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  South Waikato District - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The South Waikato district is a municipality located between the c9ities of Hamilton and Rotorua in the North Island of New Zealand.
The seat of the South Waikato District Council is at Tokoroa.
As at the 2001 census, the distict's population was 23,469, of whom 65% lived in Tokoroa.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/South_Waikato_District   (145 words)

  
 Hamilton, New Zealand - free-definition   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
It is situated in the Waikato district about one and a half hours drive south of Auckland.
The city is located at the southernmost navigable reach of the Waikato River, amidst New Zealand's richest and most fertile agricultural land.
Education and research are important to the city, through the University of Waikato and through the agricultural research center at Ruakura, which has been responsible for much of New Zealand's innovation in agriculture.
www.free-definition.com /Hamilton,-New-Zealand.html   (361 words)

  
 Waikato   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The new English settlement was renamed Hamilton after Captain Fane Charles Hamilton, the popular commander of HMS Esk, who was killed in the battle of Gate Pa, Tauranga, New Zealand.
The city is located near the southernmost navigable reach of the Waikato River, amidst New Zealands richest and most fertile agricultural land.
Education and research are important to the city, through the University of Waikato and through the agricultural research centre at Ruakura, which has been responsible for much of New Zealands innovation in agriculture.
read-and-go.hopto.org /Waikato   (480 words)

  
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Hamilton is situated in New Zealand's North Island, and is the main urban centre in the Waikato region.
The South Waikato District has a natural beauty and is split virtually in half between forestry with towering pines and dairy farming in the green rolling hills.
Waipa District, in New Zealand's North Island, has a resident population of around 40,000 fairly evenly mixed between urban and rural, with the main urban populations centred in the towns of Te Awamutu, Cambridge, Pirongia and Templeview.
www.immigration.govt.nz /branch/HamiltonBranchHome/links.htm   (753 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Southland (district), New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Southland District is a territorial authority in the South Island of New Zealand.
Southland District covers the majority of the land area of Southland Region, although the region also covers Gore District, Invercargill City and adjacent territorial waters.
Two of New Zealand's largest national parks are within the boundaries of Southland District: Fiordland National Park, and Rakiura National Park (which covers most of Stewart Island).
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Southland-(district),-New-Zealand   (145 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Tararua (district), New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The Tararua District lies near the south-east corner of New Zealand's North Island.
The catchment is also the reason why the district is in the Manawatu-Wanganui Region, although traditionally many of the people of the district regard themselves as living in either Hawke's Bay (in the north) or the Wairarapa (in the south).
The district's chief town is Dannevirke, settled by immigrants from Denmark in the 19th century.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Tararua-(district),-New-Zealand   (312 words)

  
 ★ Manawatu-Wanganui District of New Zealand Information
It is the second-largest region in the North Island and the sixth-largest region in New Zealand, totalling 22,215 Km2 (8.1% of New Zealand's total land area).
The region stretches from north of Taumarunui to south of Levin on the west coast, and across to the east coast from Cape Turnagain to Owhanga.
1953 New Zealand's worst rail disaster occurs at Tangiwai, as the rail bridge collapses because of a lahar flow from the crater lake on Mount Ruapehu.
www.mkiwi.com /New+Zealand+information/Manawatu_Wanganui_District_information.html   (2866 words)

  
 South Waikato District Community Profile(published)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The unemployment rate in South Waikato District was 10.3 percent, compared with 7.5 percent for all of New Zealand.
The average household size in South Waikato District was 2.8 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 South Waikato District was $116, compared with $174 for New Zealand as a whole.
www.stats.govt.nz /domino/external/web/CommProfiles.nsf/FindInfobyArea/019-ta   (619 words)

  
 New Zealand Local Government   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The Central Hawkes Bay District Council will be accountable to its citizens for the good management of the public assets of the District and provide open Local Government at minimum economic cost, with the least possible intervention in the private lives of residents.
Oamaru in the Waitaki District is New Zealands capital of Victorian Architecture.
The Buller District Council is situated in Westport, on the West Coast of the South Island.
www.bangitup.com /links/new-zealand-local-government.htm   (1524 words)

  
 South Waikato District Tourism
The timber from totara growing in the South Waikato was considered of such exceptional quality that much of it was felled in the past to provide piles for Auckland wharves.
Extensive displays record and illustrate the history of the timber milling and logging industries which are an integral part of life in the South Waikato.
Although the main focus is on typical articles and material used by the early settlers of New Zealand, the artifacts include military memorabilia and a vast collection of farm equipment (including ten tractors).
www.downtown.co.nz /SouthWaikato/Tourism.html   (969 words)

