58-535: Mangamutu is a small settlement, on the western outskirts of Pahiatua , in the North Island of New Zealand . The Wairarapa Line runs through the area, with the Pahiatua railway station in the settlement. The settlement was the birthplace of former New Zealand Prime Minister Sir Keith Holyoake . Mangamutu takes its name from the nearby Mangamutu stream. It is a Māori phrase meaning finished stream from
116-553: A branch line from the Wairarapa Line at Woodside , which opened on 14 May 1880. For a few months Greytown was the terminus of the Wairarapa Line, but once the extension from Woodside to Masterton opened on 1 November 1880, the branch was one of the quietest railway lines in the country. The branch line closed on 24 December 1953, and at the time of closure its revenue was only a tenth of its operating costs. Greytown passengers are now serviced by Woodside Railway Station on
174-515: A refugee camp about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) south of the town. The camp had been used as an internment camp for foreigners at the start of World War II . The camp even had a Polish elementary school (until 1949) and a Polish gymnasium (until 1946). The settlement was expected to be a temporary measure, but with the occupation of Central Europe, including Poland , by the Soviet Union and its subsequent imposition of communist regimes after
232-428: A car, 4.7% rode in a car, 2.9% use a bike, and 2.9% walk or run. No one commuted by public transport. The town's public transport now consists of a single trip from Tuesday to Friday and on Sunday Masterton – Palmerston North and return bus service (with an extra service on Fridays) run by Tranzit Coachlines. An electric tramway system was considered for Pahiatua, but never constructed. Rail transport to Pahiatua
290-467: A co-educational state secondary school, is located in Pahiatua. It was established in 1960, and has a roll of 380 as of August 2024. Pahiatua School is a co-educational state primary school, with a roll of 377. St Anthony's School is a co-educational state-integrated Catholic primary school, with a roll of 119. A consultation document proposing the reorganisation of educational facilities in
348-679: A hotel, restaurant and bar. The town is linked to Wellington and Masterton by New Zealand State Highway 2 , a scenic mountain route peaking at the Remutaka summit. The town was previously linked to Wellington and Masterton by a branch rail line. In the 1870s, when the Public Works Department announced that the Wairarapa Line railway between Featherston and Masterton was not going to pass through Greytown, local protests were successful in attaining approval for
406-474: A new exhibit in 2017 to tell the story of the refugees' experience in New Zealand. The estimated population of Pahiatua reached 2,760 in 1996, 2,660 in 2001, 2,547 in 2006, 2,403 in 2013, and 2,682 in 2018. Average residential property prices increased 43% between 2005 and 2008. Pahiatua covers an area of 3.86 km², all of it land. Pahiatua Marae, featuring Te Kohanga Whakawhaiti meeting house,
464-763: A population density of 580 people per km . Greytown had a population of 2,466 at the 2018 New Zealand census , an increase of 228 people (10.2%) since the 2013 census , and an increase of 363 people (17.3%) since the 2006 census . There were 1,044 households, comprising 1,176 males and 1,287 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.91 males per female. The median age was 51.5 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 429 people (17.4%) aged under 15 years, 243 (9.9%) aged 15 to 29, 1,077 (43.7%) aged 30 to 64, and 726 (29.4%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 93.6% European/ Pākehā , 9.1% Māori , 1.9% Pasifika , 2.3% Asian , and 1.5% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. The percentage of people born overseas
522-704: A population of 2,682 at the 2018 New Zealand census , an increase of 279 people (11.6%) since the 2013 census , and an increase of 135 people (5.3%) since the 2006 census . There were 1,053 households, comprising 1,269 males and 1,413 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.9 males per female. The median age was 40.4 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 603 people (22.5%) aged under 15 years, 429 (16.0%) aged 15 to 29, 1,092 (40.7%) aged 30 to 64, and 561 (20.9%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 87.6% European/ Pākehā , 23.5% Māori , 2.5% Pasifika , 2.5% Asian , and 2.1% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. The percentage of people born overseas
580-659: A potential primary audience exceeding 133,000 throughout the Manawatu-Whanganui Region predominantly in the Manawatu, Horowhenua, Rangitikei and Tararua districts. From small beginnings, Tararua Television continually strives to succeed and grow within an environment dominated by mainstream television and today is a force to be reckoned with. Locally owned and operated Tararua Television provides an alternative viewing platform of locally produced community-focused and family-safe television programmes from throughout
638-580: A statement from the Minister of Education that she had no plans to close any schools in the region against the wishes of the local community. Greytown, New Zealand Greytown ( Māori : Hūpēnui ), population 2,202 (at the 2013 Census ), is a rural town in the centre of the Wairarapa region of New Zealand, in the lower North Island . It is 80 km north-east of Wellington and 25 kilometres southwest of Masterton , on State Highway 2 . It
