Pakowhai
Pakowhai is a small settlemnent in the Hastings District and Hawke's Bay Region of New Zealand's North Island. It is a located between Napier and Hastings, north of the Ngaruroro River.[1]
The Pakowhai Regional Park is located on the river's south bank. It is a country park,[2] with dog-walking areas and agility features.[3] It hosts community planting days,[4] and attracts kākā from inland mountains.[5]
A new petrol station was controversially proposed for the area in 2019.[6]
Education
Pakowhai School is a Year 1-6 co-educational state primary school,[7] with a roll of 39 as of November 2024.[8][9]
References
- ^ Hariss, Gavin. "Pakowhai, Hawke's Bay". topomap.co.nz. NZ Topo Map.
- ^ "Pakowhai Regional Park". hbrc.govt.nz. Hawke's Bay Regional Council.
- ^ "Dogs Get More Fun at Pakowhai". hbrb.govt.nz. Hawke's Bay Regional Council. 30 June 2017.
- ^ "Big hearted planting at Pakōwhai". scoop.co.nz. Hawke's Bay Regional Council. 31 May 2019.
- ^ May, Georgia (14 July 2008). "Cheeky kākā spotted in Pakowhai Regional Park". New Zealand Media and Entertainment. Hawke's Bay Today.
- ^ Liang, Doug (23 May 2019). "Fuel station opposition goes to council hearing". New Zealand Media and Entertainment. Hawke's Bay Today.
- ^ "Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
- ^ "Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.