Marco, New Zealand
Encyclopedia
Marco is a settlement in the Stratford District and the Taranaki Region, in the western North Island
of New Zealand
. It is located to the northeast of Whangamomona
on State Highway 43
. The Whangamomona River flows through the area. The Stratford - Okahukura railway line passes to the northwest of the settlement.
The settlement is named from Marco Road, which runs a short distance to the northwest. The road was named after a dog owned by the district surveyor, Mr Sladden. Marco was killed in the middle of the road line by a huge boar while he and his master were pig hunting.
of 8 and a roll of 9. The school opened on 21 March 1898. Until November 1905, it was known as Upper Whangamomona School.
North Island
The North Island is one of the two main islands of New Zealand, separated from the much less populous South Island by Cook Strait. The island is in area, making it the world's 14th-largest island...
of 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 to the northeast of Whangamomona
Whangamomona
Whangamomona is a small township in the Stratford District and Manawatu-Wanganui Region in New Zealand. It lies on State Highway 43, the Lost World Highway north-east of Stratford and south-west of Ohura. By rail it is from Stratford on the Stratford-Okahukura railway line.- History :The first...
on State Highway 43
New Zealand State Highway network
The New Zealand State Highway network is the major national highway network in New Zealand. Just under 100 roads in both the North and South Islands are State Highways...
. The Whangamomona River flows through the area. The Stratford - Okahukura railway line passes to the northwest of the settlement.
The settlement is named from Marco Road, which runs a short distance to the northwest. The road was named after a dog owned by the district surveyor, Mr Sladden. Marco was killed in the middle of the road line by a huge boar while he and his master were pig hunting.
Education
Marco School is a coeducational full primary (years 1-8) school with a decile ratingSocio-Economic Decile
Decile, Socio-Economic Decile or Socio-Economic Decile Band is a widely used measure in education in New Zealand used to target funding and support to more needy schools....
of 8 and a roll of 9. The school opened on 21 March 1898. Until November 1905, it was known as Upper Whangamomona School.