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  Kaitangata, New Zealand - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kaitangata is a town near the coast of South Otago, New Zealand, on the left bank of the Clutha River ten kilometres south east of Balclutha.
According to the 2001 census, the usually resident population of Kaitangata was 789, a decrease of 75 since 1996.
One of New Zealand's early industrial disasters occurred at the Kaitangata mine in 1879, when the lives of 34 miners were lost in an underground explosion.
www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kaitangata,_New_Zealand   (153 words)

  
 Kaitangata - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kaitangata is a small town near the coast of South Otago in New Zealand.
Kaitangata has sometimes been used to mean cannibal.
In Polynesian mythology, Kaitangata is a son of Rehua who fell to Earth, his blood staining the sky red.
www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kaitangata   (137 words)

  
 Kaitangata, New Zealand -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
According to the 2001 (A period count of the population) census, the usually resident population of Kaitangata was 789, a decrease of 75 since 1996.
Kaitangata's European history is closely tied to (Fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period) coal extraction.
One of New Zealand's early industrial (An act that has disastrous consequences) disasters occurred at the Kaitangata mine in 1879, when the lives of 34 miners were lost in an underground explosion.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/K/Ka/Kaitangata,_New_Zealand.htm   (168 words)

  
 Kaitangata -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
" (Click link for more info and facts about Kaitangata) Kaitangata" is small town near the coast of South (Click link for more info and facts about Otago) Otago in (An independent country within the British Commonwealth; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1907; known for sheep and spectacular scenery) New Zealand.
In (Click link for more info and facts about Maori language) Maori language, Kaitangata means human food - kai being food and tangata being human, or people.
In (Click link for more info and facts about Polynesian mythology) Polynesian mythology, Kaitangata is a son of (Click link for more info and facts about Rehua) Rehua who fell to (The 3rd planet from the sun; the planet on which we live) Earth, his blood staining the sky red.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/K/Ka/Kaitangata.htm   (149 words)

  
 History of the Shantytown Railway
The first piece of railway equipment was the Heisler 1494, this was in a sorry state as it hadn't worked for some time and the West Coast climate had taken its toll.
On the opening day the Minster of mines donated a steam engine that use to work for the Mines Department, this engine was Sharp, Stewart 4270, later to be known as "Kaitangata" after her workplace of 70 years.
Kaitangata was the first steam engine to run on the new Shantytown Railway.
www.geocities.com /shantyrail/about.html   (609 words)

  
 New Zealand Coal | Otago Coal Region   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Kaitangata coalfield is structurally and stratigraphically complex, with up to 19 seams, commonly 2-5 m thick (maximum 20 m), within a fluvial sequence overlain by marine sediments.
Coal at Kaitangata ranges from lignite to sub-bituminous B in rank with low to medium ash and medium to high sulphur contents.
NZCRS exploration of the Kaitangata Coalfield commenced in 1981 when growing interest in discoveries of lignite resources in Eastern Southland and Central Otago suggested it would be appropriate to bring forward planned exploration of the Kaitangata field to determine whether large-scale opencastable resources existed to be included in an evaluation for large-scale mining.
www.crownminerals.govt.nz /coal/resources/deposits/otago.html   (736 words)

  
 Kaitangata Rural Centre Community Profile(published)
The unemployment rate in Kaitangata was 3.9 percent, compared with 7.5 percent for all of New Zealand.
The average household size in Kaitangata was 2.4 people, compared with 2.7 for all of New Zealand.
For dwellings that were rented, the average weekly rent paid for permanent private dwellings in Kaitangata was $85, compared with $174 for New Zealand as a whole.
www2.stats.govt.nz /domino/external/web/CommProfiles.nsf/FindInfobyArea/606900-rl   (573 words)

  
 International Sales - Book Details   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Kaitangata is an island with a rocky fist punching skywards.
Kaitangata seems to have a will of its own, and a voice, although only Meredith can hear it...
Kaitangata Twitch is an engaging family story and a spellbinding supernatural thriller, by an author who has won international acclaim.
www.allenandunwin.com /exports/product.asp?ISBN=174114485X   (291 words)

  
 KAITANGATA - 1966 Encyclopaedia of New Zealand
Kaitangata is situated in the lower Clutha basin on the Matau branch of the Clutha River and 4 miles upstream from the mouth.
Kaitangata is 8 miles south-east of Balclutha and 54 miles south-west of Dunedin by road or rail.
Kaitangata functions as a servicing centre and a dormitory for miners employed in the State coal mines.
www.teara.govt.nz /1966/K/Kaitangata/Kaitangata/en   (760 words)

  
 Rehua - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
In Polynesian mythology, Rehua is a star god, who lives in Te-Putahu-Nui-o-Rehua in Rangi Tuarea, the tenth of twelve heavens in Polynesian lore.
He is a son of Rangi and Papa, and the father of Kaitangata, as well as the ancestor of Maui.
Rehua invented the Tui (a staple food of the Polynesians) by shaking it out of his hair.
www.encyclopedia-online.info /Rehua   (86 words)

