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Manawatu-Wanganui - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Legends emphasise the importance of the river and it remains sacred to Wanganui iwi. In the Manawatu and Horowhenua Districts there are sandy soils and swampy hollows around the coast with loess-covered terraces and river flats inland. The other major urban area is Wanganui, with a usually resident population of 39,423 as at 5 March 2001. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Manawatu-Wanganui   (3051 words)

Wanganui - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Wanganui is located on the South Taranaki Bight, close to the mouth of the Whanganui River. Until recently it was generally written as "Wanganui" and pronounced with a w by non-speakers of Maori and a wh by those Maori speakers from other areas who knew its derivation. In 1995, the Moutoa Gardens in Wanganui, known to local Maori as Pakaitore, were occupied for 79 days in a mainly peaceful protest by the Whanganuiiwi over land claims. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wanganui   (967 words)

Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand // Media: J3: The Amalgamation of the Wanganui & Taranaki Presbyteries It is hereby petitioned by the Presbyteries of Manawatu and Wanganui jointly that the two Presbyteries be reconstituted as one presbytery to be known as the 'Presbytery of Manawatu Wanganui'. On 1 April, 2004 within the buildings of St. Mark's Church, College Street, Palmerston North, the Presbyteries of Wanganui and Manawatu met jointly and the meeting was constituted in prayer. The Amalgamation of the Wanganui and Taranaki Presbyteries www.presbyterian.org.nz /2623.0.html   (324 words)

Wanganui & Manawatu North Island New Zealand. Wanganui, Palmerston North, Whanganui National Park, Foxton, Levin, Feilding From the bush-clad banks of one of New Zealand’s great rivers, to the steep ravines of the Manawatu Gorge, the regions of Wanganui and the Manawatu have long fascinated visitors with their opportunities for exploration and adventure. Wanganui is the west-coast gateway to some of the North Island’s most untamed and majestic scenery. To the east are the Manawatu and Horowhenua regions. www.fourcorners.co.nz /new-zealand/wanganui-manawatu/index.cfm?fuseaction=realms&SELECTEDREALMID=1395&javalocale=en_NZ&DistrictID=434&domainID=4743&zoneID=new-zealand&new=1   (563 words)

Manawatu - Wanganui The Wanganui, Rangitikei, Manawatu and Tararua districts are bound together by magnificent rivers, forested ranges, deep gorges and long stretches of wild surf beach. Wanganui Airport has daily flights to and from Auckland. It's the longest navigable waterway in New Zealand - stretching 290 kilometres from Mount Tongariro to the historic city of Wanganui, which has established itself as a centre of excellence for the fine arts. www.newzealand.com /travel/destinations/regions/manawatu-wanganui/manawatu-wanganui.cfm   (534 words)

Unique New Zealand wildlife - Wanganui - Manawatu 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. 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. 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)

MSN Encarta - Search Results - Manawatu-Wanganui Wanganui, city on the south-western coast of the North Island, New Zealand. Since the local government reforms of November 1989 New Zealand has had 16 regions, each governed by a council. uk.encarta.msn.com /Manawatu-Wanganui.html   (102 words)

Manawatu/Wanganui - lifestyle opportunities House prices are lower in the Manawatu than many areas of New Zealand - the average price for a house in Palmerston North is $174,500. Along with easy access to beaches, rivers and mountain ranges, the Manawatu also provides numerous sporting facilities including the adidas Institute of Rugby at Massey University. The Arena Manawatu complex will shortly receive a multi-million dollar upgrade that will include an all-weather athletics track. www.immigration.govt.nz /migrant/stream/live/brothersisteradultchild/LinkAdministration/ResourcesLinks/RegionalLifestyleOpportunities/ManawatuWanganuiLifestyleOpportunities.htm   (194 words)

New Zealand's source for sport, rugby, cricket & league news on Stuff.co.nz: Manawatu-Wanganui derby could be end of an era Manawatu will be grateful for facing Wanganui first because it might be rusty after a long gap between games. Manawatu-Wanganui derby could be end of an era Manawatu's loose trio is one made for speed with the versatile Tui Meavao at No. 8 and lock convert Hayden Triggs at No. 6. www.stuff.co.nz /stuff/0,2106,3375869a10295,00.html   (593 words)

Manawatu Standard: local, national & world news from Manwatu's daily newspaper: Amy Smith gives representative team big boost With her in the team, Manawatu-Wanganui beat Wellington at the Sybil Green tournament at Wanganui last month and finished a confidence-boosting second. Manawatu 14-year-old Helen Handcock is the travelling reserve. Gone from last year's team are Caroline Scott (Wanganui), Kaye White (Palmerston North) and the reserve, Levin's Mary Isherwood. www.stuff.co.nz /stuff/manawatustandard/0,2106,3417668a6409,00.html   (356 words)

