Manawatū District Welcome Pack

WELCOME TO THE MANAWATŪ DISTRICT GREETINGS AND A WARM WELCOME TO THE MANAWATŪ DISTRICT I TAKE PLEASURE IN WELCOMING YOU ALL TO THE HEART OF NEW ZEALAND IN A DISTRICT THAT IS A GREAT PLACE TO VISIT, LIVE, WORK, PLAY, RUN A BUSINESS, AND TO STUDY. From the impressive mountainous peaks of the Ruahine Ranges, to the bustling and beautiful streets of Feilding, our district extends as far north as the stunning rural landscape of Rangiwahia to the popular coastal shores of Himatangi Beach in the south. Running between us are two significant rivers – the Manawatū and the Rangitikei.

The lifestyle of Manawatū is an easy one. Our district is dotted with award- winning restaurants, picturesque scenery, renowned native bushwalks and cycle ways. Friendly Feilding is a charming rural town servicing our thriving rural sector. With a population of 16,355 our communities have many families from around the globe who bring with them their cultures that add to our vibrant atmosphere. Feilding has won ‘Most Beautiful Town in New Zealand’ award on 16 occasions, which reflects highly on the attractive environment credited to our outstanding regional facilities, short commutes and pride in our people.

We are known for our agriculture with some of the best farmland and soils in New Zealand. Manawatū is home to the Feilding sale yards, Ohakea Air Force, Vinegar Hill Reserve, the Coach House Museum and Manfeild Park – hosting hundreds of significant events each year. We have a great range of employment opportunities in the agribusiness sector that takes our produce from paddock to plate. It is what makes us unique. Our residents are proud to call their district home and this Council has a committed focus to ensuring Manawatū is a great place to live and raise a family. We are home to some fantastic community facilities such as our expansive parks and reserves, our recently refurbished Makino Aquatic Centre and the Feilding and village libraries. I hope you relish in the opportunity to be part of a community where many of our residents are renowned for their friendliness and generosity. Take the time to explore our hidden gems and embrace the opportunities Manawatū has to offer you. On behalf of the Manawatū District Council, I wish you every success with your new home and a positive future in our District.

HELEN WORBOYS Mayor

1 CONTENTS

YOUR COMMUNITY ANIMAL 4 COUNCIL 17 FACILITIES 30 CONTROL 4 Our District Vision 30 Fees 4 What do we do? MAKINO 30 Selected owner status 18 AQUATIC CENTRE Dog ownership ABOUT 18 Indoor pool complex 30 responsibilities 5 THIS GUIDE 18 Opening hours 31 Multi-dog permit 19 Outdoor pool complex 31 Dog Classification DISTRICT 19 Pool parties 31 Pound 6 DESCRIPTION 19 Water Play 31 Dog exercise areas 6 Location 19 Swim Squad 31 Lost and found 6 Climate 19 Aqua Fitness 7 Population 19 Swim School 7 Industry 32 RATES 7 History MANAWATŪ 20 DISTRICT LIBRARIES COMMUNITY LIVING 20 Opening hours 34 SERVICES 8 HERE 21 Collection content 34 Early Childcare 9 Apiti Technology and Kindergartens & 35 Playcentres Cheltenham E-resource 9 Primary & Intermediate 21 Programmes and events 9 Halcombe 36 schools 9 Himatangi Beach 37 Secondary schools 9 Hiwinui BEACHES 10 Feilding 22 HEALTH 10 Kimbolton 38 CARE 10 Pohangina Valley CAMPING 38 Hospitals GROUNDS 11 Rangiwahia 23 38 Medical Centres 11 Rongotea 38 Dental Care PARKS AND 11 Sanson 39 Chiropractor RESERVES 11 Tangimoana 24 39 Pharmacies 11 Waituna West 39 Physiotherapists RUBBISH AND 28 RECYCLING 39 Disability Services THINGS TO 28 Refuse Transfer Stations SEE AND DO 12 29 What can be recycled? 13 Activities 14 Walk & Hike 16 Shopping & Eateries

2 MAP OF THE DISTRICT The Manawatū District covers an area of 2,780 square kilometres and is bounded by two rivers (the Rangitikei in the north and the Manawatū in the south), the Ruahine Ranges to the east RANGIWAHIA and the Tasman Sea to the west.

REWA APITI

KIMBOLTON

WAITUNA WEST HALCOMBE

CHELTENHAM FEILDING POHANGINA

SANSON COLYTON TANGIMOANA

AWAHURI HIWINUI

RONGOTEA

RANGIOTU

HIMATANGI BEACH

3 YOUR COUNCIL OUR DISTRICT VISION

WHAT DO WE DO? Our role is to represent and lead our communities. We ensure our communities have the opportunity to engage with us and we encourage participation in decision-making across a range of areas from public consultations to Community Development Plans. Decision-making also considers the needs of all of our residents, urban and rural, those living here now and those who will live here in the future.

MAYOR COUNCILLORS Southern Manawatū 06 323 1603 Rural Ward 027 230 6690 Feilding Ward [email protected] Phil Marsh 027 323 4058 EXECUTIVE OFFICER Barbara Cameron [email protected] Maria Brenssell 06 323 5332 06 323 1612 027 323 5332 Andrew Quarrie [email protected] [email protected] 06 324 8193 [email protected] Stuart Campbell 027 241 3592 Howard Voss [email protected] 06 356 9779 [email protected] Connected, Shane Casey “ vibrant and 06 323 1944 027 430 9258 Northern Manawatū thriving [email protected] Rural Ward

Manawatū – Michael Ford (Deputy Mayor) Steve Bielski the best rural 027 542 4707 06 328 2841 [email protected] lifestyle in 027 484 2822 [email protected] New Zealand Hilary Humphrey 021 112 7761 Alison Short ” [email protected] 06 328 8768 027 429 4560 [email protected]

4 ABOUT THIS GUIDE As a newcomer or visitor to the District, this guide is your compass to help you navigate the district as you settle in and discover what the Manawatū Region has to offer you.

From our award-winning recreational facilities, our expansive walks and beaches and our unique and bustling town centres, this guide will assist you Manawatū District Council to discover must-see attractions, and find out about the facilities and services available to you. 135 Manchester Street, Feilding It contains information about Council’s amenities and services. These include 06 323 0000 [email protected] our core services such as rubbish and recycling services, animal control, rates, www.mdc.govt.nz parks and reserves as well as the Manawatū District Libraries - Feilding and facebook.com/manawatudc/ Makino Aquatic Centre. District-wide you will also find information about our history, top education facilities, things to see and do, and health care services. Feilding & District Information Centre We trust that this booklet will answer many of the questions you may have about moving to and living in the Manawatū District. Should you have any questions, feel free to call, email or pop in to our Council offices or to the RAILWAY STATION Feilding and District Promotions offices. 61 Aorangi Street, Feilding 06 323 3318 [email protected] www.feilding.co.nz facebook.com/www.feilding.co.nz/

OPENING HOURS Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm Saturday: 9am - 1pm

5 DISTRICT DESCRIPTION LOCATED IN THE HEART OF NEW ZEALAND, MANAWATŪ IS THE PERFECT PLACE TO ACCOMMODATE YOUR EVERY NEED. THERE’S AN ABUNDANCE OF ANNUAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES, THINGS TO SEE AND DO, AND OFF THE BEATEN TRACK EXPERIENCES FOR EVERYONE TO ENJOY.

