Patoka, New Zealand

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 45 as of April 2023.[5][6]

References
  1. Hariss, Gavin. "Patoka, Hawke's Bay". topomap.co.nz. NZ Topo Map.
  2. McDonald, S. E. (1985). Podocarp to pasture" : the story of Patoka. Napier: Patoka and Districts' Reunion Committee.
  3. "Hawke's Bay dairy farm opportunity on market". scoop.co.nz. Bayleys Real Estate. 25 March 2019.
  4. "Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
  5. "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
  6. "Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.

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