Patoka, New Zealand Explained

Patoka is a rural community in the Hastings District and Hawke's Bay Region of New Zealand's North Island. It is located at base of the Kaweka Range and Kaweka Forest Park.^[1]

The area has been used for pastoral sheep and dairy farming since the 19th century.^[2] It promotes itself on its rolling countryside, high rainfall and free-draining paddocks.^[3]

Education

Patoka School is a co-educational state primary school,^[4] with a roll of as of ^[5]

References

-39.3467°N 176.6046°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Hariss . Gavin . Patoka, Hawke's Bay . topomap.co.nz . NZ Topo Map.
2. Book: McDonald . S. E. . Podocarp to pasture" : the story of Patoka . 1985 . Patoka and Districts' Reunion Committee . Napier.
3. News: Hawke's Bay dairy farm opportunity on market . Bayleys Real Estate . . 25 March 2019.
4. Web site: Ministry of Education School Profile . educationcounts.govt.nz . Ministry of Education.
5. Web site: Education Review Office Report . ero.govt.nz . Education Review Office.