Porirua was a New Zealand parliamentary electorate in the North Island. It existed during two periods; from 1860 to 1870, and then from 1963 to 1996.
The former Porirua electorate was based in Porirua City, about 20 km north of Wellington. When the electorate became the Onepoto and PÃÂuatahanui General Wards, the estimated population of Porirua was 47,300.
The electorate was first created in 1860 for the term of the 3rd New Zealand Parliament. It existed until the end of the 4th Parliament in 1870. Alfred Brandon was the representative during that period.
The electorate was recreated in 1963 for the 34th Parliament. In 1996 with MMP, the electorate was replaced by the new Mana electorate. The holder of Porirua, Graham Kelly chose to become a list MP in 2002.
From 1963 to 1996, the electorate was held by three Labour Party representatives: Henry May, Gerry Wall, and Graham Kelly.
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