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	Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand - Wises Maps
		The Manawatu District has a much gentler topography, consisting mainly of the flat, tree-studded Manawatu Plains that run between the ranges and the sea.
		In the Manawatu and Horowhenua Districts there are sandy soils and swampy hollows around the coast with loess-covered terraces and river flats inland.
		Waiouru averages a minimum mid-winter daily average of 0.1 °C. Rainfall on the plains is slightly below average, with Palmerston North receiving an annual average of 960 mm, while the rest of the region receives the New Zealand average rainfall of between 1,000 and 2,000 mm per annum.
	www.wises.co.nz /info/Manawatu-Wanganui (1302 words)

	SettlersManawatu
		In colonial days the western or seaward side of the Manawatu consisted of a broad coastal zone of sand dunes and swamps, originally covered with scrub and coarse grass on the dunes, and mainly flax and raupo in the swamps.
		Inland from this, the plains and undulating downlands were clothed in dense bush with excellent stands of totara, matai and rimu trees.
		The land of the Manawatu itself was crossed by several rivers barely navigable by a vessel larger than a canoe or a whaleboat.
	freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com /~ourstuff/SettlersManawatu.htm (2252 words)

	NZ Manawatu Information
		The land is lush and is an important agricultural plain for New Zealand.
		Since Manawatu is largely agricultural, Palmerston North mainly provides services to the country surrounding it.
		The inexperienced can take a course before kayaking along the Manawatu River while the more experience (and certified) can take a trip all the way to Cape Kidnappers for a breathtaking view of the surrounding cliffs and a look at the nesting gannets that deck the cape.
	www.accessnz.co.nz /manawatu (540 words)

	Manawatu-Wanganui - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Manawatu-Wanganui is a region situated in the lower half of the North Island of New Zealand, around the city of Palmerston North and the central city of Wanganui.
		The Manawatu District has a much gentler topography, consisting mainly of the flat, tree-studded Manawatu Plains that run between the ranges and the sea.
		In the Manawatu and Horowhenua Districts there are sandy soils and swampy hollows around the coast with loess-covered terraces and river flats inland.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Manawatu-Wanganui (3074 words)

	Manawatu Plains (manawatu plains resources) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Some of the most fertile land in the southwestern North Island of New Zealand is located on the floodplains of the Manawatu and Rangitikei Rivers, in an area known as the Manawatu Plains.
		Further north, the plains provide the basis for the economy which drives the city of Palmerston North and the towns of Foxton, Feilding and Bulls, all of which rely on the agricultural dollar to a greater or lesser extent.
		In geography, a plain is a flat, largely treeless expanse of land.
	xanax-buy.be /en/Manawatu+Plains (6550 words)

	Manawatu : Palmerston North, Wanganui, Palmerston North, Wanganui
		Sheep farming and cattle raising are important activities, along with cropping on the lowlands.
		To the south is the Manawatu region with its broad coastal plains, on which lies the university city of Palmerston North, one of the country's larger provincial cities.
		The central business district of Palmerston North is centred on a large leafy square where many of the original stores built in the 1920s and 1930s have been restored and are now charming boutiques, cafes and great restaurants.
	www.tourism.org.nz /regions/manawatu.html (283 words)

	Unique New Zealand wildlife - Wanganui - Manawatu (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		he Manawatu region is bounded in the east by the Ruahine and Tararua ranges, whose rugged terrain stands in marked contrast to the plains which lie between them and the Tasman Sea.
		The Manawatu River, for which the Manawatu area is named, rises in the eastern slopes of the Ruahines behind Norsewood, before turning south and flowing through the Manawatu Gorge, which divides the Ruahines from the Tararuas.
		Away from the forested ranges the Manawatu is extensively farmed, predominantly in dairy herds.
	homepages.ihug.co.nz /~janm/wildlife/wanganui/manawatu.htm (546 words)