Manawatu-Wanganui --  Encyclopædia Britannica The marginal dunes of the Manawatu coast are planted with pine forests to hold the shifting sand. East and west of the mountain backbone, the rolling lowlands of the Manawatu and Wairarapa regions support prosperous sheep and dairy farms. The region rises northward to the Kaimanawa Mountains and stretches along the Tasman Sea to include the Rangitikei River (noted for its steep-walled gorge) and the Manawatu River. www.britannica.com /eb/article-9050452   (537 words)

PN Personnel - The Manawatu Region - Jobs, Recruitment & Employment Resources in Palmerston North, New Zealand, NZ Vision Manawatu was established in 1999 to lead economic development in the Manawatu region. The Manawatu education sector provides over 4,500 full-time equivalent jobs and has the infrastructure to attract students from all round the world. The Manawatu region has a huge bioscience research capability, with over 765 full-time equivalent researchers (excluding Massey University). www.pnpersonnel.co.nz /32.html   (280 words)

Ecological Footprints of New Zealand and its Regions - 11 Manawatu-Wanganui's Ecological Footprint [Ministry for the Environment] The Manawatu River is the only river beginning on the east coast that empties its waters on the west. The Palmerston North and Wanganui urban areas account for 112,104 people or 50.9 percent of the 2001 population regionally. The region has three major rivers: the Whanganui, Rangitikei and Manawatu. www.mfe.govt.nz /publications/ser/eco-footprint-sep03/html/page14.html   (2057 words)

ReliefWeb » Document Preview » Flood update 23 Feb 2004 The river peak of the Manawatu River was the second largest on record, the largest being recorded in 1902. The Rural Liaison Committee (RLC), consisting of Federated Farmers, Horizons MW, MAF, Dexcel, Fonterra, Royal New Zealand Airforce and the Wanganui Rural Community Board, is quantifying the impact of the flood event on the farming sector. SH4 Raetihi to Wanganui is closed due to slips, but with detours in place. www.reliefweb.int /rw/rwb.nsf/AllDocsByUNID/956c780139a5f44e49256e44000b724c   (1451 words)

Manawatu/Wanganui - visitor opportunities Check out upcoming events in the Manawatu/Wanganui region. At the heart of Manawatu region, Te Manawa is the only institution of its kind in New Zealand to unite a museum, art gallery and interactive science centre, to create a unique fusion of life, art and mind experiences. The following information can be found on the Destination Manawatu website. www.immigration.govt.nz /migrant/stream/visit/visitors/LinkAdministration/ResourcesLinks/RegionalVisitOpportunities/ManawatuWanganuiVisitorOpportunities.htm   (140 words)

NZOOM - ONE News - National In parts of Manawatu, the water supply is not likely to be restored until after the weekend. Some communities still have no running water and others are being asked to boil their drinking water as a precaution. About 1000 households in the flood-affected region are still without power and some 1,500 have intermittent or no phone service. onenews.nzoom.com /onenews_detail/0,1227,256599-1-7,00.html   (486 words)

Rathmoy Garden Cottage - New Zealand > Manawatu-Wanganui > Rangitikei This is the ideal location to explore the beautiful Manawatu / Wanganui Districts - it's gardens, it's golf courses, it's history and the famous Rangitikei River that runs through the farm. This charming and elegant luxury accommodation, bordering on the Districts of Rangitikei, Wanganui and Manawatu, will satisfy the most discerning traveller. During your stay at this luxury accommodation you may wish to stroll the 6 acre world renowned Rathmoy Gardens or enjoy the 2,500 acre sheep, beef and cropping farm, discovering spectacular valleys and views to the snow capped Mt. Ruapehu. www.gulivers.com /details.php?m=det&prid=758   (254 words)

Te Puna Web Directory > NZ > Regional > Manawatu-Wanganui Information on the Manawatu-Wanganui Region and its accommodation, dining, touring routes, nature based activities, places of interest and outdoor adventure. The Wanganui Chamber of Commerce and Industry was founded in 1885 and is a non-political, non-profit organisation which represents the full spectrum of business interests, small, medium and large throughout Wanganui and the District. Fosters the cultural, physical, spiritual, educational and economic wellbeing and development of the Iwi of Rangitaane O Manawatu. webdirectory.natlib.govt.nz /dir/en/nz/regional/manawatuwanganui   (1960 words)

Manawatu Wanganui Golf Association Manawatu golfer Ewan Westergaard was the best placed of the Manawatu/Wanganui Reps. Westergaard finished in 17th equal place which placed him in the top 32 for the matchplay. No joy for Westergaard as he went out in the first round to Todd Sinclair from Southland 4/2. In an all Australian final Mitchell Brown won a close battle against Andrew Dodt 1 up. www.mwga.co.nz   (89 words)

