Kapuka South
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Kapuka South
Kapuka South is a locality in the Southland Region of New Zealand's South Island.[1] It is situated on Toetoes Bay and Waituna Lagoon. Kapuka and Ashers are to the north on the Southern Scenic Route.
[edit] Economy
Agriculture figures prominently in Kapuka South's economy due to its rural location. Significant lignite coal deposits are also located in the vicinity of Kapuka South. The Ashers-Waituna coalfield contains roughly 746 tonnes of recoverable coal. Exploratory work has been undertaken, but commercial mining has not yet taken place.[2]
[edit] Education
Kapuka South formerly had a primary school, Kapuka South School. It was open in the first half of the 20th century.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ Land Information New Zealand, "Place Name Detail: Kapuka South", Geographic Placenames Database, accessed 17 November 2007.
- ^ Ministry of Economic Development, "South Island Lignite", lasted updated 8 August 2007, accessed 17 November 2007.
- ^ National Register of Archives and Manuscripts, "Kapuka South School", accessed 17 November 2007.
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