  
 News/Events
Kaitangata and Districts Promotions Association promotes and develops the Kaitangata district through a variety of activities.
The Kaitangata and Districts Promotions Association aims to promote and develop the area of Kaitangata for ratepayers and visitors.
These volunteers are passionate about their community and are dedicated to making the Kaitangata district a better place to live.
www.trustpower.co.nz /Content/ViewItem.aspx?item=306   (752 words)

  
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Kai Point Coal is mined today from an open cast mine at Kaitangata and the coal is widely used throughout Otago and Southland.
Kaitangata was founded on coal and the hardworking spirit of the early settlers.
Situated beside the Clutha River, Kaitangata is ideally situated to take advantage of boating, white baiting and fishing opportunities.
www.cluthadc.govt.nz /Web%20Pages/Townships/Kaitangata.htm   (168 words)

  
 New Zealand Disasters: Kaitangata Mine - Christchurch City Libraries
Coal was first discovered at Kaitangata, just east of Balclutha, in 1844, but a mine was not opened until the 1850s when the gold rushes brought more people to the area.
Once a railway was built the mined coal could be transported to other places.
The Kaitangata Relief Fund was set in place to help the families of miners who had died in the Kaitangata explosion, and others who had suffered death or injury in mines around New Zealand.
library.christchurch.org.nz /Childrens/NZDisasters/KaitangataMine.asp   (402 words)

  
 Kaitangata, New Zealand - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
Kaitangata, New Zealand - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
This page was last modified 23:31, 22 Jan 2005.
This encyclopedia, history, geography and biography article about Kaitangata, New Zealand contains research on
www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Kaitangata,_New_Zealand   (167 words)

  
 KAITANGATA MINE DISASTER
The inquiry into the circumstances attending the late fatal colliery explosion at Kaitangata was resumed yesterday morning, before Mr E H CAREW, the District Coroner, and a Jury, at the Bridge Hotel, Kaitangata.
A brief delay was caused in the commencement of the proceedings in consequence of the temporary absence of a juror named Charles SMAIL (sic), who met with an accident on Friday evening.
At the suggestion of the Coroner several of the Jury repaired to Mr Charles SMAIL's residence, and brought him to the Court in a boat.
freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com /~sooty/kmdinquest.html   (6388 words)

  
 Composer
I was born in Kaitangata in May 1931, and studied Trinity Grades in both practical and theory during primary school days.
I attended South Otago High School and proceded to Dunedin Tearchers' College, and during my five years at high school was the church organist for the Kaitangata Anglican Church.
While Principal of Ruahine School, Wregglesworth studied the Trinity Grades in theory and practice again up to ATCL but school work at this six-teacher school was too demanding to continue.
www.sounz.org.nz /composer.php?search_for=works&search_by=com.composer_id&keyword_text=W284&keyword_type=match&selected_works=true   (242 words)

  
 Kaitangata, New Zealand - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation Kaitangata, New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Kaitangata, New Zealand - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation Kaitangata, New Zealand.
Here you will find more informations about Kaitangata, New Zealand.
The orginal Kaitangata, New Zealand article can be editet
www.encyclopedia-glossary.com /en/Kaitangata-New-Zealand.html   (211 words)

  
 Wenita - Otago Coast Forest
Otago Coast Forest comprises 12 blocks; Cuttance, Hopehill, Allanton, Morrisons, Pophams, Akatore, Brocks, Trounsons, Moneymore, Waronui, Wangaloa and Kaitangata spread along the Coastal Otago hills south of Dunedin, extending for a distance of 50 kilometres from Allanton to Kaitangata..
The climate is coastal with an average annual rainfall of 600 to 700 millimetres, well spread throughout the year.
Soils are broadly described as yellow grey to yellow brown earths of the Kaitangata, Henley, Akatore and Taratu series.
www.wenita.co.nz /otago-coast-forest.html   (605 words)

  
 Kaitangata - South Otago - map   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Kaitangata is 12 km east of Balclutha, about 45 minutes by car south of Dunedin and very close to the Catlins.
The Catlins area has become very popular with the tourists bringing more and more motorhomes to the town of Kaitangata, with a long coal mining history.
There are numerous bush walks and mountain bike tracks in the hills behind Kaitangata
www.prosale.co.nz /html/kaitangata-map.html   (95 words)

  
 DISASTERS AND MISHAPS – COAL MINING - The Kaitangata Disaster, 1879 - 1966 Encyclopaedia of New Zealand
A few decades ago, before the spectacular advance of hydro-electrical development and the increased use of oil products by railways and shipping had reduced the demand for coal, a large number of workers were engaged in the mining industry in both islands.
One of the worst occurred on 21 February 1879 in South Otago in the Kaitangata Coal and Railway Co.'s mine.
Defective ventilation, the use of naked lights (mainly candles) in the face of recurring evidence of firedamp in the mine, and the refusal of the manager (“confessedly unskilled”) and the deputy manager to abandon or modify their haphazard and slipshod methods of operation were shown to be the causes of the tragedy.
www.teara.govt.nz /1966/D/DisastersAndMishapsCoalMining/en   (386 words)