The lifestyle of Manawatū LOCATION CLIMATE is an easy one. Our district is Feilding is well placed Feilding and the Manawatū dotted with award-winning geographically, just two District is ideally located being restaurants and cafes, and hours’ drive from most of the sheltered from all extremities of picturesque scenery that will southern half of the North Island weather with moderate seasonal take your breath away. including Hawke’s Bay, Lake variations. Taupo, Taranaki, Mt Ruapehu In the summer temperatures and Wellington (New Zealand’s Our schools provide world- average between 16-18 capital) providing a gateway to class opportunities to learn degrees Celsius. In the winter the South Island. The Manawatū with speciality subjects such temperatures average between District’s location offers easy as robotics, science, arts and 8-10 degrees Celsius. Throughout access to four seaports, seven agriculture. We have tertiary the year rainfall averages at 894 airports, an air force base and two facilities located in our neighbour mm. The driest month is February large military bases. city of Palmerston North that are with 56 mm of rainfall, while the easily accessible by road or our The Manawatū District covers an wettest month is July which sees excellent public transport systems. area of 2,780 square kilometres an average of 91 mm of rainfall. Our major town of Feilding has and is bounded by two rivers been voted New Zealand’s Most (the Rangitikei in the north and Beautiful Town 16 times! Feilding the Manawatū in the south), the prides itself on the relaxed and Ruahine Ranges to the east and friendly lifestyle, no traffic lights, the Tasman Sea to the west. Our award winning Farmers’ Market nearest city, Palmerston North, and free parking while you shop, has a population of over 86,000 with all the benefits of the city providing extra employment just 20kms away. opportunities and access to all of the city’s facilities.

6 POPULATION The Manawatū District’s population is 30,307 with over half of these people living in Feilding (16,355). It’s neighbouring districts, Palmerston North City and Rangitikei have populations of 86,300 and 14,712 respectively. Nearly two thirds of New Zealand’s population live within 400km of the Manawatū District. As a result, Manawatū offers unparalleled advantages as a DISTRICT distribution base. 14% Māori 8.1% DESCRIPTION Other 12.9% HISTORY OF THE DISTRICT’S POPULATION % Named after Colonel William ARE AGED 65 AND OVER. 77.9 Feilding, (a Director for the European ethnic origin Emigrants and Colonists Aid Corporation Ltd), Feilding was purchased from the Wellington Provincial Government as part of % 77.9% OF THE DISTRICT’S POPULATION IS 23.1 OF EUROPEAN ETHNIC ORIGIN, WITH MĀORI the Manchester Block, and the OF THE DISTRICT’S POPULATION REPRESENTING 14% OF THE DISTRICT’S first European immigrants arrived ARE UNDER 15 YEARS. POPULATION. here on the 22 January 1874. Free passage was given to 2000 emigrants with guaranteed work for ‘able bodied’ men within 10 miles of the settlement, clearing trees, building the Main Trunk Line and farming. Many streets in Feilding and outlying settlements in Manawatū are named after Directors of the above mentioned INDUSTRY Corporation. Manchester Street and Manchester Square are The District and surrounding areas are highly fertile and are major contributors named after the Chairman, to New Zealand’s primary sector production. This lends itself to processing the Duke of Manchester, while industries as well as support services. Diverse industries relating to agriculture Kimbolton Road is named after have been established in and around Feilding. These include meat and his Estate. The Earl of Denbigh is vegetable processing, packaging and exporting, engineering, timber and remembered on another square building supplies, soft furnishings and clothing manufacturing. A stable and while Henry Ashhurst gave his reliable workforce allows businesses to remain competitive. Many national name to an outlying township as trading and farm supply businesses have large branches to service this did Arthur Halcombe. important centre of the agricultural industry. Feilding’s steady growth into a Horticultural industries such as plant nurseries and rose growing take town, rather than into a city, has advantage of our favourable soil and climate conditions. given it a special heritage in terms of its buildings. The 1902 Town The District’s reputation for sheep and cattle stud breeding Clock was restored and placed in “ is respected worldwide which has helped to ensure the high a newly built heritage style tower quality of stock. On offer twice weekly, are the renowned for the Millennium Celebrations, Feilding Saleyards, said to be one of the largest saleyards in after being stored away for over the southern hemisphere. ” 56 years.

7 LIVING HERE

8 Apiti Halcombe

Halcombe is a vibrant rural sports club, volunteer fire brigade, settlement with over 500 residents and active marae at Taumata o located 12km north west of Feilding. te Ra, Te Hiiri, and Tokorangi and Historically, Halcombe was the Poupatate. Residents are drawn main railway junction in the central to the rural lifestyle and village North Island. Today, the Halcombe atmosphere of Halcombe and community is strong, with a thriving enjoy living in this vibrant, caring school, busy tavern, rugby and community. Located on the hills of the northern district, Apiti is a charming rural village with a thriving community heart, local Hiwinui pub and primary school. Many families have been farming here for generations, and the community is well known for its welcoming hospitality. Apiti is said to have the best Anzac Day celebrations in the region, and possibly the North Island, such is the community spirit and collaboration here. The small town community of Estate, an award winning boutique Hiwinui is renowned for its fantastic lodge and day spa that is only Cheltenham lifestyle block living, and has a a short 13 minute drive west of fantastic, close knit school. Hiwinui Feilding and less than 10 minutes is home to the Hiwinui Country from Palmerston North.

Himatangi Beach

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This quaint small community is located 12km north of Feilding. The town’s small population of 66 is unique and welcoming. The Cheltenham Hotel is an historic building established in 1876 and is the main focus of the town. Cheltenham marks This charming seaside village is home the beach while watching the sunset. a key route intersection with to one of the largest sand dune fields With a mix of permanent residents travellers heading north taking in the southern hemisphere. Typical and holiday homes, this community either the Vinegar Hill route to of the wild west coast, the rugged is friendly and welcoming and is State Highway 1, or Kimbolton landscape of this beach is beautiful, home to many recreational groups Road which leads to the northern and offers good swimming, fishing, and clubs. The local holiday park is Manawatū districts of Kiwitea, walking and more. Get some fish ‘n’ award winning, and makes for a nice Kimbolton, Rangiwahia and Apiti. chips at the local store and picnic on close weekend getaway.

