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  Waitara, New Zealand - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Waitara is the name of a town and a river in the northern part of the Taranaki region of the North Island of New Zealand.
According to the 2001 census the usually-resident population of Waitara was 6250, a decrease of 4% since 1996.
The establishment of government in New Zealand occurred on 30 June 1852 with the Imperial Parliament at Westminster passing an Act granting representative institutions (partial self-government) to New Zealand.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Waitara,_New_Zealand   (930 words)

  
 Longstaff Family 1790-2001   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Noble King was born on 25 August 1884 in Inglewood, Taranaki, New Zealand, died on 26 June 1939 in New Plymouth Hospital, New Plymouth, New Zealand and was buried on 28 June 1939 in Inglewood, Taranaki, New Zealand.
Ruby Dorothy Gwendolyn Crabb was born on 13 February 1886 in Greatford, Marton, New Zealand, died on 30 November 1951 in Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand and was buried on 03 December 1951 in Taita Cemetery, Lower Hutt, New Zealand Plot #391.
Clive Henry Luxton was born on 14 November 1921 in New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand, died on 21 July 1922 and was buried in Waitara, Taranaki, New Zealand.
mywebpage.netscape.com /ryangenealogy/longstafftree.html   (6417 words)

  
 The New Zealand Wars   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
New Zealand's wars of 1843-1872 have not been memorialized, to the extent as have other wars fought by New Zealanders overseas.
Another name, the Colonial New Zealand Wars is also used, especially by Tim Ryan and Bill Parham in the title of their lavishly illustrated and well written book.
And, on the question of 'civil wars', some historians have recently suggested that the New Zealand Wars were really civil wars fought between a number of Maori tribes, with settlers and the Crown almost relegated to the role of bystanders.
www.newzealandwars.co.nz   (1959 words)

  
 New Zealand Skiing. Skiing and snowboarding in New Zealand, ski areas and resorts, ski and snow reports   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
New Zealand is home to 14 commercial ski areas, 9 ski clubs, heli skiing and cat skiing operations, as well as numerous opportunities for back country skiing.
New Zealand is a relatively small country renowned for its friendliness and spectacular scenery.
Commercial New Zealand ski areas, such as The Remarkables or Coronet Peak, - while not the mammoth ski resorts of Europe or North America - all have their own distinct character.
www.fourcorners.co.nz /new-zealand/skiing   (604 words)

  
 McDonald Real Estate New Zealand Waitara   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Whilst only 12 months old this branch has shown that it is definitely here to stay and aims to be the top office in Waitara within the first 2 years of its life.
Waitara is a community that looks after its own and the family philosophy of McDonald Real Estate Ltd has been extremely well received.
Waitara is one of the nicest and friendliest towns you could wish to live in.
www.eieio.co.nz /waitara.html   (105 words)

  
 New Zealand policeman acquitted in private prosecution for murder
The prosecution was brought by Jim Wallace, the father of Steven Wallace, a 23-year-old Maori gunned down by police in an early morning incident in the rural township of Waitara in 2000.
New Zealand police do not carry weapons as a matter of course, but have ready access to pistols that are kept at local stations.
Waitara’s main industries—a small car assembly plant, a clothing factory and meat processing works—have all been shut down over the past 15 years, throwing most of the workforce into long periods of unemployment and poverty.
www.wsws.org /articles/2003/jan2003/newz-j28.shtml   (1660 words)

  
 Early History
Material was ordered for the new railway in January 1872 composed of 10 miles of 40lb rails, two 11 ton ' A ' class ' 0-4-0 ' tank steam locomotives, (to be named ' Fox ' and ' Ferret ').
The contract for the first railway in Taranaki, the railway line from Waitara to New Plymouth of, 11 miles, 13 chains and 16 links, was accepted on the 21st July 1873.
The builders of a number of New Zealand railways, J Brogden and Sons.
waitara_rail.tripod.com /id6.html   (635 words)

  
 The Militant - September 25, 2000 -- U.S. socialist candidate visits Maori fighters
WAITARA, New Zealand--Margaret Trowe and campaign supporters were warmly welcomed when they arrived August 28 at the Owae Marae, a traditional meeting place of Maori, the indigenous people in New Zealand.
One subject discussed was the current campaign being waged by ruling-class politicians and officials, and sensationalized in the bourgeois media, that presents Maori as naturally more violent and more "criminal," and claims they abuse their children more than others in the population.
Janet Roth is a garment worker in Auckland, New Zealand.
www.themilitant.com /2000/6436/643650.html   (1209 words)

  
 The Militant - June 5, 2000 -- Workers speak out after cops kill Maori youth in New Zealand
WAITARA, New Zealand--The police slaying of 23-year-old Maori student Steven Wallace on April 30 in the Taranaki town of Waitara has provoked a major political discussion in this country on the role of the cops.
The news media has made much of the police's identification of the cop who shot Wallace as "part Maori" to deflect charges of racism in the police force.
Hunt took Militant reporters on a tour of the Waitara area to explain the history of the British colonists' attempts to seize the land in the 19th century in face of fierce Maori resistance.
www.themilitant.com /2000/6422/642253.html   (1320 words)

