Maxwell is a predominantly rural area. Maxwell is bounded by the Ruapehu District Council area in the north, the locality of Fordell-Kakatahi and the Whanganui River in the east, the locality of Blueskin and the Tasman Sea in the south, and the South Taranaki and Stratford District Council areas in the west. Maxwell is named after George Maxwell, who was killed in a conflict with Maoris in 1868.
Settlement of the area dates from the mid 1800s, with some growth during the late 1800s and early 1900s. The population increased slightly from the mid 1990s, a result of new dwellings being added to the area. Rural land is used mainly for grazing, farming and forestry.
Major features of the area include Whanganui National Park, Ka Iwi Beach, Tokomaru East Block Conservation Area, Mystery Block Conservation Area, Ahuahu Conservation Area, Whanganui Scenic Experience Jet, the Whanganui River and several schools.
Maxwell is a predominantly rural area. Maxwell is bounded by the Ruapehu District Council area in the north, the locality of Fordell-Kakatahi and the Whanganui River in the east, the locality of Blueskin and the Tasman Sea in the south, and the South Taranaki and Stratford District Council areas in the west. Maxwell is named after George Maxwell, who was killed in a conflict with Maoris in 1868.
Settlement of the area dates from the mid 1800s, with some growth during the late 1800s and early 1900s. The population increased slightly from the mid 1990s, a result of new dwellings being added to the area. Rural land is used mainly for grazing, farming and forestry.
Major features of the area include Whanganui National Park, Ka Iwi Beach, Tokomaru East Block Conservation Area, Mystery Block Conservation Area, Ahuahu Conservation Area, Whanganui Scenic Experience Jet, the Whanganui River and several schools.
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