Kapuka South
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Kapuka South is a locality in the Southland region of New Zealand's South Island.[1] It is situated on Toetoes Bay and Waituna Lagoon. Kapuka and Ashers are to the north on the Southern Scenic Route.
Economy
Agriculture figures prominently in Kapuka South's economy due to its rural location. Significant lignite coal deposits are also located in the vicinity of Kapuka South. The Ashers-Waituna coalfield contains roughly 746 tonnes of recoverable coal. Exploratory work has been undertaken, but commercial mining has not yet taken place.[2]
Education
Kapuka South formerly had a primary school, Kapuka South School. It was open in the first half of the 20th century.[3] After its closure, the building became the Kapuka South Hall and between 2006 - 2008 became a Clay Target Gun Club.
References
- ^ "Place name detail: Kapuka South". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 17 November 2007.
- ^ Ministry of Economic Development, "South Island Lignite", lasted updated 8 August 2007, accessed 17 November 2007.
- ^ National Register of Archives and Manuscripts, "Kapuka South School", accessed 17 November 2007.
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Mararoa Waimea Ward |
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Waiau Aparima Ward |
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Waihopai Toetoes Ward |
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Oreti Ward |
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Stewart Island / Rakiura |
- Mavora Lakes
- Mokoreta River
- Mount Richardson
- Niagara Falls
- Porpoise Bay
- Waipapa Point
- Eyre Mountains / Taka Ra Haka Conservation Park
- Hawea (Clio Rocks) Marine Reserve
- Kahukura (Gold Arm) Marine Reserve
- Kutu Parera (Gaer Arm) Marine Reserve
- Mavora Lakes Conservation Park
- Moana Uta (Wet Jacket Arm) Marine Reserve
- Piopiotahi (Milford Sound) Marine Reserve
- SS Tararua
- Taipari Roa (Elizabeth Island) Marine Reserve
- Taumoana (Five Fingers Peninsula) Marine Reserve
- Te Awaatu Channel (The Gut) Marine Reserve
- Te Hapua (Sutherland Sound) Marine Reserve
- Te Tapuwae o Hua (Long Sound) Marine Reserve
- Ulva Island-Te Wharawhara Marine Reserve
- Waipapa Point Lighthouse
46°30′S 168°38′E / 46.500°S 168.633°E / -46.500; 168.633
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