  
 The New Zealand Wars   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The issue over which the war commenced was a block of land, called the Pekapeka Block, now for the most part covered by the township of Waitara in North Taranaki.
Alexander was an officer in the Artillery who later wrote extensive memoirs of his service in New Zealand.
On March 17, 1860, the British Army marched out from New Plymouth and opened fire on the Pa, thus commencing what is generally called the 'First Taranaki War'.
www.newzealandwars.co.nz /cam_northtaranaki.html   (709 words)

  
 Welcome to Waitara
At the centre of New Zealand Petro-Chemical and energy projects, our community of 6,300 is confidently looking forward to a positive future.
We are unique offering pleasant surroundings, a wonderful thousand year history with signs of early New Zealand occupation, fantastic photographic opportunities, a meandering river, bush areas close by, grey sand and an untamed sea, excellent walkways, thriving shopping area, friendly and welcoming people, and ample parking.
Waitara is an interesting and positive destination for visitors, tourists and new residents.
www.waitara.co.nz   (172 words)

  
 Waitara: rich in Maori history, Aotearoa New Zealand
Waitara is one of the oldest settled pre-European areas of Aotearoa New Zealand, hugely rich in Maori history, and has one of the oldest Marae in the country with a magnificent traditionally carved Maori meeting house.
Taranaki is a region full of beautiful gardens, and Trenowth is an easy 30 minutes drive from the world renown Pukeiti Gardens (web site opens in new window), which features one of the world's great collections of species and hybrid rhododendrons, and azaleas set in centuries old luxuriant rain forest.
Waitara 'town' public tennis courts are just down the road.
www.trenowth.co.nz /activities-amenities.html   (422 words)

  
 New Zealand Regions and Cities - Taranaki   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The New Plymouth District is the major centre of the Taranaki region and has a population of around 70 000.
New Plymouth and its surrounding areas are attracting New Zealand and international visitors because of excellent accommodation, an incredible range of activities and spectacular natural attractions.
The Rangitikei District is located in the River Region at the heart of the North Island of New Zealand, where State Highway 1 provides a link through the middle of the district.
www.newzealandatoz.com /taranaki.php   (880 words)

  
 New Plymouth Taranaki New Zealand Bed and Breakfast B&B Lodgings Accommodations
Activities/Attractions: New Plymouth is located in the Taranaki region on the west coast of New Zealand's North Island.
Even though we are on the west coast of New Zealand, we face north.
Cottage by the Sea and Seacliff Villa (new in 2004) are:
www.lodgingsinternational.com /lodgings/689.htm   (427 words)

  
 Waitara Accommodation Taranaki New Zealand - Waitara Accomodation NZ.
Waitara Accommodation Taranaki New Zealand - Waitara Accomodation NZ.
New Zealand Accommodation > Taranaki Accommodation > Waitara Accommodation
Waitara acomodation options close to popular NZ tourism and adventure areas.
www.bluecastle.co.nz /Taranaki-Waitara.htm   (164 words)

  
 Sherril George: Waitara, Taranaki, New Zealand.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Trenowth B & B, Waitara, Taranaki, New Zealand.
Situated on the main north-south State Hightway 3 almost exactly half-way between the two north island cities of Auckland and Wellington, Trenowth is the ideal place to break your journey around the country.
We're on the outskirts of historic Waitara village in north Taranaki on the spectacular Tasman Coast looking west.
www.trenowth.co.nz /who-where.html   (92 words)

  
 Methanex - In New Zealand
Methanex New Zealand owns two methanol plants in the province of Taranaki on the west coast of the North Island: one at Motunui and another in the Waitara Valley.
Nearly all (98%) of the methanol produced in New Zealand is sold for export to markets in Japan, Korea and China.
Methanex New Zealand is firmly committed to the principles and ethic of Responsible Care
www.methanex.com /ourcompany/locations_newzealand.html   (350 words)

  
 Waitara Dining :: New Zealand Waitara Dining - What To See & Do   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
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New Zealand Waitara Dining - What to See and Do.
If you are looking for comprehensive travel information for Waitara Dining including BYO Restaurant and General, you will find them all here on AA Travel.
aatravel.co.nz /new-zealand/Waitara_Dining.html   (100 words)

  
 Skating Events in New Zealand
New Zealand skating event calendars and other inforamtion about inline skating and quad roller skating events in New Zealand.
Daily results of the 2004 Oceania Championships in New Plymouth and Waitara New Zealand April 14-18, 2004.
Results of the New Zealand Artistic Skating and Banked Track Speed Skating National Championships January 3-9, 2004 in the city of Nelson.
www.skatelog.com /countries/nz/events.htm   (177 words)

