Awapuni, Palmerston North
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| Awapuni | |
| Awapuni North | |
| Population: | 3,405 (2001) |
| Awapuni South | |
| Population: | 3,309 (2001) |
| Awapuni West | |
| Population: | 1,377 (2001) |
| Territorial Authority | |
| Palmerston North City Palmerston North Palmerston North is the main city of the Manawatu-Wanganui region of the North Island of New Zealand. It is an inland city with a population of and is the country's seventh largest city and eighth largest urban area. Palmerston North is located in the eastern Manawatu Plains near the north bank... |
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Awapuni is an area and constituent ward of Palmerston North
Palmerston North
Palmerston North is the main city of the Manawatu-Wanganui region of the North Island of New Zealand. It is an inland city with a population of and is the country's seventh largest city and eighth largest urban area. Palmerston North is located in the eastern Manawatu Plains near the north bank...
, Manawatu-Wanganui
Manawatu-Wanganui
Manawatu-Wanganui is a region in the lower half of the North Island of New Zealand, around the cities of Palmerston North and Whanganui. It is administered by the Horizons Regional Council.-Administration:...
, New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
. It is located south west of Palmerston North Central
Palmerston North Central
Palmerston North Central is the suburb co-terminus with the Central Business District of Palmerston North.-Population:Palmerston North Central is the Central Business District and the surrounding area...
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Awapuni North
Awapuni North is relatively residential area and had a resident population of 3,405 (2001)http://www2.stats.govt.nz/domino/external/web/CommProfiles.nsf/FindInfobyArea/562910-au.Features
The area contains Awapuni School and Kia ToaKia Toa
Kia Toa RFC is a constituent club in the Manawatu province for rugby in New Zealand. It is based in the suburb of Awapuni, Palmerston North, and is one of the oldest clubs in Manawatu.Kia Toa is a Māori term, which can be translated as "Be Brave"....
Sports Club rooms. College Street divides Awapuni North from Awapuni South.
Parks and Reserves
- Awapuni Park
- Alexander Park
- Rugby Reserve
- Panako Reserve
- Raleigh Reserve
Awapuni South
Awapuni South is relatively residential area and had a resident population of 3,309 (2001)http://www2.stats.govt.nz/domino/external/web/CommProfiles.nsf/FindInfobyArea/562922-au.
Features
The area contains Riverdale School and Awatapu CollegeAwatapu College
Awatapu College is a State co-educational Secondary School in Awapuni, Palmerston North, New Zealand.-Location and History:The school is located at the bend of Botanical Road, opposite West End School. It is built upon a drained ancient lagoon, known to the local Maori as "Awatapu" meaning...
. College Street divides Awapuni North from Awapuni South. The suburb is bounded by the Manawatu River. Dittmer Drive (which runs the bank of the river) has a stopbank, which is the first defence if there is a chance of flooding. There are many large houses along Dittmer Drive.
There are many shops at the intersection of Pitama Road and College Street. Also present nearby is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Parks and Reserves
- Riverdale Park
- Waitoetoe Park
- Paneiri Park
- Dittmer Drive Reserve - located by the river, a stopbank and walking track.
Awapuni West
Awapuni West is a rural and residential area. Awapuni West had a resident population of 1,377 (2001) http://www2.stats.govt.nz/domino/external/web/CommProfiles.nsf/FindInfobyArea/562921-au.Features
The main feature of Awapuni West is the Awapuni Racecourse. Maxwells Line divides Awapuni West from Awapuni North and Awapuni South. Other features of Awapuni West include the local iwi (Ngaati Rangitaane) managed health and well being centre, Whakapai HauoraHauora
The Hauora, is a Maori philosophy of health and well-being unique to New Zealand.The Hauora has been compared to the four walls of a whare, each wall representing a different dimension. All four dimensions are necessary for strength and stability....
and the Awapuni Landfill. Awapuni West is the site of the ancient Awapuni Lagoon, which the racecourse is now situated.
The Mangaone Stream almost separates the urban from the rural lifestyle blocks.
Parks and Reserves
- Awapuni Racecourse
- Rangitaane Park
- Mangaone Park
- Otira Park
- Totaranui Park
- Pioneer Reserve
Awapuni Ward
Awapuni Ward is in the SW of Palmerston North City. The suburbs of Awapuni West, Awapuni North, Awapuni South, West End and part of Palmerston North CentralPalmerston North Central
Palmerston North Central is the suburb co-terminus with the Central Business District of Palmerston North.-Population:Palmerston North Central is the Central Business District and the surrounding area...
make up the ward. The boundaries are usually understood to be Shiriffs Road and Longburn-Rongotea Road in the W; Fitzherbert Ave in the E; Pioneer Highway and Main Street W in the N and Manawatu River in the S.
| Wards of Palmerston North | ||
| Ward Name | Suburbs including | Councillor(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Awapuni Ward | Awapuni West, Awapuni North, Awapuni South, West End, SW part of Palmerston North Central | Three - Cr Adrian Broad, Cr Peter Claridge, Cr Pat Kelly |
Central Government
General- Awapuni is represented (2011) by Iain Lees-GallowayIain Lees-GallowayIain Lees-Galloway is a politician from New Zealand. He was elected to represent the Labour Party in the seat of Palmerston North at the 2008 general election...
Labour MP for Palmerston North.
Māori
- Te Tai Hauāuru is represented by Māori Party MP Tariana Turia