	Plains forests returned to pasture - New Zealand rural news on Stuff.co.nz (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Plantation board forests on the plains have been producing low single-digit returns for some time, he says, pointing to a 25-year-old stump at the third- generation Holmes block.
		Unless there is a change of direction, the plantation board plans to remain a finisher of livestock on the plains and a forestry company in the hill country.
		Instead of planting on plains land costing $20,000ha, hill blocks with better rainfall and tree growth only costs $2000 to $4000 a hectare.
	www.stuff.co.nz /stuff/0,2106,3783743a3600,00.html (1739 words)

	Horizons Regional Council (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		During the last 500,000 years the Manawatu plains have been subjected to significant climate variations.
		During cold periods the plains were dominated by large braided river systems loaded with greywacke gravels from the Ruahine and Tararua ranges.
		During warmer climate periods the sea level rose and covered the plains.
	www.horizons.govt.nz /?pageid=156 (328 words)

	ANZ 2002 Geology of the Area
		The Manawatu plains are old sea floor which like many parts of New Zealand has experienced periods of being both above and below sea level.
		The plains last became land surface half a million years ago due to changes in sea level and uplift.
		It is noticeable that the Manawatu River has acted as a barrier to dune building any further east than this, as the river has simply carried wind-blown sands back out to sea.
	homepages.paradise.net.nz /lancea/anz2002/geology.htm (1210 words)

	Manawatu. No Limits (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Manawatu boasts a number of internationally renowned artists including sculptor Paul Dibble and artists John Bevan Ford, Shane Cotton and Bob Jahnke.
		The Manawatu anticlines are considered some of the best examples in the world of what could prove to be the starting point of new mountain ranges.
		Manawatu also offers superb tramping country, and some of the world's fattest trout lazing in its rivers.
	www.luxuryescapes.co.nz /manawatu.html (976 words)

	Environment Network Manawatu - ENM Group Projects
		Manawatu Branch of Forest and Bird have relaunched the pamphlet to guide those wanting to learn about the native plants in the Esplanade.
		Environment Network Manawatu funding application and Horizons Regional Council organisation enabled schools to be involved in the Trees for Survival Programme so their students can grow native trees from seedlings.
		Manawatu Tree Trust is working in partnership with residents, Ward Committee, PNCC, Horizons and ENM groups to continue the enhancement of Bill's Bush behind Buick Cres.
	www.environmentnetwork.org.nz /9.html (870 words)

	Palmerston North, New Zealand
		The city is situated about 140 km north of the capital, Wellington, in the centre of the Manawatu Plains, and close to the northern bank of the Manawatu River.
		It is 35 km from the river's mouth and 12 km from the end of the Manawatu Gorge.
		At Palmerston North the North Island Main Trunk railway is joined by the line that runs through the Manawatu Gorge to Woodville, then branches to serve most of Wairarapa and Hawke's Bay.
	creekin.net /c5316-n134-palmerston-north-new-zealand.html (709 words)

	Railways of New Zealand: Wellington & Manawatu Railway (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		This 2-6-2 (Baldwin 1891) loco was a true 'high wheeler' and fitted with 49 inch (1245mm) drivers, the largest used on a steam locomotive in New Zealand up to that time.
		This was the junction of the construction supply line built to bring rails from ships berthed at a nearby jetty in the Manawatu River and was known, I think, as the Buckley siding.
		The line of the old formation can be seen curving away around the toe of the hill and the farm track heading towards the river is built over the original right-of-way.
	www.trainweb.org /enzedrail/mainline/wmr (3540 words)

	Wanganui/Manawatu Accommodation Holiday Home Map New Zealand
		Wanganui, located on the west coast of the North Island, is a beautiful river city that is known for its heritage and arts culture.
		Both Wanganui and Manawatu feature a number of gardens well worth a visit, including the Heritage Park Rhododendron Gardens, rose gardens, English gardens and the spectacular grounds and gardens at the Bason Botanical Gardens, just a 10-minute drive from the Wanganui city centre.
		Foxton Beach is a popular holiday area with the Manawatu River mouth, estuary and ocean that are ideal for sea and river fishing, whitebaiting, surfing, sailing, swimming or boating adventures.
	www.holidayhouses.co.nz /wanganui_manawatu_accommodation_map.aspx (284 words)