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#1732794366111696-458: A twenty-acre farmlet in Udy Street which he planted with a mixture of soft fruits (blackcurrants & gooseberries) and apple trees. They made the improvement to the orchard, their main purpose in life, continually experimenting with propagating new varieties of apples. Their experiments with cross pollination resulted in the fixing of several commercial varieties, the most notable of which are
754-414: A weekend full of historical events, and in 2006 its 125th anniversary with a grand parade of 125 floats, vehicles and horses. The town was named by its founder, William Wilson McCardle . Pahiatua was already the name of the wider Pahiatua Block. When translated from Māori , Pahiatua can mean "god's resting place". The explanation accompanying this translation is that a chief fleeing from his enemies
812-571: Is a regular spot for visitors. The 5 km rail trail winds through quiet farmland, native plantings and heritage trees to Woodside Station, with great views of the Tararua Ranges. Greytown was marketed as "The fruit bowl of the Wairarapa" when fruit was grown on the west of the town with orchards like Westhaven and Pinehaven. The Kidds came to Greytown in 1906 from Wanganui where they had been engaged in fruit growing. In 1910 they bought
870-455: Is a traditional meeting place for Rangitāne and its Ngāti Hāmua and Te Kapuārangi sub-tribes. It includes Te Kohanga Whakawhaiti wharenui (meeting house). Pahiatua & Districts Museum opened in 1977. Pahiatua Railcar Society has been operating since 1991. Pahiatua covers 3.88 km (1.50 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 2,860 as of June 2024, with a population density of 737 people per km . Pahiatua had
928-405: Is claimed that the first settlers were John Hall, who arrived on 28 February 1881, followed by John Hughes the next day. These men, plus the brothers of Hughes and their families, comprised Pahiatua's population the first summer. Precisely when the town of Pahiatua came into being is not clear, as it has not been established when McCardle's first land sale took place. However, by the summer of 1883 he
986-563: Is now available to some rural residents and urban customers. As of 2023, fibre internet is available to customers in Pahiatua after extensive infrastructure updates were made by Chorus. Tararua College is one of 14 schools nationwide set to become the first to benefit from the government's broadband in schools initiative. Funding of $ 34 million has been allocated for the programme, of which the schools will receive $ 5 million for upgrades to their information technology equipment. Free-to-air television broadcasts are available in Pahiatua, including
1044-465: Is the second-oldest cricket club in New Zealand, and 10 years older than Test cricket . It has been the powerhouse of the Wairarapa competition, with all three Senior teams winning their competitions in the 2005–06 season, and almost repeating the feat (two out of three) in 2006–07. There are over 30 sports clubs in Greytown which come under the umbrella of Greytown Community Sport and Leisure Society,
1102-528: Is unique in that the magnificent carved ancestors that surround the pā face inward. In the late 19th century the wharenui was an important site of Te Kotahitanga , the Māori parliament movement. In the 1890s sessions were held at Pāpāwai, and were reported in Huia Tangata Kotahi , a Māori-language newspaper published by Īhāia Hūtana from 1893 to 1895. A large building was constructed at Pāpāwai to house
1160-779: Is usually regarded as being in the Northern Wairarapa . For local government purposes, since 1989 it has been in the Tararua District , which encompasses Eketāhuna , Pahiatua, Woodvillle , Dannevirke , Norsewood and the far east of the Manawatū-Whanganui region. The Wellington Land Board decided in December 1880 to offer land in the Pahiatua Block for settlement. This consisted of 12,000 acres (4,900 ha), of which 3,000 acres (1,200 ha)
1218-524: The Masterton seat was divided off into the new Pahiatua seat in 1896, which remained the political home of Pahiatua until the electorate was amalgamated with the Wairarapa seat in 1996. The settlement is now part of Tararua District (led by mayor Tracey Collis ), the Wairarapa electorate (represented by Mike Butterick ) and Ikaroa-Rāwhiti electorate (represented by Cushla Tangaere-Manuel ). As of 2018, among those who commute to work, 71.0% drove
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#17327943661111276-442: The Wairarapa Line . Greytown has two schools: Greytown Rugby club, established in 1877, is one of the oldest in the country. New Zealand rugby representatives from the Greytown club were: Cricket has a long history in Greytown. On New Year's Day 1867, festivities at Greytown included men's and women's cricket matches – the first known instance of women's cricket in New Zealand. Greytown Cricket Club, established later in 1867,
1334-558: The Kidd’s Orange Red, Freyburg and Gala which is grown worldwide. The town is proud of its history, claiming to have the most complete main street of Victorian architecture in the country, and of being the first planned inland town. It has played on these assets, creating a revival largely based on its architecture. Retailers like the butcher have changed their 1970s street frontage to a more Victorian one. The town recognises that buildings need to be maintained in order to maintain