  
 The Waikato Weather Bomb - 1. Introduction [New Zealand Climate Change Office]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The New Zealand Climate Change Office, Environment Waikato and Ministry for Civil Defence and Emergency Management commissioned this study to estimate the economic impact of the weather bomb event on the region, and to better understand the way in which communities understand, perceive and prepare for such risks.
Flooding damage was also recorded by EQC and private insurers in the South Waikato District towns of Putaruru and Tirau in particular.
The South Waikato sub-sample has twice the margin of error too large a proportion of Europeans, and a similar margin too few Maori, compared to the 2001 census.
www.climatechange.govt.nz /resources/reports/waikato-weather-mar-04/html/page2.html   (3002 words)

  
 Art & Culture
The South Waikato District is strategically situated between two of New Zealand’s most popular tourist attractions — the thermal wonderlands of Rotorua and the Waitomo Caves.
The South Waikato Economic Development Trust, established by the South Waikato District Council, has recently applied for funding to conduct a feasibility study to determine the commercial viability of a tourism operation based on celebrating and showcasing the culture of our vibrant multi-cultural society.
By considering art and culture to be part of the wellbeing of the community, the Council is able to increase opportunities for active participation in arts, cultural activities and events held during the course of the year.
www.swktodc.govt.nz /community/art/index.asp   (578 words)

  
 Pleppin: New Zealand - Selwyn District New Zealand - Tourism Information Guides   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
One of the South Island's most spectacular wilderness areas, Arthur's Pass National Park, is home to the endangered kiwi and the world's only alpine parrot, the cheeky kea.
On its northern and southern boundaries Selwyn District is bounded by the Waimakiriri and Rakaia rivers whose dramatic gorges, fast flowing rapids, teeming trout and salmon populations and exhilarating jet boat and rafting tours offer recreational opportunities for everyone.
The Waimakiriri Gorge is accessible from the townships of Darfield, Springfield and Sheffield on the main road between Christchurch and Arthurs Pass.
www.newzealand-focus.com /Canterbury/Selwyn.shtml   (754 words)

  
 Waikato District Health Board   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The district, renowned for adventure tourism, life sciences research and agribusiness, is centred upon the city of Hamilton.
It spans from the east coast to west, stretches south to the skifields of the North Island volcanic plateau and covers large areas of farmland and unspoilt native bush.
Waikato is home to a diverse population including relatively large Maori and rural communities, which influence the way health services are funded and delivered.
www.waikatodhb.govt.nz   (159 words)

  
 LookSmart - Directory - Franklin District, New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Franklin District, New Zealand - Heart of the Counties rugby world, this booming fertile area is divided between Auckland and Waikato Regions.
South of the Manukau Harbour and north of the Waikato Mouth, this settlement has had a primary school since 1906.
Franklin District Council controls the southern corner of the Auckland Region, to Miranda in the east, and the north-west corner of Waikato Region, notably Pukekohe.
lsxml.looksmart.com /p/browse/us1/us317916/us559898/us560003/us560009/us10116933/us10146048/us10118779   (310 words)

  
 A-Z Directory South Waikato - Directory for Businesses, Services, Organisations and Facilities
Located in the foyer of the South Waikato District Council building, Torphin Cres, are five statues 1.8m x 1.4m each.
Located within the South Waikato district Tirau is close to Putaruru, Tokoroa, Matamata and Cambridge and less than an hour’s drive from Hamilton, Rotorua, Tauranga and the popular beach resort of Mount Maunganui.
In the late 1980s Tirau was becoming a victim of the centralisation and urbanisation that had affected so many rural New Zealand towns but was saved by entrepreneur Henry Clothier, who had a vision for this little town.
www.azdirect.co.nz /southwaikato/attractions.asp   (1254 words)

  
 NZ Police : Auckland City District : Introduction
Hello, welcome to the Auckland City District Police website - covering all the places between Herne Bay and Freeman’s Bay to the north, St Heliers to the East, Onehunga in the south and Avondale in the west.
We at Auckland City District want to continue to increase safety and security including freedom from crime everywhere, whether that’s in our homes, schools, workplaces, parks, playgrounds and on our streets and harbours.
We are working with our community and co-operatively with our Police colleagues in New Zealand and overseas to find and fix problems.
www.aucklandcitypolice.govt.nz   (254 words)

