside/                                                                          Tours                                                                   Onehunga
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Park             Bay
                                                                                                                           Streamside Paths                                                                                                                                                               Ngāti Toa
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Domain
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Titahi Bay       Little Black
                                                                          Cobham                                                                                                                                                                               Titahi Bay                  Golf Course      Coffee Truck
                                                                          Court
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Pāuatahanui         Pāuatahanui
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Titahi Bay                                                             Wildlife Reserve         Light House
                                                                          The Little                                                                                                                                                                        Beach                                                                                       Cinema
                                   La Cabrita                                                                                                                                                                                               Southern
  HERIOT

                                                                          Goat                                                                                                                                                                                                Titahi Bay
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Clifftop                                                                               Quarterdeck            Pāuatahanui
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Library
                                                                          Toilets                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Lookout                Burial Ground
    DR

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Endeavour
                                                   Cobb & Co.                          Curry Village
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Whitby        Park
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Papakowhai                                                      Judgeford                Judgeford
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  The Co-Op                      Golf Course
                                                                               Tuk Tuk Thai                         Laughalots                                                                                                                                                                     NZ Police                      Kitchen & Bar
                                                                               Kitchen                                                                                                                                                                                           Aotea             Museum
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Lagoon                                             Whitby
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Adrenalin
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Ascot Park          Library                                     Flighty's
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Takapuwahia                                                                                                            Café
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Forest
                                                                                                                                      LYTTELTON AVE

                                                                                                                Reading                                                                                                                                                       Pirate’s Cove     Aotea
                                                                                                                Cinemas                                                                                                                                 Awesome               Adventure Golf
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Bounce
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Bothamley        Waitangirua
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Fix Espresso                                Park
                                                                                                                                                             STATION RD

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Indoor                                        Bothamley
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Raceway                                         Pathway

                                                           North City                                                                                                                                                     Rangituhi/                  Te Ara
                                                           Shopping Centre                                                                                                                                                                            Utiwai                          Rānui               Cannons Creek
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Colonial Knob                               Te Manawa                            Library
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Haywards
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Colonial Knob                                                    Cannons Creek
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Lookout
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Kenepuru
                                                                                                                                                                          Porirua
                                                                                                                                                                          Station                                                                                                              Porirua Park                                                                                                                   Silverstream
                                                                                                                               Local                                                                                                         Spicer
                                                                                                                               Authority                                                                                             Botanical Park

                                                                                                                                                      TITAHI BAY RD                                                                                            Linden
Places mentioned in this issue
    Activities                           Eat & drink
Te Rauparaha Arena                   GRILLA BBQ
17 Parumoana St                      0 Parumoana Street
Pātaka Art + Museum                  Little Black Coffee Truck
17 Parumoana St                      Dolly Varden Beach Carpark, Mana Esplanade
Adrenalin Forest                     Fix Espresso
Okowai Rd                            3 Prosser Street, Elsdon
Laughalots Playland                  Plimmerton Deli
Lydney Place South                   15b Steyne Avenue, Plimmerton
Awesome Bounce                       Ruby’s Café
8c Mohuia Cres                       99 Mana Esplanade, Paremata
North City Virtual Reality           Peppermill Café & Bar
35 Kenepuru Drive, Kenepuru          4 Norrie St
NZ Police Museum
Royal New Zealand Police College
                                     Zara’s Kebabs
                                     2/11 Serlby Place                             We love Porirua City and
Indoor Raceway
3 Raiha St, Elsdon
                                     La Cabrita Mexican Grill
                                     9 Cobham Court                                we think you will too.
    Places
                                     Tuk Tuk Thai Kitchen
                                     15 Hartham Place North                        Nau mai, haere mai! Over winter and spring,
Spicer Botanical Park
Broken Hill Rd, Kenepuru
                                     Curry Village
                                     19 Hartham Place North
                                                                                   we invite you to explore our fantastic art
Pukerua Bay Beach                    Cobb & Co.                                    galleries, museum, and beautiful outdoors,
Pukerua Beach Rd, Pukerua Bay
Titahi Bay Beach
                                     1 Cobham Court
                                                                                   enjoy delicious coffee and kai and bring your
Beach Rd, Titahi Bay                     Paths & trails                            tamariki to burn off some energy. We’ve also
Aotea Lagoon
Papakōwhai Road, Papakōwhai
                                     Quarterdeck Lookout
                                     The Quarterdeck, Whitby                       got events planned for the whole whānau.
Cobham Court                         Camborne Walkway
Te Manawa – Our City Centre          Penryn Dr, Camborne                           poriruacity.govt.nz/discoverporirua
Pāuatahanui Wildlife Reserve         Whitireia Park
Paekakariki Hill Road, Pāuatahanui   Whitireia Rd, Titahi Bay                      On the cover: Local Authority
Pāuatahanui Burial Ground            Ara Harakeke                                  Photo: Neat Places
2 Paekakariki Hill Rd, Pāuatahanui   Pukerua Bay Shops/Station Rd
                                     Harbourside/Streamside Paths
    Libraries                        Wi Neera Dr/Station Rd
Cannons Creek Library                Te Ara Piko
18 Warspite Ave                      Pāuatahanui
City Centre Library                  Bothamley Pathway
17 Parumoana St                      Bothamley Park
Pukerua Bay Library                  Southern Clifftop Walk
6A Wairaka Rd                        Titahi Bay Beach
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