1392-607: The New Zealand Dairy Group in 2001 to form Fonterra. This Manawatū-Whanganui geography article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Pahiatua Pahiatua ( Māori : Pahīatua ) is a rural service town in the south-eastern North Island of New Zealand with a population of 2,860. It is between Masterton and Woodville on State Highway 2 and along the Wairarapa Line railway, 60 kilometres (37 mi) north of Masterton and 30 kilometres (19 mi) east of Palmerston North . It
1450-668: The Pahiatua County Council was established. The town was constituted as a borough on 25 July 1892. The council remained the political master of the town and surrounding area until the local government reforms of 1989 merged the town into the Tararua District Council. At central government level, Pahiatua was located in the Wairarapa seat until 1881, at which point the electorate was split into Wairarapa North and Wairarapa South (later to become Masterton and Wairarapa respectively in 1887). Part of
1508-588: The Tararua District was released by the Bush Education Plan working group in July 2009. Amongst its recommendations was the closure of several schools in the district, such as Hillcrest School, and for their rolls to be merged into other schools, such as Pahiatua School. The plan was scrapped a month later when the working group was dissolved after a vitriolic response from local residents and
1566-747: The Wairarapa Combined District Plan. The Greytown Hotel claims to be one of New Zealand's oldest surviving hotels. One of the Victorian-style buildings on Main Street is The White Swan Hotel . This building was originally constructed in 1905 as a railways administration block in Woburn , Lower Hutt . In 2002, it was cut into six sections, transported over the Remutaka Hill road, re-assembled and renovated to become
1624-720: The community. The Māori name for Greytown is Hūpēnui, the literal translation of which is "the big snot", better translated as "the fluid that comes out of your nose at a tangi or funeral". In October 2020, the Government committed $ 2,179,654 from the Provincial Growth Fund to upgrade Ngāi Tumapuhia a Rangi ki Okautete , Motuwairaka , Pāpāwai, Kohunui , Hurunui o Rangi and Te Oreore marae. The projects were expected to create 19.8 full time jobs. Greytown covers 5.07 km (1.96 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 2,940 as of June 2024, with
1682-544: The complex remained open until the last patients could be relocated to a new facility at Waireka Home that was still under construction. Following the closure of the hospital in 1998, hospital-level care has been provided at Palmerston North hospital as the town is in the jurisdiction of Mid Central Health. Also, after the closing of the town's hospital was the establishment of the Pahiatua Medical Centre, which now dispenses general practice health care to
1740-438: The early settlers were sufficient to attract storekeepers and even a hotel. The government belatedly decided to get involved and agreed to survey a township reserve in December 1882. They later changed their minds and postponed any decision, citing the need to wait for the final determination of the route of the railway. The settlers, also desirous of being close to the railway to improve land values, made strenuous efforts to have
1798-504: The end of the war, the refugees stayed on at the camp until 1949 at which point they were naturalised . In 1951, the camp was used for over 900 refugees from Central and Eastern Europe. In 2004, the New Zealand Polish community celebrated its 60th anniversary and the 65th anniversary celebrations were held in 2009 at which former Polish president Lech Wałęsa was to have been the guest of honour. The local museum opened
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1856-668: The historic tree register is in the process of being updated in collaboration with the Greytown Community Board and South Wairarapa District Council. Pāpāwai Marae is located east of Greytown. It is affiliated with the Ngāti Kahungunu hapū of Ngāti Kahukuranui o Kahungunu Kauiti , Ngāti Meroiti and Ngāti Moe , and the Rangitāne hapū of Ngāti Meroiti , Ngāti Moe , Ngāti Tauiao and Ngāti Tūkoko . The marae's meeting house, named Hikurangi, dates from 1888 and
1914-496: The line run through the town, but like their southern counterparts in Greytown , were ultimately unsuccessful. The legacy of this plan can be seen today in the unusual width of Pahiatua's Main Street, which was designed to accommodate the railway down the centre. The intended railway reserve became a grassed median after it was decided to build the railway line to the west of the town. In 1981, Pahiatua celebrated its centennial with
1972-602: The listed buildings under conservation plans and now ranks as the top thing to see in Greytown on Trip Advisor . Heritage buildings are recorded by the Greytown Heritage Trust. The Greytown Heritage Trust was formed with the primary object of encouraging and facilitating the preservation of historic buildings in and around Greytown, with particular attention being given to the Greytown Historic Heritage Precinct as defined in
