Porirua (Parirua)

Porirua is a

• city

• town

• area of land

• island

• settlement

What was Porirua originally called?

• porerau

• pororua

• parurua

• parirua

Why did the Europeans fight the Māori on battle hill?

• Because Hone Heke chopped down a flag pole

• They were worried that Māori would take over

• Cause they wanted Whittaker's chocolate

• To stop Māori resistance

Who was the Ngāti Toa chief?

• Te Haramanu

• Te Rauparaha

• Te Rangihaeata

• Te Wherowhero

Porirua was the home to the first what in Aotearoa?

• Dominos

• City

• McDonalds

• Swimming Pool

What is the population of Porirua from the last census?

• 51,576

• 56,559

• 52,904

• 59,830

Who discovered porirua?

• Kupe

• Captain Cook

• Te Rauparaha

• Bob

Which tribe took control of the porirua coast

• Ngāti Toa

• Ngāti Tara

• Ngāti Ira

• Ngāti Noru