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Feilding Kimbolton Pohangina Valley

The largest town in Manawatū, Known as the garden-paradise The picturesque Pohangina Valley Feilding has won ‘New Zealand’s of Manawatū due to its fantastic evolves dramatically as you head Most Beautiful Town’ award soil and growing conditions, north. Lush, green clad terraces no less than 16 times. The small Kimbolton is home to the world- frame the river, whilst the town atmosphere greets you with class Cross Hills Rhododendron Ruahine Ranges form a dramatic red-bricked pavements, stunning Gardens, and the stunning backdrop. Visit the winery, explore flowerbeds, a warm elegance and Heritage Park Rhododendron heritage collections, discover a welcoming community. The Gardens. Be sure to stop in at hidden swimming holes and glow free parking and array of shops Hansen’s Cafe and Store for a bite worm caves and immerse your and eateries make it a vibrant to eat and a yummy coffee, pop in soul in one of Manawatū’s most hub of Manawatū where walking to the local tavern and check out scenic places. The local community into shops you are met with a the beautiful community reserve! in Pohangina Village are close friendly smile, and the welcoming With stunning views out and over knit and welcoming, making it hospitality that has earned the surrounding region; this high- an ideal place for families to base this town the label of ‘Friendly altitude village is a must-visit on themselves while enjoying a Feilding’. your travels. fantastic rural lifestyle.

10 Rangiwahia Sanson

Steve and Mary Bielski

Rangiwahia is an area characterised by ancient native bush, lush pastures, hidden glow-worm caves and breath- Situated at a pivotal crossroad where shine, Manawatū residents head to taking clay cliffs. Known as the State Highways 1 and 3 meet, Sanson Sanson to buy locally grown fresh gateway to the Ruahine Ranges, is a popular stop-off point for crafts farm produce as well as arts, crafts Rangiwahia is located within easy and antiques enthusiasts. Located and collectables at a weekly market. reach of many iconic bush walks within a stone’s throw from Ohakea and river activities. Predominately Sanson is home to the Manawatū Airforce Base, Sanson is a popular a farming community, Rangiwahia Blokart Club and race track, and has choice for many servicemen with has a rich agricultural heritage. a wide array of community activities families and is only 15 minutes’ drive and initiatives. from Feilding. Every Sunday rain or

Rongotea

Tangimoana Waituna West

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Rongotea is a small township with a friendly rural atmosphere. Rongotea School goes through to year eight and the Te Kawau play A small coastal village, centre provides learning and fun Tangimoana is at the mouth of the for the younger ones. In spring, Rangitikei River and has a sand The Waituna West community residents and visitors to the town dune landscape, similar to other is a 19 minute drive north of admire the beautiful cherry trees beaches in this area. The beach Feilding, just north of Cheltenham. that blossom vibrantly on every is popular with local fisherman The area is noted for its lovely street in the town. The Te Kawau using long lines, kayakers, and farms, charming homesteads and Memorial Recreation Centre is surfcasters where they can well-kept gardens and orchards. a real asset to the area and is often be seen catching snapper, Waituna West has a popular the home of Te Kawau Rugby as kahawai, and gurnard. The local country school set on 12 acres of well as community meetings and campground also provides a great land, and is a real hub of the local events. base for holidaymakers. community.

11 THINGS TO SEE AND DO

There are a number of things to see and do in Manawatū. Discover native habitats on walks and hikes, cycle scenic country landscapes, or unwind with a round of golf. Step back in time at the Coach House Museum or treat yourself to a day of boutique shopping.

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THINGS Apiti TO SEE THE MANFEILD AND DO EXPERIENCE Whether you’re a motorsport, www.ManawatuNZ.co.nz equestrian or agriculture FEILDING SALEYARDS enthusiast, Manfeild hosts a range Learn the fascinating history MAKOURA LODGE of events in each of these areas of selling livestock, one of New and more. Manfeild is home to the Makoura Lodge, Manawatū, Zealand’s oldest traditions, which New Zealand Grand Prix, Bates is a luxury, country lodge and dates back to the 1880’s. National Dressage Championship venue to hire for beautiful 10 Manchester Square, Feilding and Central Districts Field Days. weddings, parties, conferences, www.feilding.co.nz/ 59 South Street, Feilding team building, reunions, sale-yard-tours.html accommodation, business retreats www.manfeild.co.nz and recreational activities. Makoura Road, Apiti www.makouralodge.co.nz Pohangina Valley Feilding

COACH HOUSE RIDGE TOP FARM COUNTY FAYRE MUSEUM WALK County Fayre is a community The Coach House Museum is an A true North Island ‘Kiwi farm’ initiative to preserve valley history outstanding collection of rural walk for 4 or more people with and support community projects. heritage which showcases over stylish glamping accommodation There is an extensive gallery of 140 years of local early settler life, two day, two night, or one day historic photographs and Roll farming and historic horse-drawn walk packages available. The farm of Honour, with local crafts and transportation. A vast, awe- has stunning 360 degree views Devonshire Teas for sale. Run by inspiring collection that is a must of Kapiti Island, Mt Egmont , Mt local volunteers. see for all ages. Ruapehu and Ruahine Ranges. 976 Finnis Road, 121 South Street, Feilding 1027 Waituna Tapuae, Feilding Pohangina Valley www.coachhousemuseum.org www.ridgetopfarmwalk.virb.com www.countyfayre.wordpress.com

13 www.ManawatuNZ.co.nz/walks

Apiti Halcombe Walk and LIMESTONE CREEK MOUNT LEES RESERVE Hike RESERVE GLOW WORM Located in a beautiful rural setting, CAVES this unique scenic reserve offers Formed by nature and one of visitors the chance to explore and The stunning terrain enjoy the tranquil surrounds. The of the Ruahine Manawatū’s best hidden gems, these stunning caves are host to sheltered bush walk has two main Ranges offer walks, glow worms which can be seen loop trails. One that loops the bush hikes and multi-day during the day, but are best seen gully (1.8 km long) and another tramps for all abilities at night or on dusk. The full 600m longer loop that follows the and are dotted with adventure will take you through boundary of the Reserve (3 km). a solid range of huts caves, spectacular gorges and There are two distinctive trees and lodges. All of across a running stream. growing within the bush, a large this makes for a The track takes you down into Kahikatea, thought to be more than 1000 years old and a 600 diverse and exciting the gully, where you’ll be met by towering walls covered in lush year Puketea which is listed as one outdoor playground, of NZ’s distinctive trees. right in our very own moss, wild ferns and orchids. Location: 199 Ngaio Road, backyard. Location: Limestone Road via Table Flat Road, Apiti Halcombe

