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Located between Auckland and Hamilton, we have it all - excellent road and rail access, an hour's drive from two international airports, the beach and we're easily accessed off State Highway One. |
Located between Auckland and Hamilton, we have it all - excellent road and rail access, an hour's drive from two international airports, the beach and we're easily accessed off State Highway One. The district is rich in natural resources, wilderness reserves, history and culture. We enjoy a mild climate with moderate annual rainfall, which ensures excellent growing conditions all year round. Huntly is famous for coal mining and the Huntly Power Station. The mighty Waikato River runs through the community. There are seven lakes situated in the area, ideal for activities such as swimming, fishing, water skiing, windsurfing boating and yachting. Huntly has an excellent range of sports clubs and organisations such as badminton, brownies, bowls, cricket, fishing, garden, golf, martial arts, motor sports, rugby, rugby league, scouts, softball, soccer, squash, swimming, tennis, walking and youth groups. There is a range of health services available including Doctors, Dentists, Physiotherapists, Midwives, Birthcare Centre, Rest Home and Hospital, Plunket Nurses and Public Health Nurses. Refer to the community directory for a full list. With the above facilities and services available in Huntly, it is easy to see why more and more people/families are relocating to the township. | Location Huntly Township is situated only 98 kilometers south of Auckland. The township is also handy 33 kilometers south to Hamilton, New Zealand’s largest Inland City, in the North Island of New Zealand. First Settlement Before the early European settlers arrived, the land that is now known as Huntly was traditionally called Rahui Pokeka by the local Maori inhabitants. When translated Rahui Pokeka is said to mean: Rahui: a period of probation over a particular area. Pokeka: a flax marker The first European settlement in Rahui Pokeka (Huntly) took place in the 1830’s with the establishment of a mission station on the West Bank of the Waikato River, by the Anglican Missionary, Benjamin Yates Ashwell. It is believed that Ashwell was the first to use coal from the local outcrops for fuel. The land on which the township now stands was confiscated from the Tainui tribe after the Maori Land Wars in the 1863. The land was then divided into farms and given to Military settlers. How Huntly Got Its Name Huntly was named after the Town Huntly in Aberdeenshire (now the Grampian Region), eastern Scotland, which was the birthplace of Alexander Henry who originally owned the farmland on which the town presently stands. Its Features Huntly is an important coalmining centre within the northern part of the Waikato Coalfield, with underground and opencast mines. The local coal is used for the coal-fired Huntly Power Station and local use. Huntly is divided by the great mighty Waikato River that flows northward from Lake Taupo in the centre of the North Island to its final destination on the West Coast at Port Waikato, into the Tasman Sea. The river carves a natural division through the Centre of the Huntly. Over time this has resulted in the adoption of two distinctive identities Huntly West and Huntly East. The Waikato River is the longest river in New Zealand. It runs 425 km from its source to the sea flowing northward. Waikato is said to mean: Wai: Water kato: To flow | | Education You're spoilt for choice when it comes to schooling options in Huntly, the towns Kohanga Reo, Pre-School groups, Primary Schools and Secondary School are committed to providing high standards of education. Several boarding schools (1/2 hrs drive from Huntly) in Hamilton offer the option of being a day student or permanent resident, and the University of Waikato and the Waikato Polytechnic offer excellent tertiary study opportunities. Leisure In And Around Huntly Whether you're into athletics, badminton, bowls, cricket equestrian, fishing, golf, lions, league, martial arts, netball, rugby, rotary, soccer, squash, tennis, walking or the area's 60-plus clubs and organisations are sure to appeal. Attractions/Things To See & Do In and Around Huntly Here's a taste of activities and attractions on offer in Huntly... - Antique Shops
- Art and Craft Shops
- Coal Mines
- Conference & Wedding Venues
- Gardens
- Golf Courses
- Hakarimata Walkway (where you can view kauri trees)
- Horse Trekking
- Lakes (some are ideal for water sports and activities)
- Lake Hakanoa Walkway
- Lake Okowhao Walkway
- Manufacturers of Wooden Products
- Many Picnic Reserves
- Mighty Waikato River (NZ's longest) ideal for fishing
- Museums
- NZ's Larget Candy Shop
- NZ's Larget Power Station
- NZ's Longest Hot Water Slide
- Speedway
- Steam Train Rides
- Swimming Pools
- Taupiri Mountain Walkway
- Team Building and Business Function Venues
- Upmarket Restaurants and Cafes
- Vineyards
- Location, Location, Location..... and
- Friendly people who would love to meet you!
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 03 February 2010 )
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District Organisations
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Andrews Electrical  |
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Brown and Shanley |
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Hukanui |
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Huntly Information Centre |
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Huntly Seniornet Incorproated |
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Huntly South Darts Club |
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Huntly Youth Focus Group |
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New Zealand Military Vehicle |
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Parents Incorporated |
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Raglan Link Limited (The Raglan Chronicle) |
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Raglan Summer School of Art |
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Taupiri Rugby Club Juniors |
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Te Kauwhata Fire Service |
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Whaingaroa |
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X-treme Waste |
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