  
 Pleppin: New Zealand - South Taranaki District New Zealand - Tourism Information Guides   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Its coastline reaches from Okato to the Waitotara River in the south and includes a number of towns: Opunake, Manaia, Eltham, Waverly, Patea and the largest - Hawera.
The 105-kilometre long coast-hugging State Highway 45, from New Plymouth to Hawera, is mainly in South Taranaki and is known as Surf Highway 45 for good reason - it gives New Zealand’s most consistent surf.
A 17-metre long canoe in the main street of Patea commemorates Turi, who is said to have bought Polynesians to this district centuries ago.
www.newzealand-focus.com /Taranaki/SouthTaranaki.shtml   (345 words)

  
 New Zealand District Councils : Districts, Council, Service, Services, Authority
District council situated in Westport, on the West Coast of the South Island.
The Council is the local government for the district.
Are dispersed over the four main towns - Leeston in the south, Darfield, in the west, Rolleston in the centre and Lincoln.
www.newzealandsites.com /government/local-government/district-councils   (366 words)

  
 Bibliography of Childhood in New Zealand
Comparison of English and New Zealand institutions, with emphasis on English.
The bear from the north: tales of a New Zealand childhood, 12
The education of New Zealand girls towards the end of the nineteenth century.
www.waikato.ac.nz /library/resources/nzc/childhood.shtml   (3755 words)

  
 Waikato - WorkSite / PaeMahi
New Zealand Ministry of Health list of District Health Board Websites.
Provides local government related services within the South Waikato District, including local roads, footpaths, water supplies, sewerage system, landfills, parks, sportsfields, recreation centre and pools,...
Provides local government related services within the Waikato District, including local roads, footpaths, water supplies, sewerage system, landfills, parks, sportsfields, recreation centre and pools,...
www.worksite.govt.nz /en/.regional/waikato-region   (630 words)

  
 Waikato New Zealand Web Sites and Information for Waikato Pogo.co.nz the New Zealand web site directory and search ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Waikato New Zealand Web Sites and Information for Waikato Pogo.co.nz the New Zealand web site directory and search engine
This regional council manages natural resources in the Waikato, New Zealand.
This area of New Zealand is one of the richest agricultural and pastoral areas in the world.
www.pogo.co.nz /Waikato   (196 words)

  
 NORML New Zealand
Happily, though, I have news of two excellent and comprehensive reports on medicinal use of cannabis and its derivatives, this time from the United States.
Even better, both have considerable numbers of New Zealand holdings and are recent compilations of current evidence-based studies about medicinal usage of cannabis.
This site © 1998-2005 NORML New Zealand, except all logos, trademarks and articles in this site are property of their respective owner and all comments are property of their authors.
www.norml.org.nz /postt74.html   (1607 words)

  
 LookSmart - Directory - South Waikato District   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
South Waikato District - Dams, timber-processing town Tokoroa, and the older Putaruru dominate this dairying and forestry location.
Read about the history of the small Waikato town, and how it was transformed from a struggling backwater to a popular tourist destination.
Join the Zeal community and help build the "South Waikato District" Directory Category.
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 @index.com> Regional> Oceania> New Zealand> Waikato> Councils> South Waikato District
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Regional: Oceania: New Zealand: Government: Local Government: City and District Councils (0)
South Waikato District Council - Official web site of the territorial local authority for the southern part of the Waikato.
atindex.com /Regional/Oceania/New_Zealand/Waikato/Councils/South_Waikato_District   (51 words)

  
 Parklands City Motel Hamilton New Zealand - North Island   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Centrally located to all major attractions within the Waikato district and central North Island.
Situated on the banks of the Waikato River.
This is the first Mormon Temple to be established by the Church of Latter Day Saints in the South Pacific.
parklandscitymotel.co.nz /parklands.html   (178 words)

  
 Tokoroa Central Community Profile(published)
the population for New Zealand as a whole has changed by 3.3 percent since 1996.
The area used for this profile is based on Statistics New Zealand's area unit.
in South Waikato District was Agriculture and Fishery Workers (19.7 percent) and
www.stats.govt.nz /domino/external/web/CommProfiles.nsf/FindInfobyArea/535350-au   (511 words)

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