14 Manawatū Gorge

TE APITI – MANAWATŪ GORGE TRACK & TAWA LOOP A must-do walk on your New Zealand journey, Te Apiti - Manawatū Gorge is an icon and RANGIWAHIA BUSH FERN WALK the divider of the Manawatū and RESERVE WALK Hawke’s Bay regions. Covered The popular Fern Walk leads you in ancient bush and home to Discover this hidden stand of through one of the region’s most a variety of wildlife, Te Apiti – native virgin bush reserve in the ancient remnants of native bush Manawatū Gorge is steeped in historic settlement of Rangiwahia - Totara Reserve. The Fern Walk legend and has many stories to Village. There are some stunning will take you through beautiful tell. Explore the walking tracks viewpoints along the way, and native bush, with lots of native and you’ll come face to face with birdlife is plentiful at certain times trees to see, including totara, the sculpture of Whatonga, an of the year. Left untouched by martai, rimu and kahikatea. The ancient warrior who stands guard early settlers, this 130 acre native birdlife is abundant throughout over the forest. virgin bush reserve is a beautiful the area so keep your eye out treasure, with many native for birds such as the Tui, Fantail, Location: State Highway 3, species including rimu, miro, Bellbird and Kereru Wood Pigeon. Manawatū Gorge matai, maire, kahikatea, rewarewa Location: Pohangina Valley East and several species of rata. Rd, Pohangina Location: Rangiwahia Rd, Rangiwahia Rangiwahia

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BEEHIVE CREEK WALK The walk follows the sandy bed of RANGIWAHIA HUT Beehive Creek through a mixture TRACK of native bush and exotics. It The Rangiwahia track is an PETTIFAR & GILCHRIST requires several crossings of ideal day or overnight tramp. A LOOP TRACKS the normally shallow, gentle benched track enters the bush The Pettifar and Gilchrist Loop stream and then climbs over hilly beside the carpark and begins at a Tracks lead you down a series of farmland to reach the Pohangina steady uphill climb to the tussock terraces towards the Pohangina Valley West Road. This is not tops. After crossing the awe- River. This ancient forest is a loop track. It can be walked inspiring arched-wooden bridge, flourishing with kahikatea in either direction, but you will the grade becomes steeper, and totara trees, with ample need to shuttle cars if you want heading up through smaller shrub opportunities to snap a photo of to avoid the 3 km stretch of road species and past a waterfall to the towering totara trees reaching between the start and finish reach the Rangiwahia Hut. to the sky. points. Location: Renfrew Road, Location: Pohangina Valley East Location: Pohangina Road, Rangiwahia Road, Pohangina Pohangina

15 Shopping & MANCHESTER SQUARE, www.ManawatuNZ.co.nz/shop Eateries FEILDING

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FEILDING FARMERS MARKET Every Friday from 9am-1:30pm, Manchester Square comes alive with a vibrant array of artisan Focal Point Cinema Boutique Shopping stallholders. ‘Eat seasonally, buy Focal Point Cinema offers a Friendly Feilding offers a local and live well’ is the market’s charming boutique cinema relaxing day of shopping, with mantra and there’s not an experience. Dine in the onsite cafe free parking. Explore beautiful imported product in sight. – or take your dessert and coffee boutique stores and an eclectic This award winning market into the theatre with you to enjoy collection of second hand and features stunning artesian whilst watching a film. antique stores. Dine in one of the products such as locally crafted 81 Manchester St, Feilding many cafe’s or picnic amongst the wines, cheeses, meats and more. feilding.focalpointcinema.co.nz/ beautiful outdoor spaces.

16 COMMUNITY FACILITIES COMMUNITY FACILITIES ARE COUNCIL ACTIVITIES FOCUSED ON SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES IN THE DISTRICT.

Much of the work Council does in this area is around the provision of services and above ground assets, such as libraries, swimming pools, parks and reserves and other public amenities.

YOU ONLY NEED ONE CARD TO ACCESS THESE SERVICES. Our Community Facilities membership cards serve as both your Manawatū District Library and Makino Aquatic Centre member cards. It is free to join and is available to anyone who resides in the Manawatū District Council’s rateable area. How to get this one card: Set up your membership at either the Library or Makino Aquatic Centre by registering online or filling out a form at either www.feildinglibrary.co.nz or www.makino.co.nz.

17 MAKINO AQUATIC CENTRE

OUR POOL COMPLEX OFFERS BOTH OPENING HOURS The centre is open every day, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR POOLS, AS (except Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day WELL AS RECREATIONAL SPACES and the morning of ANZAC Day). THAT ARE OUTDOORS DURING THE Monday to Friday: 6am – 9pm SUMMER SEASON. Saturday & Sunday: 8am – 6pm Public Holidays (except above) 10am – 6pm INDOOR POOL COMPLEX Location Swimming lessons run in this dedicated pool. Learn to Swim Pool: 10 Council Place, Feilding When this is not in operation for lessons, the pool is available for public use. 06 323 5312 Heated to 33°. [email protected] Play Pool & Beach Area: This pool area is designed for babies through to children approximately 8 years old. Explore the water and build confidence with your child. Heated to 33°. Wet Deck Area: The fully indoor Wet Deck Area has splashy fun for kids of all ages. Build their water confidence with play. Indoor Pool: The indoor 25m pool has six lanes, is heated to 28° and has ramp access. It hosts a range of activities with the aim of having at least one lane available for public lane swimming at all times.

18 SWIM SQUAD The Makino Swim Squad offers training squads from pre- competition level to Manawatū representation in local and national meets. For more information, please contact the Aquatics Education Coordinator [email protected].

OUTDOOR POOL COMPLEX Outdoor Pool: The outdoor 50m pool has seven lanes and is heated to 28°. It hosts a range of activities with the aim of having at least one lane available for public lane swimming at all times. Learner Pool & Toddler Splash Pool: The outdoor learner pool is heated to 28°, with a slide into the deep end of the pool. The toddler splash pool is fresh water and is heated by the sun which is perfect in the summer months. AQUA FITNESS Aqua Fitness is an ideal way to Diving Pool: The outdoor diving pool is 4m deep with two diving boards improve your health and fitness. (1 metre and 3 metres) and is heated to 28°. The resistance of the water Two free-to-use electric barbeques. strengthens muscle groups and The outdoor complex is open form late November to late March annually. Visit improves flexibility without our website www.makino.co.nz for details. putting excess pressure on joints. The classes available include: • Aqua Fit • Aqua Power • Aqua Gymstick • Aqua HIIT • Water Walking • Aqua Mat

WATER PLAY Water Play is an ideal time to SWIM SCHOOL bring your child down to have The Makino Swim School offers fun, play and explore the water. many lesson programmes to suit POOL PARTIES A number of water toys are a wide range of ages and abilities. available for your little one to Lessons run during the school Makino offer a range of options enjoy. Water Play runs every terms and include learn to swim for making children’s birthdays Friday during school terms through to competition. Children fun and carefree. between 10am and 12:00pm and attend once a week for up to 10 Party times are: 10:30am, 1pm or is designed for babies to children weeks. Enrol online now at 3:30pm. under 5 years. www.makino.co.nz.

