Makahu
Encyclopedia
Makahu is a settlement in inland Taranaki, in the western North Island
of New Zealand
. It is located to the southeast of Strathmore
. the Makahu Stream runs south through the area to join with the Mangaehu Stream, which flows into the Patea River
.
The name Makahu means "White Hawk".
of 6 and a roll of 14. The school was founded in 1905.
North Island
The North Island is one of the two main islands of New Zealand, separated from the much less populous South Island by Cook Strait. The island is in area, making it the world's 14th-largest island...
of New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
. It is located to the southeast of Strathmore
Strathmore, New Zealand
Strathmore is a settlement in inland Taranaki, in the western North Island of New Zealand. It is located on State Highway 43, 25 kilometres east of Stratford.-General historical works: Category:Stratford District...
. the Makahu Stream runs south through the area to join with the Mangaehu Stream, which flows into the Patea River
Patea River
The Patea River is in Taranaki in the North Island of New Zealand. It runs for 105 kilometres from the eastern slopes of Mount Taranaki, passing east through Stratford before swinging south and reaching the South Taranaki Bight near the town of Patea....
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The name Makahu means "White Hawk".
Education
Makahu School is a coeducational full primary (years 1-8) school with a decile ratingSocio-Economic Decile
Decile, Socio-Economic Decile or Socio-Economic Decile Band is a widely used measure in education in New Zealand used to target funding and support to more needy schools....
of 6 and a roll of 14. The school was founded in 1905.