Waitaria Bay
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| Waitaria Bay | |
  Waitaria Bay
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Marlborough |
Waitaria Bay is a locality in the Marlborough region of New Zealand. It lies on the northern side of Kenepuru Sound in the Marlborough Sounds.[1][2]
The town is one of the most isolated in mainland New Zealand to have a school. The nearest shop is about 50 minutes drive, the nearest small town, Havelock, is two hours drive, and the nearest main centre, Blenheim, is two and a half hours drive.[3][4]
[edit] Education
Waitaria Bay School is a coeducational full primary (years 1-8) school with a decile rating of 10 and a roll of 20.[5] The school opened in 1897.[6]
[edit] Notes
- ^ Peter Dowling (editor) (2004). Reed New Zealand Atlas. Reed Books, map 61. ISBN 0-7900-0952-8.
- ^ Roger Smith, GeographX (2005). The Geographic Atlas of New Zealand. Robbie Burton, map 133. ISBN 1-877333-20-4.
- ^ Welcome. Waitaria Bay School.
- ^ "Sounds parents to pay teacher's salary", The Marlborough Express, 22 May 2008. Archived from the original on 2008-05-27.
- ^ Te Kete Ipurangi - Waitaria Bay School. Ministry of Education.
- ^ About Us. Waitaria Bay School.