19 MANAWATŪ DISTRICT LIBRARIES MANAWATŪ DISTRICTS LIBRARIES OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday: 9am – 6pm OPERATES ONE MAIN LIBRARY Saturday: 9am – 4pm WHICH SITS IN THE HEART OF Sunday and public holidays: FEILDING ON THE CORNER OF CLOSED. After these hours, books can be STAFFORD AND BOWEN STREETS. returned in slots to the right of the main door at the entrance. See our website The main library supports five community libraries situated www.feildinglibrary.co.nz or in the following villages across the district: Himatangi Beach, Facebook page for more details – Kimbolton, Pohangina, Rongotea, Sanson and Tangimoana. or call in and speak to our At Manawatū District Libraries - Feilding we offer a welcoming and innovative friendly staff. library environment which includes public spaces for community participation Location and social connection. Corner Stafford and Bowen Streets, Feilding Anyone living in the Manawatū District can become a library member. All you 06 323 5373 need to do is visit the library and see one of our friendly staff members or go [email protected] online to www.feildinglibrary.co.nz. feildinglibrary

20 COLLECTION CONTENT TECHNOLOGY AND PROGRAMMES AND Borrowing collection items is E-RESOURCE EVENTS FREE with the exception of new Manawatū District Libraries - We offer a FREE range of DVD’s. Feilding, is a member of APNK opportunities, programmes and By downloading the Bookmyne (Aotearoa People’s Network events that continue to build and App you can check due dates Koharoa). APNK provides FREE promote lifelong learning and and renew your items. Using our computer access and 24/7 Wi-Fi. supports literacy. These include: Bright Sparks, learning languages, online services you can check our We provide technologies and Coding Club, Book Clubs, Knit catalogue, renew items and place opportunities to increase and Natter, School Holiday holds. these skills with a growing Programmes, Tech@10 and much, range of resources including All you need is your membership much more. card and a password. 3D printers, Makerspaces, advanced computers and portable All fees and charges can be found technology. on our website. Our digital library has a range of databases and electronic archives that contain articles, local history photos, ancestry.com and more. These are FREE. All you need is your membership card to access these.

21 BEACHES www.ManawatuNZ.co.nz THERE ARE TWO BEACHES

LOCATED IN THE MANAWATŪ HIMATANGI BEACH DISTRICT STRETCHING ALONG THE Himatangi Beach is the district’s largest beach. The village is made WEST COAST - HIMATANGI BEACH up of both permanent and holiday homes as well as the award AND TANGIMOANA BEACH. winning holiday park which is only metres from the beach itself. TANGIMOANA BEACH The Palmerston North Surf With a fluctuating population, this small beach settlement has both Lifesaving Club is located at permanent and temporary residents who enjoy being located near the sea. Himatangi Beach and they provide a patrol over the summer months. Tangimoana has had a changing landscape caused by both nature and planned improvements. The construction of a walkway with landscaping allows Explore the massive sand dune visitors to easily explore the area. The swamp on the northwest side of the field, said to be the largest village is a significant wildlife area for migrating birds. one in New Zealand at over 20 kilometres long. The local fishing Tangimoana has an active Community Committee that continually looks for club runs restaurant nights and and implements improvements for the community. a weekend cafe, while the local The beach is popular with local fisherman using long lines, kayakers, and store offers coffee, takeaways surfcasters. The local campground provides a great base for holidaymakers, and everything else a good kiwi while the beach is popular for windsurfers, however not suitable for dairy has. The kids will love the swimming. Vehicle access onto the beach is very limited, and is suitable for adventure playground, concrete quad bikes and four-wheel drive vehicles only. skating rink, BMX track and the mini golf area. Himatangi Beach has an active Community Committee and there are often local events and activities happening, such as quiz nights and fundraisers.

22 www.ManawatuNZ.co.nz CAMPING GROUNDS LOOKING FOR MORE THAN A DAY OUT? THERE ARE FOUR CAMPING GROUNDS IN THE DISTRICT WHERE YOU CAN PITCH A TENT OR PARK UP THE CARAVAN.

Check the website for more information about them such as fees and if dogs are welcome.

• BARTLETT’S FORD - This riverside reserve is a popular destination for a family day out, freedom camping and casual summer recreation. • PUTAI NGAHERE (VINEGAR HILL) - Vinegar Hill is one of our most popular and well used picnic and camping reserves. It offers great swimming and high cliffs rising from the Rangitikei river. • LONDON’S FORD - A picturesque riverside location popular for swimming, picnics and freedom camping. • TOTARA RESERVE REGIONAL PARK - A popular camping and picnicking area, Totara Reserve sits at the top end of the Pohangina Valley. It is a beautiful part of the Manawatū District, this Reserve is managed by Horizons Regional Council. See our website www.mdc.govt.nz for further details on our all of our leisure facilities, parks and walkways. www.ManawatuNZ.co.nz

23 PARKS AND RESERVES FEILDING AND THE WIDER MANAWATŪ DISTRICT ARE RENOWNED FOR THEIR WONDERFUL PARKS AND RESERVES.

Aside from their stunning colourful plots of floral colour throughout the town centre, there are a range of parks maintained for your enjoyment servicing a range of purposes.

24 KOWHAI PARK For over 100 years Kowhai Park, which covers 10.2ha has been one of Feilding’s most popular sites alongside Manfeild Park and includes: • Aviaries, featuring exotic birds • Gazebo with free barbeque • Two children’s playground on each side of the park • Public toilets • Cricket pitch • Duck pond • Rose gardens • Camelia walk • Nature trail alongside Makino Stream • National kowhai collection • Home of Manawatū Pottery Society • Two playgrounds for all ages

VICTORIA PARK This reserve is a 6.57ha open space in an urban area providing facilities for a range of summer and winter sports and other recreational pursuits. Sporting activities include rugby, touch, KITCHENER PARK squash, league and softball. The park is also used for school sports Kitchener Park is a much-prized bush reserve just a few minutes from the and has a refurbished fitness zone town centre. free and available 24/7 for public The bush reserve covers 13.9 ha of native bush and is home to significant use. trees such as kahikatea and matai and a 20 metre high kowhai. The park also The park has changing room includes totara, tawa, tree ferns and ribbon woods. facilities and clubrooms, a small The park is well signposted with directions indicating the names of trees and open stand and public toilets. plants. At a leisurely pace, the walk, which includes a boardwalk and walking This park sits between West track, takes about an hour. There are also a number of areas ideal for picnics. Street and Lethbridge Street. The park is located on Kawakawa Road with links through to Kowhai Park via Vehicle access and parking is off a walkway to Rata Street. West Street.

