Story: Whanganui region

Taranaki–Wellington province boundary

Taranaki–Wellington province boundary

The traditional boundary between Whanganui and Taranaki was the former provincial boundary, which crossed State Highway 3 between Waverley and Pātea. However, since 1989 Waverley and neighbouring areas have been within South Taranaki district.

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Diana Beaglehole, 'Whanganui region - Government', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/photograph/19075/taranaki-wellington-province-boundary (accessed 26 April 2024)

Story by Diana Beaglehole, updated 1 Jun 2015