Awhitu

Awhitu is a rural settlement on the Āwhitu Peninsula in New Zealand.

History

The Awhitu Road District Board governed Awhitu from 13 February 1868 until 1915 when it dissolved to come under the direct governance of Franklin County in 1915. Awhitu became one of eight ridings of Franklin County.

Education

Awhitu District School is a coeducational full primary schools (years 1–8) with a roll of 108 students as of July 2026.

References

  1. ↑ "Awhitu". New Zealand History.
  2. ↑ The Heritage Studio (July 2017). Franklin County Council Chambers (Former) (PDF) (Report). Auckland Council.
  3. ↑ Bloomfield, Gerald Taylor (1973). The Evolution of Local Government Areas in Metropolitan Auckland, 1840-1971. Auckland: Auckland University Press. p. 124. ISBN 0-19-647714-X.
  4. ↑ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 1 July 2026.
  5. ↑ "Awhitu District School - Education Counts". www.educationcounts.govt.nz.

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