25 SANSON RECREATION RESERVE JOHNSTON PARK This popular reserve is over 4 ha and the current home of the This 9.15 ha park is very popular Manawatu Blokart Club, a popular among a variety of sports in the sport of land sailing for the District and is a valuable asset to MT LEES RESERVE whole family. The reserve is also this community. The velodrome Gifted by Ormond Wilson, a popular dog exercise area and is a useful venue for Manawatu Mount Lees Reserve features hosts the Feilding Lawnmower Cycling and is used most days for a homestead and reserve with Racing Club. training and competitions. bush walks, large grounds with It is also home to the following picnic and entertainment areas, clubs: children’s play area, summerhouse • Feilding Rugby Football Club and toilets. TIMONA PARK • Feilding Old Boys Oroua Located on Ngaio Road, seeing Timona Park is Feilding’s largest Rugby Football Club the reserve involves a gentle stroll and most versatile park. Close to 24ha in size, Timona Park runs • Johnston Park (outdoor) along bush paths and through the alongside the Oroua River, where Bowls homestead gardens that feature native and exotic, trees and there are a number of popular • Western Riding Club shrubs. As the seasons change, swimming spots and picnic areas. • Feilding Croquet Mount Lees presents many The reserve stretches from Simon Street to Poole Street and has an This park is situated on Drake different faces, and is particularly entrance via Campbell Street. The Street. renowned for blossoms and daffodils in September/October large playing areas provide for and stunning autumn foliage a number of sporting codes and colours as we prepare for winter. features a children’s playground and public toilets. The bush reserve is also rich in native bird life such as kereru, Timona Park is also the base for a morepork, tui, belllbird, wax eye number of sports clubs including: and kingfisher. • Feilding United Soccer Club Mount Lees Reserve is open seven • Feilding Athletics days a week from 9am – 5pm. • Feilding Dog Club The summerhouse is also available • Feilding Pony Club for group functions. It has two small out-buildings with a kitchen Other sports also played on the and a lawn tennis court but grounds include cricket, touch and bookings are essential. rugby. There is also a BMX track.

26 27 RUBBISH AND RECYCLING FEILDING RESIDENTS HAVE ACCESS REFUSE TRANSFER STATIONS TO KERBSIDE RUBBISH AND RECYCLING COLLECTION WITH Feilding 125a Kawakawa Road, Feilding OUR WEEKLY COUNCIL-BRANDED 06 324 0693 BLUE RUBBISH BAG COLLECTION Monday to Friday: 8am – 4pm Saturday & Sunday: 9am – 4pm AND FORTNIGHTLY RECYCLING COLLECTION. Rongotea

24 Kaimatarau Road, Rongotea Visit our website for your street collection day. Open Saturday: 10am – 4pm (not suitable for large loads) Council’s blue rubbish bags can be purchased at our reception, Manawatū District Libraries, supermarkets and other shops in Feilding and Palmerston SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR North. Bags should be put out for collection by 7.30am. CURRENT FEES. All properties in Feilding have been supplied with a black wheelie bin and plastic crate for collecting recycling. These should stay with the property. These are collected fortnightly on the same day rubbish is collected. On collection day, place your wheelie bin or crate outside our property close to the kerb. The collection truck must be able to reach your bin from the edge of the road, without driving onto the grass or kerb. There needs to be a half- metre gap between your wheelie bin and any other object such as another wheelie bin.

28 WHAT CAN BE RECYCLING STATIONS VILLAGE KERBSIDE Recycling is available at all RUBBISH COLLECTIONS RECYCLED? Refuse Transfer Stations. In addition to this there are five Monday WHEELIE BIN dedicated Mobile Recycling • Any rinsed plastic container Centres located at: • Colyton with any of the recycling • Glen Oroua symbols 1-6 (tops removed). Halcombe • Halcombe No film, plastic bags or 46 Willoughby Street polystyrene plastics are • Himatangi Beach accepted. Himatangi Beach • Hiwinui • Newspapers, magazines, junk • Pohangina mail and brochures Koputara Road • Rangiotu • Cardboard such as cereal, beer and clean pizza boxes. No Kimbolton • Tangimoana food contaminated cardboard, 7 London Street Tetra Pak or waxed cardboard Thursday is accepted. Pohangina • Drink cans which are • Apiti aluminium and steel and 976 Finnis Road • Cheltenham rinsed food tins such as • Kauwhata spaghetti and pasta sauce. Rongotea Please note that your wheelie bin • Kimbolton is to be loosely filled to allow for Wear Street • Rangiwahia ease of emptying. • Waituna West Sanson BLACK CRATE 42 Dundas Road (access from Friday Glass bottles and jars (no broken service lane off Burt Street) bottles, jars, mirrors etc). • Rongotea Tangimoana For health and safety reasons, do • Sanson not fill your crate above the edge. Tangimoana Beach Road

29 ANIMAL CONTROL YOUR DOG(S) IS WELCOME IN OUR COMMUNITY, HOWEVER WE HAVE RULES THAT ALL DOG OWNERS NEED TO ABIDE BY.

Our Dog Control Bylaw sets SELECTED OWNER DOG OWNERSHIP out minimum standards for STATUS RESPONSIBILITIES keeping and controlling a Council rewards owners who It is compulsory to have your dog dog. This is to ensure they provide better care for and microchipped, with the exception don’t create a nuisance or control of their dogs. Selected of working dogs. This includes become a threat to other owner status aims to provide an any dogs that have never been people’s health or their incentive within the registration registered and dogs classed fee structure that promotes as menacing. Once your dog is safety. responsible dog ownership. Once microchipped, please ensure Our animal control officers selected owner status has been that you provide Council with provide a seven-day-a-week approved, a reduced registration the microchip number. If you service, 24 hours a day. Just phone fee applies. See our website for require further information on them at any time on 06 323 0000. more details. microchipping, contact your local Around 7000 dogs are registered vet or contact Manawatū District each year in the District. The Council. Council responds to approximately 1200 annual complaints and carries out regular patrols and inspections.

FEES All dogs must be registered and kept under control at all times. Current registration fees are available on our website. A discount is offered for neutered dogs and early payments. Registration is due annually on 1 July and it is up to the dog owner to apply for registration without being invoiced.