	Otago Eprints Repository - Habitat mapping on the coastal plains
		Less than 5% of the land on New Zealand’s coastal plains is still in predominantly indigenous habitats, falling to less than 2% across much of the Southland and Manawatu coastal plains.
		This paper presents the findings of a research project undertaken on the Manawatu Plains and on the Southland Plains to identify the full range of natural habitats, their natural character, their location, their ownership and institutional status, if any.
		A total of 744 sites were mapped using ArcView GIS and then spatially analysed with reference to their potential contribution to the development of a strategic plan for the protection and enhancement of indigenous habitats on the coastal plains.
	eprints.otago.ac.nz /98 (366 words)

	Manawatu Foxton Bulls Motel Accommodation Apartment Hotel B&B Motels Hotels B&Bs New Zealand NZ Holiday Guide ...
		It stretches over the plains from the Tasman Sea in the west, to the Tararua and Ruahine ranges in the east.
		The largest city in the region is Palmerston North which lies to the west of the magnificent Manawatu Gorge, straddling the Manawatu River.
		The town’s attractions include the Science Centre and Manawatu Museum, an art gallery, a rugby museum and a large pleasant park in the centre of the city known as the Square.
	www.holidayguide.co.nz /Manawatu/Manawatu.aspx?Action=LocationOverview (407 words)

	Wellington/Manawatu/Wairarapa Holiday Homes & Houses to rent , New Zealand
		Wellington, Manawatu and Wairarapa holiday homes & houses cover accommodation opportunities for all the lower half of the North Island.
		A proliferation of Wellington, Manawatu and Wairarapa holiday homes & houses along the Kapiti Coast represents the attraction of the sweeping sandy beaches and numerous attractions such as the ornate Rangiatea Maori church and the Southward Car Museum where you’ll probably find a car just like grandad used to drive.
		The Manawatu region from Palmerston North through to Masterton is a superb drive through fertile alluvial plains, crystal clear rivers and high country ranges ideal for bush walks, tramping and hunting.
	www.holidayhomes.co.nz /wellington_manawatu_wairarapa/index.html (305 words)

	air2there.com Destination Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Blenheim is situated in the northeastern tip of New Zealand’s South Island, on the flat lands of the Wairau Plains.
		Palmerston North lies on the Manawatu Plains, nestled between the Ruahine and Tararua mountain ranges, in the central southern region of New Zealand’s North Island.
		The city lies a few kilometers to the east of the magnificent Manawatu Gorge, carved by the Manawatu River through the mountain ranges.
	www.air2there.com /Destinations.aspx (1973 words)

	Flowers delivered to Manawatu or anywhere else in New Zealand from Gift Barn Florists. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Their traditional stories tell of the shaping of the plains and hills and the journeys of the first explorers who named the land they discovered.
		Hau was the explorer who named the Manawatu River as he was travelling down the coast..
		As the first large blocks of land were bought from their Maori owners, the port town of Foxton was created, on the land of a Maori village called Te Awahou.
	www.giftbarn.co.nz /florists-flowers-delivery-manawatu.htm (542 words)

	Essential New Zealand
		Drop down through to the fertile Manawatu plains, past coastal horticultural farms, and rocky seascapes to Wellington.
		Travel across the manicured Canterbury Plains to seaside Timaru, whitestone Oamaru and alongside the rugged coastline to Palmerston.
		The plains of the Mackenzie Country lie before us and the Southern Alps to our left as we reach the central lakes and into the Mount Cook National Park.
	www.travelnz.com /tours/auckland/akext1.html (686 words)

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