Mangateparu

Mangateparu is a settlement nestled at the foot of the Hangawera Hills, north of Morrinsville.^[1]

Etymology

The name comes from the Māori words (manga stream), (te the) and (paru muddy or deep).^[2]

History

In 1876, 2,000 acres (810 ha) of land at Mangateparu was owned by an Alsatian settler. 30 years later, Alexander Bell purchased 5,500 acres (2,200 ha) of land, cleared out the bush and subdivided it into 150 to 200 acres (61 to 81 ha) sections. The Crown later purchased these sections in 1917 and used it to rehabilitate returned soldiers. Mangateparu was one of the largest soldier settlements in New Zealand.^[1]^: 266

Education

In 1909 a school opened on private property in a workman's hut. The school continued until a part time school was opened in 1912. It closed following the opening of a school in Tauhei. In 1922 a new school was opened in 1922 following Tauhei and Mangateparu being split into separate school districts.^[1]^: 300

References

^ ^a ^b ^c Vennell, C. W.; More, David (1976). Land of the Three Rivers: A Centennial History of Piako County. Wilson & Horton. p. 245.
^ A W Reed (2002). The Reed Dictionary of New Zealand Place Names. p. 290. ISBN 0-7900-0761-4.

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[threerivers-1] Vennell, C. W.; More, David (1976). Land of the Three Rivers: A Centennial History of Piako County. Wilson & Horton. p. 245.

[2] A W Reed (2002). The Reed Dictionary of New Zealand Place Names. p. 290. ISBN 0-7900-0761-4.

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