  
 New Zealand fossil spores and pollen - Nothofagidites kaitangata (Te Punga 1948) Romero 1973
New Zealand fossil spores and pollen - Nothofagidites kaitangata (Te Punga 1948) Romero 1973
1974 (?) Nothofagus kaitangata Te Punga; Archangelsky and Romero pp.
The epithet is based on the placename "Kaitangata" - a Māori word which can be translated as "cannibal".
www.gns.cri.nz /what/earthhist/fossils/spore_pollen/catalog/taxa/529.htm   (170 words)

  
 Guest' comments who stayed at Rona Kaitangata, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
We rented Rona Kaitangata because of the location, a little bit offside from the tourist hotels.
Rona Kaitangata is an excellent little house; perfect for two adults and a child.
Rona Kaitangata was quite inspirational to me for my artwork.
www.ck /rk2/guestbk.htm   (827 words)

  
 Kaitangata Community Profile(published)
The area used for this profile is based on Statistics New Zealand's area unit.
The unemployment rate in Kaitangata was 3.9 percent, compared with
The average household size in Kaitangata was 2.4 people, compared with
www2.stats.govt.nz /domino/external/web/CommProfiles.nsf/FindInfobyArea/606900-au   (486 words)

  
 Shantytown   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
This ambition came to fruition when the loco was officially commissioned for work on the Shantytown railway in January of 1980.
This engine is based on the N.Z.R. (New Zealand Railways) "F" class, and was built for the Kaitangata Coal and Railway Co. to work the 8 kilometre line from the coal mine at Kaitangata to the N.Z.R. exchange sidings at Stirling.
The coal company and railway were taken over by the State Mines Department in the 1950's with the locomotive continuing to operate the railway until the mine closed in 1969.
www.shantytown.co.nz /www/locos.htm   (825 words)

  
 OTAGO - STORY : New Zealand's leading news and information website   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
A Kaitangata woman is in Dunedin Hospital in an induced coma and another woman is before the Otago Rugby Football Union judiciary after an alleged kicking incident during a club rugby game.
The incident is believed to have happened during a match between Crescent (formerly Kaitangata) and Dunedin club Alhambra Union on May 22 at Kaitangata.
The injured player, Nikita Karaitiana, suffered a kick to the head during a ruck and left the field.
www.stuff.co.nz /stuff/0,2106,3297619a6017,00.html   (310 words)

  
 News letter   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
N.Z.F.F.A. The winners of the Harry Willians Shield were Kaitangata with 5 fish, Total weight 7.64kg.
The Harry Williams Shield is fished for by teams of 4 from the following clubs.
The Otago Anglers Ass, Kaitangata Club, the Clutha Club based in Balclutha, The Clinton Club, The Milton Club and The Taieri Club.
www.dissco.co.nz /oaa/newsletter.htm   (53 words)

  
 - Kaitangata Twitch Books at Real Groovy New Zealand
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Meredith lives with her eccentric and loving family on the shores of a bay, opposite Kaitangata Island.
When plans are launched to build on the island, the local community is divided, sell their homes and make money or protect their spot of paradise.
www.realgroovy.co.nz /books/isbn?searchstring=174114485x   (411 words)

  
 Kaitangata --  Encyclopædia Britannica
First settled in 1855, it was linked to the main railway line at Stirling (4 miles north) in 1876.
The name Kaitangata, from the Maori for “man eater,” refers to the ritual in which victors in battle consumed the…
"Kaitangata." Encyclopædia Britannica from Encyclopædia Britannica Premium Service.
www.britannica.com /eb/article-9044354?tocId=9044354   (75 words)

  
 New Zealand Coal | Kai Point No.2 Mine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Seams up to 20 m thick are in the Late Cretaceous-Eocene Taratu Formation in the Kaitangata Sector of the Kaitangata coalfield.
Mining at Kaitangata has taken place since 1870.
A 1989 mining feasibility study of the entire Kaitangata sector of the coalfield estimated 81.5 Mt of potentially recoverable opencast coal and 35 Mt underground.
www.crownminerals.govt.nz /coal/mining/mines_otago/kai.html   (70 words)

  
 KAITANGATA MINE DISASTER
William HAY a young man, unmarried, who has no relatives in Kaitangata but has a sister and brother in the colony; his married sister Mrs Hardie, is the wife of a baker of Green Island.
Thomas FREW a middle-aged man; he leaves a wife and five children residing in Dunedin; two of them are grown daughters, whom I hear are working in a factory there.
He went to Kaitangata today, and has superintended the arrangements for getting the men out.
freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com /~sooty/kmdcasualty.html   (901 words)

  
 Elizabeth Gillespie Alexander, b: 1882 - Green Island, New Zealand
Born: 27 FEB 1879 - Kaitangata, South Otago, New Zealand
Marr: 14 DEC 1901 - Kaitangata, South Otago, New Zealand
Marr: 23 DEC 1920 - Presbyt Manse, Kaitangata, South Otago, New Zealand
homepages.paradise.net.nz /cdelahun/gp25.htm   (345 words)

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