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What does Te Kuiti mean in English?
the valley
Te Kuiti is the Maori name given to the area. In its original form of “Te Kuititanga”, it literally means “the valley”, “the squeezing in” or “the narrowing”.
How many people in Te Kuiti?
Rural service town 20 kilometres south-west of Ōtorohanga and 80 kilometres north-west of Taumarunui, with a 2013 population of 4,221. Te Kūiti is on the intersection of state highways 3 and 30. The main trunk railway line runs through the middle of the town, which is the seat of the Waitomo District Council.
Who is the mayor of Te Kuiti?
John Robertson –
John Robertson – Mayor of Waitomo.
What is the population of Matamata?
7,806
It is part of the Matamata-Piako District, which takes in the surrounding rural areas as well as Morrinsville and Te Aroha. State Highway 27 and the Kinleith Branch railway run through the town. The town has a population of 8,460 as of June 2020….Demographics.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 7,806 | +1.95% |
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When was otorohanga founded?
Otorohanga was constituted a town district in 1924, and became a borough on 1 October 1952. The meaning of the name is obscure. POPULATION: 1951 census, 1,569; 1956 census, 1,917; 1961 census, 1,997.
Where does the Waipa River start?
Rangitoto Range
Waipa River/Sources
The Waipā River is the largest tributary of the Waikato River. The Waipā River starts its journey to the sea from Pekepeke in the Rangitoto Range in the southern King Country, east of Te Kuiti. From there it flows through land which was once native bush, wetlands and peat bogs.
How big is the Waipa District?
1,473 km²
Waipa District/Area
Geography. The district has a land area of 1,473.47 km² (568.91 sq mi). Its population in June 2020 was 57,800, of whom approximately 35% lived in each of the two main towns.
Where is the town of Te Kuiti in New Zealand?
Te Kuiti is approximately 80 km south of Hamilton and 19 km south-east of Waitomo.
How did Te Kuiti hapu get its name?
Te Kuiti is the Maori name given to the area. In its original form of “Te Kuititanga”, it literally means “the valley”, “the squeezing in” or “the narrowing”. Several marae are located in and around Te Kuiti, associated with Maniapoto hapū:
Why was Te Kuiti railway station revitalised?
A ‘Revitalisation Project’ for the NZHPT Category II listed Te Kuiti railway station was started in 2014 to provide for arts and crafts groups, an education centre, youth projects, historical displays and a meeting room. The Rail Heritage Trust describes the station as, “the finest remaining example of a standard class B station “.
Where is the Tatsuno Japanese garden in Te Kuiti?
The Tatsuno Japanese Garden is at the southern end of the main street. The Mangaokewa reserve located 5 km south of Te Kuiti is a popular attraction for rock climbers, hikers, picnic goers, swimmers and trout fisherman in the region.