Porirua turns 60 today.
It officially became a city on October 2nd, 1965, when its population hit 20,000.
Today, it's home to 61,800 residents and Mayor Anita Baker talks about the city's history. how far it's come and why it's such a great place to live.
The popular Colonial Knob walkway runs through bush and along farmland, and from the top walkers can see sweeping views of Porirua, Tawa, and up to Kāpiti Island. Photo: Supplied/ Dan Bailey