30 MULTI-DOG PERMIT The Dog Control Bylaw restricts the number of dogs permitted on properties less than 2000m2. If you wish to keep more than two dogs on a property less than 2000m2 you will need to apply for a multiple-dog permit. See our website for more information www.mdc.govt.nz

DOG CLASSIFICATION There are rules that owners must comply with if dogs in your DOG EXERCISE AREAS • Raumai Reserve possession have been classified as Dogs are permitted unleashed, • Pohangina Reserve menacing or dangerous. You will but supervised in the following be issued with a notice explaining • Pakihikura Reserve: old school locations: what these rules are. For more grounds information relating to an outline • TIMONA PARK: along the • Rewa - old school recreation of these rules please visit out riverbank and edges of the grounds website www.mdc.govt.nz park • Vinegar Hill Reserve (the Ensure your dog: • MANFEILD PARK: the entire area during the period • Receives proper care and whole park except for Labour Weekend to Easter) attention, and is supplied with the skateboard area and food, water and shelter. playground, but not when • Sanson Reserve (except when park is being used for an fields are being used) When • Gets adequate exercise. activity stock is grazing in any of the • Does not cause a nuisance above sites, dogs must be on • RAILWAY LAND: along both to other people, such as a leash. sides of the railway corridor persistent barking or howling. through Feilding DOGS ARE PERMITTED IN THE • Does not injure, endanger, • JAMES PALMER PARK: the FOLLOWING LOCATIONS ON A intimidate or otherwise cause LEASH: entire area distress to any person, other • Victoria Park animal, or property. • HIMATANGI BEACH: all • Kitchener Park Let us know: parts of the foreshore, 400m away from the Kaikopoku • If you have a change in • Almadale Reserve Stream. contact information. Visit our website for a full list • If your dog dies, so we can of locations where dogs are OTHER PLACES (EXCEPT FOR prohibited www.mdc.govt.nz refund any money owing. WHEN STOCK IS GRAZING): • Pohangina Valley Road Lookout LOST AND FOUND POUND • Mt Stewart Reserve If you suspect your dog has Details can be found on our • Bartlett Ford Reserve been impounded contact us website of any lost or found immediately on 06 323 0000 to • Menzies Ford Reserve animals www.mdc.govt.nz speak to an animal control officer. • London’s Ford Reserve Our pound is located at Impound fees can be found on our 16 Awa Street, Feilding. website www.mdc.govt.nz • Rangiwahia Reserve

31 RATES RATES HELP FUND OUR DISTRICT’S CORE SERVICES AND INFRASTRUCTURE. MANAWATŪ DISTRICT COUNCIL OFFERS SEVERAL WAYS YOU CAN PAY INCLUDING DIRECT DEBIT, CREDIT CARD, YOUR BANK’S INTERNET OR MOBILE BANKING FACILITY OR THROUGH OUR OFFICE.

RATES REBATES The Department of Internal Affairs provides a Rates Rebate Scheme. If you receive an income of $42,000 or less (more if you have dependents) you may RATES ARE DUE ON be entitled to a rebate – it depends on how much you pay in rates. THE LAST FRIDAY IN • The maximum rebate available is $620 FEBRUARY, MAY, • A calculator is available on the ministry’s website: AUGUST AND www.dia.govt.nz/ratesrebates NOVEMBER. The rates invoices can be sent to When applying for a rates rebate you will need: you automatically by email. The • Your rates notice – including your Horizons rates notice, for the current direct debit payment is easy and rating year convenient and eliminates the • Information about what your income (before tax) was for the applicable risk of incurring penalties for late tax year payment. Contact our customer services centre on 323 0000 for • Information about what your partner/joint homeowner’s income was if he/ more information or download she was normally living with you a direct debit authority from our website. BRING YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO OUR RECEPTION COUNTER OR CONTACT US ON 06 323 0000 IF YOU HAVE FURTHER QUESTIONS.

You cannot apply for a rebate if: • the property is used principally for farming, commercial, industrial or business purposes; or • the property is a rental property; or • you have already applied for a rebate in the current rating year; or • you do not qualify as a legal ratepayer.

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33 COMMUNITY SERVICES EDUCATION THE MANAWATŪ DISTRICT IS A VIBRANT AND YOUTHFUL PLACE WITH A NUMBER OF RECOGNISED EDUCATION CENTRES CATERING TO A WIDE RANGE OF AGES, INTERESTS AND LEARNING REQUIREMENTS.

EARLY GAIL’S CHILDCARE PUDDLEDUCKS CHILDCARE 132 North Street, Feilding PRESCHOOL 06 323 9024 154 Manchester Street, Feilding A PLACE TO GROW 027 532 3902 06 323 2032 www.gailschildcare.co.nz www.puddleduckspreschool.co.nz 196 Manchester Street, Feilding 06 323 2047 PITTER PATTER www.feildingchildcare.co.nz RAINBOW STEPS EDUCATION CENTRE LEARNING CENTRE ALL ABOUT KIDS 101 East Street, Feilding 2A Haggitt Street, Feilding CHILDCARE 06 323 2787 06 323 2032 www.pitter-patter.co.nz www.rainbowsteps.nz 168 Kimbolton Road, Feilding 06 323 3995 027 323 3955 THE SECRET GARDEN www.allaboutkidz.dnserver.net.nz 1459 Waughs Road, Feilding 06 323 0506 www.thesecretgarden childcare.co.nz

34 KINDERGARTENS & PLAYCENTRES

Apiti MANCHESTER Rangiwahia KINDERGARTEN APITI PLAYCENTRE 111A Warwick Street, Feilding RANGIWAHIA 11 Bryce Street, Apiti 06 323 4106 PLAYGROUP www.ruakind.org.nz 06 323 7221 Rangiwahia Road, Rangiwahia www.playcentre.org.nz 06 328 2818 SHAKEN OAK MONTESSORI Colyton Rongotea 155 South Street, Feilding COLYTON PLAYGROUP 06 323 3000 www.shakenoak.co.nz TE KAWAU Colyton Hall, Colyton PLAYCENTRE 06 3287977 TE KŌHANGA REO O Medway Street, Rongotea HĀPAITIA 06 324 8246 Feilding www.playcentre.org.nz 23 Owen Street, Feilding 06 323 8037 COMMUNITY Sanson PLAYCENTRE Halcombe 42 North Street, Feilding SANSON PLAYCENTRE 06 323 1918 HALCOMBE 2 Phillips Street, Sanson PLAYCENTRE 06 323 3503 COUNTRY KINDY www.playcentre.org.nz 1 Te Arakura Road, Feilding 77 Willoughby Street, Halcombe 06 323 2032 06 328 8693 www.countrykindy.co.nz www.playcentre.org.nz Waituna West EDEN CHRISTIAN Kimbolton WAITUNA WEST KINDERGARTEN PLAYCENTRE 114 Derby Street, Feilding KIMBOLTON EARLY Waituna Valley Road, 06 323 8057 Waituna West www.edenkindy.co.nz LEARNING CENTRE 06 328 6805 4 Lind Street, Kimbolton www.playcentre.org.nz FEILDING 06 280 3212 KINDERGARTEN 10 Montgomery Street, Feilding Kiwitea 06 323 7483 www.ruakind.org.nz KIWITEA PLAYGROUP FEILDING PLAYCENTRE 7 Perry Line, Kiwitea 06 328 9178 254A Kimbolton Road, Feilding www.kiwitea.school.nz/ 06 323 6100 playgroup www.feildingplaycentre.org.nz

MAKINO Pohangina KINDERGARTEN 58 Lethbridge Street, Feilding AWAHOU PLAYGROUP 06 323 4633 Pohangina Valley East Road www.ruakind.org.nz 06 329 4844

