Waimauku
| Waimauku | |
|---|---|
  Waimauku | |
| Coordinates: 36°46′7″S 174°29′36″E / 36.76861°S 174.49333°ECoordinates: 36°46′7″S 174°29′36″E / 36.76861°S 174.49333°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Auckland Region |
| District | Rodney District |
Waimauku is a small locality in the Auckland Region of New Zealand. It is in the Western Ward of the Rodney District. Waimauku is approximately 4 kilometres west of Huapai on State Highway 16 at the junction with the road to Muriwai Beach. Helensville is 16 km to the north-west.[1][2] Waimauku is a Māori word which is literally translated as wai: stream and mauku: varieties of small ferns.[3]
Formerly a farming and fruit-growing locality the area around Waimauku now features a number of wineries and an increasing suburban/lifestyle block population.
The Auckland Regional Council announced in 2007 that rail services would be extended to Helensville for a one-year trial period commencing in July 2008.[4] This service would include a stop at Waimauku.[5] A new station platform was built at Waimauku and the service commenced on 14 July 2008.[6] This service has since ceased and the platform is currently unused.
Education
Waimauku School is a coeducational full primary (years 1-8) school with a decile rating of 10 and a roll of 680.[7]
The local secondary school is Kaipara College.
References
- ↑ Peter Dowling (editor) (2004). Reed New Zealand Atlas. Reed Books. map 11. ISBN 0-7900-0952-8.
- ↑ Roger Smith, GeographX (2005). The Geographic Atlas of New Zealand. Robbie Burton. map 34. ISBN 1-877333-20-4.
- ↑ Wises New Zealand Guide, 7th Edition 1979. p.475
- ↑ Auckland Regional Council Summary Draft Plan 2008/2009
- ↑ Radio New Zealand. "Commuter train services to return to Helensville". Retrieved 2007-06-28.
- ↑ Dearnaley, Mathew (2008-07-14). "New commuter train services". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 2008-07-14.
- ↑ "Te Kete Ipurangi - Waimauku School". Ministry of Education.