2030-453: The lower North Island. Local numbers generally begin with 376, with the next digit being 0, 6, 7 or 8. The Tararua District Council formed an alliance with the telecommunications companies Inspire Net, Inspired Networks, Digital Nation and FX Networks to link the four major towns in its jurisdiction to Palmerston North with a fibre optic cable . The link between Palmerston North and Pahiatua was expected to go live on 31 July 2008. The service
2088-429: The major national channels offered by TVNZ and Prime from Sky Television . Also available is digital television from both Sky Television (via satellite) and Freeview (either via UHF terrestrial broadcasts or by satellite). Pahiatua is the home of the regional television station Tararua Television. The founders Hart Udy and Jonathan McLean had a vision to broadcast free-to-air family-friendly television programs, and
2146-509: The notable vehicles in their collection include a Standard class railcar (RM31), a Wairarapa class railcar (RM5), and a Twin Set railcar (RM121). The society leases the railway station from KiwiRail and opens their museum to the public once a month. Pahiatua had its own hospital, located on a site at the southern end of the town, since 1902. In November 1997, the hospital, then under the jurisdiction of Palmerston North-based Mid Central Health,
2204-418: The parliament, used for sessions in 1897 and 1898. The parliament passed a resolution to end the sale of Māori land and was visited by Governor General Lord Ranfurly, and by Premier Richard Seddon . From the 1910s Pāpāwai fell into disrepair, and little was done until the 1960s when conservation work was carried out on the carved figures. In the late 1980s the marae was fully restored, and is again in full use by
2262-779: The region that involve the community yet are non-judgmental. Tararua Television is a member of the Regional Broadcasters Association (RTB) and is the only regional television station between Nelson in the south to Hawke's Bay in the East and Central TV Matamata in the North. When the Tararua District moved to digital TV transmission in 2013, the TTV directors reluctantly closed the Tararua Television station because of financial constraints. Tararua College ,
2320-596: The soldiers' memorial park is very popular during long weekends and holidays. Swimming is free at the Greytown Memorial Park which remains a monument to the men of Greytown who gave their lives in both World Wars. Within the park are 117 lime trees, planted in 1922 to commemorate the 117 soldiers from the community who died in WW1. With cycling becoming increasingly popular the Woodside Rail Trail
2378-471: The station to increase its coverage to Palmerston North, Foxton, Bulls, Marton, Feilding and Ashhurst and a ceremony to mark the occasion was held on 1 May 2008. With the switch off of analogue television services within the Manawatu-Whanganui Region on 29 September 2013 and to ensure business continuity, Tararua Television has secured resource consent and licensing to broadcast on DTV27 via Freeview from its own stand-alone transmission site on Wharite capturing
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2436-450: The town's charm and in 2016–2017 six significant building were restored/painted. This formed part of Greytown's submission for the most beautiful small town in New Zealand. Cobblestones Museum , a regional history museum, on 167 Main Street, contains six Historic Places Trust category 2 buildings. In 2014 it opened a new exhibition building which showcases Greytown and Wairarapa history. It has embarked on an ambitious plan to restore all
2494-567: The town's residents and, via outreach clinics, to residents of Eketahuna and Woodville. It is run by the Tararua PHO (Primary Health Organisation). The old Pahiatua hospital complex has been refurbished and converted into a private conference and accommodation business called Masters Hall. The area code for Pahiatua is 06 as for telecommunications purposes it is part of the Manawatu-Wairarapa-Hawkes Bay region in
2552-571: The town. Other major employers include Betacraft and Sweet Foods, located in the town itself. In 2018, 16.9% of the workforce worked in manufacturing, 5.8% worked in construction, 5.0% worked in hospitality, 3.4% worked in transport, 7.9% worked in education, and 9.8% worked in healthcare. The residents of Pahiatua were politically active from early on, advocating for their own Roads Board around June 1883. By August 1886, Pahiatua had gained town district status and only two years later, in October 1888,
2610-480: The vision came to life. The channel began in a studio at Tararua College in 2004 and officially opened by Martin Matthews, CEO of Culture and Heritage. The studio then moved to Pahiatua Christian Fellowship, where they produced their first live program, celebrating their first birthday. At that time, TTV was broadcasting to an audience of approximately 5,000 in Pahiatua and Woodville. A local fund-raising effort enabled
2668-605: The words manga meaning stream and mutu meaning finished .. The original European settlement was named Scarborough, after the town in Yorkshire, England. When a post office was established, the name was changed because there was already a Scarborough near Timaru. Mangamutu is home to a significant Fonterra dairy factory. The factory was originally commissioned by the Tui Dairy Company in 1976; Tui merged with Hāwera -based Kiwi Dairies in 1996, who in turn merged with
