Patoka, New Zealand
Patoka is a rural community in the Hastings District and Hawke's Bay Region of New Zealand's North Island. It is located at base of the Kaweka Range and Kaweka Forest Park.[1]
The area has been used for pastoral sheep and dairy farming since the 19th century.[2] It promotes itself on its rolling countryside, high rainfall and free-draining paddocks.[3]
Education[]
Patoka School is a co-educational state primary school,[4] with a roll of 56 as of November 2021.[5][6]
References[]
- ^ Hariss, Gavin. "Patoka, Hawke's Bay". topomap.co.nz. NZ Topo Map.
- ^ McDonald, S. E. (1985). Podocarp to pasture" : the story of Patoka. Napier: Patoka and Districts' Reunion Committee.
- ^ "Hawke's Bay dairy farm opportunity on market". scoop.co.nz. Bayleys Real Estate. 25 March 2019.
- ^ "Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
- ^ "Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.
Coordinates: 39°20′48″S 176°36′17″E / 39.346737°S 176.604633°E
Categories:
- Hastings District
- Populated places in the Hawke's Bay Region
- Hawke's Bay Region geography stubs