One of a Kind Finds in Porirua

Homewares on display inside Toi Store Porirua.
Shopping is one of the best ways to explore a city, and by sifting through Porirua’s many unique local businesses, you’ll uncover a true melting pot of cultures.

New Zealand Police Museum

An exhibition inside New Zealand Police Museum.
Place Wellington
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Showcasing and immortalising a true institution of New Zealand society, the New Zealand Police Museum acts as a unique catalogue of this country’s history, drawing...

Kaitoke Regional Park

View looking out towards Kaitoke Regional Park
Place Hutt Valley Upper Hutt
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A lush sanctuary nestled in the foothills of the Tararua mountains, Kaitoke Regional Park has an ethereal allure that captivates visitors new and old alike - and it’s not just down to its Lord of the Rings connections.

Percy Scenic Reserve

Grassy picnic spot with benches and ducks wandering around in Percy Scenic Reserve
Place Hutt Valley Lower Hutt
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Once a private family garden in the late 1800s, Percy Scenic Reserve is today one of Lower Hutt's most cherished public spaces to take in serene vistas, explore historic plant collections and picnic by the duck pond.

Staglands

Wildlife reserve with birds running around and a sign saying "Staglands"
Place Hutt Valley Upper Hutt
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Tucked away deep in the Akatarawa Valley, Staglands is a serene wildlife reserve with a focus on encouraging each visitor to nurture a genuine connection to and appreciation...

Maidstone Max

A skate ramp a Maidstone Max on a sunny day.
Place Hutt Valley
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Only a hop, skip and throw from Upper Hutt’s CBD is Maidstone Park.

Penray Gardens

A fruit and vegetable display inside a large barn.
Place Kāpiti Coast
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Penray Gardens is a pick-your-own paradise located in Ōtaki on the Kāpiti Coast.

Willis Lane

Three delicious looking hot dogs on a table.
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Wellington’s city streets are constantly humming with life and energy, but for a playful excursion that breaks the norm, you’ll want to head underground.

Niche Textile Studio

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Niche Textile Studio was set up by Christine Brimer to help share her passion with Wellingtonians - creating beautiful woven homeware with a focus on sustainability.

Our Kid-Friendly Guide to Porirua

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There’s no shortage of things for the kids to see, do, and eat in Porirua - here are our top picks for a kid-friendly day out in Porirua.

Hoi Studio

Reformer pilates studio in Miramar.
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Hoi is a Pilates studio in Miramar with a wholesome philosophy of laughter and light-heartedness in movement.

Shoe School

Students busy around the shared table at Shoe School, Wellington.
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A school teaching you to make your own shoes from scratch.

Wētā Workshop

A Wētā Workshop staff member showing two people how to paint a wound using fake blood in a creative workshop.
Place Wellington
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Your gateway to immersive filmmaking experiences.