35 PRIMARY & LYTTON STREET SCHOOL INTERMEDIATE Lytton Street, Feilding 06 323 6687 SCHOOLS www.lyttonstreet.school.nz

MANCHESTER STREET SCHOOL Apiti 160 Manchester Street, Feilding APITI SCHOOL 06 323 6175 11 Bryce Street, Apiti www.manchesterstreet. 06 328 4884 school.nz www.apitischool.weebly.com NORTH STREET SCHOOL Glen Oroua Colyton 52 North Street, Feilding 06 323 6695 GLEN OROUA PRIMARY COLYTON SCHOOL www.northstreet.school.nz SCHOOL 421 Colyton Road, Colyton 06 328 7877 SAINT JOSEPH’S Sanson Road, Glen Oroua www.colyton.school.nz 06 329 7859 SCHOOL www.glenoroua.school.nz 60 Derby Street, Feilding Feilding 06 323 4766 Halcombe FEILDING www.stjosephsfeilding.school.nz INTERMEDIATE HALCOMBE PRIMARY TAONUI SCHOOL SCHOOL 95 East Street, Feilding 170 Waughs Road, Feilding 06 323 6528 30 Monteith Street, Halcombe 06 323 4604 www.feildingintermediate. 06 328 8845 www.taonui.school.nz school.nz www.halcombe.school.nz

36 Himatangi Rongotea Sanson

OROUA DOWNS KOPANE SCHOOL SANSON SCHOOL PRIMARY SCHOOL Rongotea Road, Rongotea State Highway 1, Sanson State Highway 1 06 324 8717 06 329 3768 Himatangi www.kopane.school.nz www.sanson.school.nz 06 329 9730 www.orouadowns.school.nz RONGOTEA PRIMARY Tangimoana SCHOOL 4865 Tyne Street, Rongotea TANGIMOANA SCHOOL Hiwinui 06 324 8614 19 Punga Street, Tangimoana www.rongotea.school.nz 06 324 8465 HIWINUI SCHOOL www.tangimoanaschool. Watershed Road, Hiwinui weebly.com 06 326 8078 www.hiwinui.school.nz Waituna West

Kimbolton WAITUNA WEST SCHOOL KIMBOLTON SCHOOL 50 Waituna Tapuae Road, Waituna West 4 Henderson Street 06 328 6805 Kimbolton www.waitunawest.school.nz 06 328 5880 www.kimbolton.school.nz

Kiwitea

KIWITEA SCHOOL 7 Perry Line, Kiwitea 06 328 9744 www.kiwitea.school.nz

Mount Biggs

MOUNT BIGGS SCHOOL 707 Sandon Road Mount Biggs 06 329 3646 www.mountbiggs.school.nz SECONDARY SCHOOLS Pohangina

AWAHOU SCHOOL FEILDING HIGH SCHOOL HATO PAORA COLLEGE 1 Churcher Street, 1314 Kimbolton Road, 518 Pohangina Valley East Road, Feilding Cheltenham Pohangina Valley 06 323 4029 06 328 9731 06 329 4844 www.feildinghigh.school.nz www.hatopaora.school.nz www.awahou.school.nz

37 HEALTH CARE UNDERSTANDING THE HEALTHCARE AVAILABLE WITHIN OUR REGION IS A VITAL PART OF SETTLING IN AND MOVING TO A NEW AREA.

Healthcare organisations are throughout the Palmerston North City and Manawatū Region. Our many medical centres are well qualified for dealing with both medical emergencies and long term care. The MidCentral District Health Board oversees all healthcare within the Region.

HOSPITALS MEDICAL CENTRES FEILDING HEALTH CARE FEILDING MEDLAB For all emergencies 7 Duke Street, Feilding CENTRAL please call 111 06 323 9696 78 Warwick Street www.feildinghealthcare.nz Feilding 06 323 4266 PALMERSTON NORTH OPENING HOURS: HOSPITAL Weekdays: 8am – 8pm (Emergency care) Weekends & Public Holidays: 9am – 12pm & 6pm – 8pm 50 Ruahine Street, Palmerston North Outside of clinic hours, GPs are 06 356 9169 available on-call for emergencies only until 10pm daily.

38 DENTAL CARE PHYSIOTHERAPISTS FEILDING DENTAL ACTIVE+ PHYSIO WELD STREET CENTRE 18 Gladstone Street PHYSIOTHERAPY LTD 112 Fergusson Street, Feilding Feilding 43 Weld Street, Feilding 06 323 4305 06 357 1705 06 323 4932 www.supasmiles.com www.activeplus.co.nz www.weldstreetphysiotherapy.co.nz/

MANAWATŪ DENTAL GROUP 69 Stafford Street, Feilding 06 323 4199 DISABILITY SERVICES www.mdg.net.nz Being part of a community that supports and cares for its disabled members can greatly improve quality of life. Palmerston North and Manawatū provide an outstanding range of facilities and services to support people living with physical and intellectual disabilities.

CCS DISABILITY ACTION – CCS Disability Action focuses on supporting CHIROPRACTOR people with disabilities be “in the driver’s seat of their life”, offering a range of services and assistance that support the individual’s lifestyle and QUANTUM help them connect with the community. CHIROPRACTIC 06 357 2119 Manawatū@ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz 172 Kimbolton Road, Feilding 06 323 9494 IHC – IHC is New Zealand’s largest provider of services to people with www.quantumchiro.co.nz intellectual disabilities and their families. They provide a range of services, including advocacy, volunteering and fundraising. IHC is a membership- based organisation. Within the Manawatū there is a local branch of their IDEA Services, which offers assistance with accommodation, living and work support services, and caregivers. PHARMACIES 06 350 9372 Manawatū@idea.org.nz FEILDING HEALTH MASH TRUST – MASH Trust provides support services for people with intellectual or physical disabilities, as well as those with mental health, PHARMACY alcohol or addiction issues. This support occurs either through their 7 Duke Street, Feilding residential housing, as in-home services or through their community 06 560 1026 initiatives, such as the Living Plus programme for the intellectually, disabled or their supported employment opportunities programme SMITHS FEILDING Workmates. HEALTH PHARMACY 06 355 7200 www.mashtrust.org.nz 1 Manchester Square, Feilding 06 323 4121 DISABLED PERSONS ASSEMBLY – The Disabled Persons Assembly is a not-for-profit organisation that represents people with disabilities CENTRAL HEALTH and acts to advocate on their behalf. The organisation supports people PHARMACY with all types of disabilities, as well as their families and other disability 45 Kimbolton Road, Feilding organisations. 06 323 5023 06 357 9877 [email protected]

There are also a variety of private organisations and business that offer aid, products, equipment, caregiving assistance and transport options within our region, as well as a number of unique support groups for individual disabilities. www.feilding.co.nz for more information.

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