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Transport
*Bus * Titahi Bay is serviced by two Metlink bus routes: Route 210 - Porirua (Railway Station) to Titahi Bay (Pikarere St). This services the south-western end of...
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Weather and Tides
*Weather warnings*Check out New Zealand's official weather site: http://metservice.com/warnings/home. Porirua City Council alerts for unusual events. *Weather forecasts*Titahi Bay and nearby: https://www.accuweather.com/en/nz/titahi-bay/250998/weather-forecast/250998?partner=netweather&unit=c Titahi Bay Surf and...
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about the blue line project?
*Read all about the blue line project:* Wellington - Information about tsunamis, evacuation zones and what to do during a tsunami.[http://wellington.govt.nz/about-wellington/emergency-management/prepare-for-an-emergency/tsunami] Island Bay Tsunami blue line project[http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/politics/9928884/Tsunami-line-proves-no-bar-to-a-good-house-price] *Please give...
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the importance of emergency lighting?
When Christchurch experienced the earthquakes in September 2010, the power went out and people were in the dark, with continual shaking for around 45minutes. Many people...
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History
Titahi ('One Cabbage Tree'*) Bay has a fascinating and rich history. Below are some aspects of this history. We would be delighted if you had more...
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Settlement of Titahi Bay
*Early History and Maori Legend* Maori legend tells us that the Polynesian navigator Kupe landed at Komanga Point, 3 kilometres west of Titahi Bay in the 10th...
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Fossilised Forest
Below the surface of Titahi Bay Beach lies an ancient forest... Titahi Bay Fossil Forrest Photo by Judy Tuck At low tide at Titahi Bay Beach you...
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Boatsheds
The first boatsheds built at Titahi Bay beach were on the rocks at the north end of the beach and were originally known as launch sheds....
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World War II Camp
Porirua was home to almost 8,000 United States Marines during World War II. A camp housing 1500 military personnel was built in Titahi Bay on land...
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Our Austrian Heritage
Under a Labour government, the state had been both land developer and builder of state owned homes. When the National Party took over the government in...
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