  
 Waitara Genealogy - About
The Waitara History Project Group and Waitara Genealogy Branch wish to acknowledge the assistance received from the Taranaki Electricity Trust and the New Plymouth District Council for the funding that has made this site possible.
Our vision at Waitara Genealogy is to create a positive future by learning the history of the past by encouraging participation of people from all walks of life, ages and diversity.
By developing and maintaining the Waitara History Project Group and Waitara Genealogy Branch Resource Library and holdings, we hope to assist everyone in the Waitara and wider community who is interested in genealogy to research their family history.
www.waitarahistory.org.nz   (168 words)

  
 WAITARA 1875   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Arrival of the Waitara:- The New Zealand Company’s ship Waitara arrived at the Bluff on Saturday evening, after a passage of 87 days, from London.
The Waitara brings 216 immigrants all told and it is reported to have a clean bill of health.
Southland Times Wednesday December 29th 1875, p2, c4:- The Immigrants:- All the married people and young men who arrived by the Waitara were brought to town (Invercargill) by the special train last night.
www.angelfire.com /ok2/cbluff/waitara1875.html   (204 words)

  
 Personal View of the Waitara Railway Preservation Society Inc.
Now after three years we now have 7.5Kms of the Branch line between Waitara and Lepperton, which is in North Taranaki New Zealand
The Society is hoping to restore various railway rolling and other railway items as we go along.
Up a 1-40 gradient, one of the steepest in the rail network in New Zealand.
waitara_rail.tripod.com   (210 words)

  
 Rugby League in New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Welcome to the New Zealand section on the World of Rugby League.
News up to date results, round and match reviews, previews and much more.
We also have comprehensive coverage of the Wellington Rugby League, New Zealand Warriors, the New Zealand Kiwis, Waicoa Bay Rugby League and the Canterbury Rugby League The World of Rugby League also allows for your interaction, voice your opinion in the 'Grandstand' or on the debate pages.
nz.rleague.com   (664 words)

  
 Waitara, New Zealand
New Zealand > Taranaki > New Zealand > North Island > Taranaki > New Plymouth > Surroundings
16km northeast of New Plymouth is Waitara (pop.
Unauthorized duplication in part or whole without prior written consent prohibited by international laws.
www.planetware.com /new-zealand/waitara-nz-tn-wt.htm   (146 words)

  
 Waitara Information :: New Zealand Waitara Information - What To See & Do
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New Zealand Waitara Information - What to See and Do.
If you are looking for comprehensive travel information for Waitara Information including AA Driving Lesson Providers, you will find them all here on AA Travel.
aatravel.co.nz /new-zealand/Waitara_Information.html   (121 words)

  
 Cottage accommodation in Waitara New Plymouth, New Zealand - Lodge Cottage
Cottage accommodation in Waitara New Plymouth, New Zealand - Lodge Cottage
Lodge Cottage is nestled in our one acre "festival" garden and orchard offering privacy and a peaceful semi rural environment.
Built with an early New Zealand colonial theme and décor, it is self-contained, with separate laundry (auto washer), fridge/freezer and cooking facilities.
www.cottagestays.co.nz /lodge/cottage.htm   (215 words)

  
 Adults
This group meets monthly and is a fellowship group for older women.
The group supports social agencies and missions both in New Zealand and Overseas.
They are always keen to gain new members.
www.waitara.org.nz /adults.htm   (209 words)

  
 Waitara Adventist Church Home
We have added some cool new features to our recipes section.
Preventing, halting and even reversing these diseases is the primary focus of CHIP - Coronary Health Improvement Project, a health education program launching in May 2005 at the Waitara church.
New evidence implicates dairy in not only allergenic responses but in potentially lethal diseases, such as osteoporosis, leukemia and diabetes.
www.waitarachurch.org.au /resources/lifestyle.html   (331 words)

  
 World Missionary (SM) Directory - MFTL - Graham Billinghurst
I am a New Zealander (yes, a 'Kiwi' from down under!) who is now back in New Zealand (since early 2004).
As a church we are excited to be able to support other new churches with which we are associated while we continue to grow ourselves.
Fear about entering new countries which are unknown to me can cause me to hesitate or even delay travel.
www.world-missionary.com /member.cfm?mbr_id=33875   (830 words)

  
 Find Q Gardens, Waitara, Taranaki, New Zealand. Quality home-made preserves, jams, sauces and spices, unusual fresh ...
Q Gardens is 15 km North of New Plymouth.
Take SH3 past the Waitara turnoff, over the Waitara river, and turn right (towards the mountain) into Princess Street.
The address is 115 Princess Street, Waitara, Taranaki, ph/fax (06) 754 8166,
www.qgardens.net.nz /whereis.html   (79 words)

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