Papakōwhai
Papakōwhai | |
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A view from the north-east: Porirua Harbour to the right, Porirua city centre and Rangituhi/Colonial Knob ridge in the background | |
Interactive map of Papakōwhai | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| City | Porirua City |
| Local authority | Porirua City Council |
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| Area | |
| • Land | 143 ha (350 acres) |
| Population (June 2025) | |
• Total | 2,360 |
| • Density | 1,650/km2 (4,270/sq mi) |
| Postcode | 5024 |
| (Porirua Harbour) | Paremata | |
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Papakōwhai
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Ascot Park | |
| Aotea |
Papakōwhai is a suburb of Porirua City. It lies approximately 22 kilometres (14 mi) north of Wellington in New Zealand.
The name "Papakōwhai" (Māori pronunciation: [papaˈkɔfai]) in the Māori language means "yellow earth". As well as being the name of the suburb it is the name of the main road connecting the suburb to the south. Most of the other streets in Papakōwhai take their names from Scottish rivers.
The first European known to have settled in the area was William Bowler in the early 19th century.
As of 2016 Papakōwhai includes the Royal New Zealand Police College and Aotea Lagoon public park.