LookSmart - Directory - Regional Sport and Recreation in Manawatu-Wanganui Controls and co-ordinates all swimming in the Manawatu, Horowhenua and Southern Hawkes Bay regions. Informative look at the rowing clubs in the greater Wanganui area. Examine the claim that this is "the primary sporting and events complex in the lower North Island" and link to venues, services, events (by month), and gallery. lsxml.looksmart.com /p/browse/us1/us317916/us559898/us560003/us560009/us10110301/us10101746/us10118333/us10169837   (234 words)

Regional: Oceania: New Zealand: Manawatu-Wanganui: Rangitikei: Marton - Open Site Marton is a small farming town near Bulls in the Rangitikei district in Manawatu. The town is named after the birthplace of explorer Captain Cook, who was the first European to land in New Zealand in 1769. open-site.org /Regional/Oceania/New_Zealand/Manawatu-Wanganui/Rangitikei/Marton   (124 words)

Manuwatu New Zealand : Travel, Tourism and Accommodation for Manawatu NZ Manuwatu New Zealand : Travel, Tourism and Accommodation for Manawatu NZ Manawatu New Zealand is located in the south of the North Island. View further Manawatu New Zealand travel and tourism information. Related Manawatu Categories: [Manawatu, Feilding] [Manawatu, Other Areas] [Manawatu, Palmerston North] www.tourism.net.nz /region/manawatu   (169 words)

KiwiCareers - Hospitality for the Manawatu-Wanganui Region Domestic visitors made 4.8 million trips to the Manawatu-Wanganui region in 2003 and stayed 3.5 million nights. Palmerston North and Wanganui are also popular destinations for business travellers and people who work in education. www.kiwicareers.govt.nz /industry/i5_tou/r5b__8.htm   (354 words)

Weddings.co.nz - Manawatu & Wanganui suppliers of wedding dresses, shoes and bridal fashion and accessories Manawatu and Wanganui - Bridal and Women's Fashion and Accessories Weddings.co.nz - Manawatu & Wanganui suppliers of wedding dresses, shoes and bridal fashion and accessories Andersons Bldng Cnr Ridgway St & Victoria Ave, Wanganui www.weddings.co.nz /directory/bridal-womens-fashion-manawatu.htm   (290 words)

05 06 30 Repairs and maintenance Land Transport NZ's focus for Manawatu/Wanganui Land Transport NZ chair Dr Jan Wright says the agency and its partners are committed to making Manawatu/Wanganui’s major routes safer and more efficient, and making passenger transport more attractive as an alternative to using the car. Projects which may be funded throughout the year include the reconstruction of seven urban roads in Palmerston North to improve traffic flows and safety and numerous seal extension projects throughout the Ruapehu, Wanganui, Rangitikei, Horowhenua and Tararua districts. A new cycling and walking pathway will be developed at St. John’s Hill in Wanganui. www.ltsa.govt.nz /media/2005/050630-mana-wang.html   (578 words)

Foxton Beach - Psychology Central Foxton Beach is a small settlement in the Manawatu-Wanganui region of New Zealand's North Island. It is located on the South Taranaki Bight at the mouth of the Manawatu River, 35 kilometres southwest of Palmerston North, and six kilometres west of Foxton. This article about a place in New Zealand is a stub. psychcentral.com /psypsych/Foxton_Beach   (112 words)

Manawatu - Wanganui Accommodation Page 2 Manawatu - Wanganui, New Zealand - Accomodation for vacation, holiday or business. Click HERE for Premier Manawatu - Wanganui Accommodation! Siena Motor Lodge - New Premium quality air-conditioned studio and 1 bedroom units some with spa baths. www.innz.co.nz /accommodation/manawatu/page2.html   (117 words)

Rathmoy - Luxury Accommmodation Wanganui & Manawatu Half way between Lake Taupo and Wellington in the Manawatu / Wanganui Region, this accommodation will delight the most discerning traveller. Read more and see photographs of this beautiful accommodation. www.rathmoy.co.nz   (57 words)

Scoop: Transit draft plan released for consultation Transit Wanganui regional manager Errol Christiansen said Transit had assigned priorities to projects and activities in line with the requirements of the Land Transport Management Act 2003 to ensure a safe, integrated, responsive and sustainable state highway network. Submissions will close on 16 March and the final plan will be issued at the same time as the Land Transport New Zealand funding allocations for 2005/06 are announced at the end of June. www.scoop.co.nz /mason/stories/AK0501/S00136.htm   (1503 words)

Manawatu - Wanganui : Regional : Guides & Information : New Zealand Manawatu - Wanganui : Regional : Guides & Information : New Zealand Home > Guides and Information > Regional > Manawatu - Wanganui Wanganui District Councils site includes information on the Council organisation and services, community news, projects, publications, and the democratic process. www.kiwismart.co.nz /regional-manawatu.html   (171 words)

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