2726-645: Was $ 23,900, compared with $ 31,800 nationally. 216 people (10.4%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 825 (39.7%) people were employed full-time, 312 (15.0%) were part-time, and 114 (5.5%) were unemployed. The economy is based on support for sheep and beef farming and the dairy industry, with the Fonterra Dairy factory in Mangamutu and Tui Brewery in Mangatainoka , both located just outside
2784-440: Was $ 32,200, compared with $ 31,800 nationally. 417 people (20.5%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 921 (45.2%) people were employed full-time, 330 (16.2%) were part-time, and 42 (2.1%) were unemployed. Greytown is a popular weekend and holiday destination. The main street has a number of boutique, antique stores and cafés . The official camping ground next to
2842-447: Was 18.2, compared with 27.1% nationally. Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 51.5% had no religion, 38.1% were Christian , 0.6% had Māori religious beliefs , 0.2% were Hindu , 0.4% were Buddhist and 1.6% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 543 (26.7%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 327 (16.1%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income
2900-465: Was 9.4, compared with 27.1% nationally. Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 46.3% had no religion, 41.7% were Christian , 1.6% had Māori religious beliefs , 0.4% were Hindu , 0.1% were Muslim , 0.3% were Buddhist and 1.6% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 192 (9.2%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 621 (29.9%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income
2958-468: Was advertising grassed suburban sections, "improved" acres, and other unimproved lots. In November 1885, he sought to dispose of a large portion of one of his subdivisions at an auction in Napier . Development of the land quickly produced results, and by August 1883, 5,000 acres (2,000 ha) had been cleared, several hundred heads of cattle were being grazed, and the population stood at 150. The efforts of
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#17327943661113016-424: Was available from 3 May 1897 when the town's railway station opened, marking the completion of the Wairarapa Line as far north as the town. The line was completed through to Pahiatua's northern neighbour, Woodville, several months later, on 11 December 1897. Improvements made to the region's road network in the latter half of the 20th century led to a decline in the popularity of rail for public transport. The service
3074-628: Was awarded the title of New Zealand's Most Beautiful Small Town 2017 (pop less than 5,000). Greytown was first settled on 27 March 1854 under the Small Farms Association Settlement Scheme and was named after Governor Sir George Grey , who arranged for the land to be bought from local Māori . It became a Borough in 1878 and a ward of the South Wairarapa District Council in 1989. The first Arbor Day celebration in New Zealand
3132-494: Was finally withdrawn in 1988 when the last passenger train between Palmerston North and Masterton stopped at Pahiatua on Friday, 29 July. Pahiatua is the home of the Pahiatua Railcar Society , a non-profit railway heritage organisation based at the town's railway station, whose purpose is to preserve and restore to working order railcars formerly in revenue service on New Zealand's railway network . Some of
3190-415: Was held in Greytown on 3 July 1890. Greytown Beautification Society has done a lot to keep the spirit alive for many years, especially Stella Bull Park and the park bench in the park dedicated to her, which states, "Only God can make a Tree". The town has many beautiful trees and a register is kept to help protect them. The Tree Advisory Group to the Greytown Community Board actively works to preserve trees and
3248-571: Was informed that it would soon close as the Health Funding Authority could no longer afford to keep it open. This was despite numerous assurances given to the town from 1992 by successive health authorities that the hospital was in no danger of being closed. The closure date was set at 30 June 1998, by which time the only services offered by the hospital were an x-ray department, maternity, a general ward, and geriatric, palliative, convalescent, and rehabilitation care. However, part of
3306-474: Was led by his war god to this hill to seek refuge. Historical population counts show a steady increase in the size of the town throughout most of the 20th century. Pahiatua was the location of one of New Zealand's most powerful earthquakes when on 5 March 1934 a magnitude 7.6 quake struck at Horoeka. The 1934 Pahiatua earthquake was felt as far away as Auckland and Dunedin. On 1 November 1944, 838 Polish refugees , of which 733 were children, were sent to
3364-559: Was offered on a deferred payment basis. Applications for the land closed in February the following year, but there seems to have been little interest at first. Sales of land from the original offer continued over the next few years. The Pahiatua village was not a settlement initiated by the government, but rather one that had its origin in land speculation. Several subdivisions were established by private landholders including W. W. McCardle, H. Manns, A. W. and Henry Sedcole, and W. Wakeman. It
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