Isla Bank Explained

Isla Bank
Coordinates:-46.2078°N 168.1285°W
Population Density Km2:auto
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:New Zealand
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Southland
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Southland District
Subdivision Type3:Ward
Subdivision Name3:Waiau Aparima[1]
Leader Title:Territorial Authority
Leader Name:Southland District Council
Leader Title2:Regional council
Leader Name2:Southland Regional Council

Isla Bank is a rural community in the Southland District and Southland Region of New Zealand, on the Winton riding and Aparima riding.

It is part of Southland District Council's Waiau Aparima Ward.[2]

History

European settlers arrived in the area in the 19th century. By 1905, the area, which included the Limestone Plains and the main settlement of Calcium, had a population of 294.[3]

Education

Isla Bank School was a state contributing primary school for years 1 to 8, which operated in the area from 1899 to 2018.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: How is Council made up? . southlanddc.govt.nz . Southland District Council.
  2. Web site: How is Council made up? . southlanddc.govt.nz . Southland District Council.
  3. Book: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts] ]. 1905 . Cyclopedia Company Limited . New Zealand . 961–962 .