Wainui
Encyclopedia
Wainui is a locality in the Rodney District
of New Zealand
. Wainui is approximately 5.5 kilometres north-east of Waitoki
and 10 km west of Orewa
. The Wainui Stream flows south-west through the area, and exits into the Kaukapakapa River.
of 10 and a roll of 225. The school opened in 1879 and celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2004. The original school room is now part of the Museum of Transport and Technology
in Auckland.
Rodney District
The Rodney District of New Zealand was a local government area in the northernmost part in New Zealand's Auckland Region, created in 1989 from the amalgamation of Helensville Borough and Rodney County. The seat of the district council is at Orewa, and the district includes Kawau Island to the...
of New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
. Wainui is approximately 5.5 kilometres north-east of Waitoki
Waitoki
Waitoki is a locality in the Rodney District of New Zealand. Wainui is approximately 5.5 kilometres to the north-east, Kaukapakapa 6.5 km to the north-west, and Dairy Flat 10 km to the south-east. The Wainui Stream joins the Waitoki Stream just to the north-east of the locality...
and 10 km west of Orewa
Orewa
Orewa, a town in New Zealand's North Island lies on the Hibiscus Coast, just north of the base of the Whangaparaoa Peninsula and 40 kilometres north of central Auckland. Orewa's population was 7,326 in the 2006 Census, an increase of 1,692 from 2001. It is a popular holiday destination...
. The Wainui Stream flows south-west through the area, and exits into the Kaukapakapa River.
Education
Wainui School is a coeducational full primary (years 1-8) school with a decile ratingSocio-Economic Decile
Decile, Socio-Economic Decile or Socio-Economic Decile Band is a widely used measure in education in New Zealand used to target funding and support to more needy schools....
of 10 and a roll of 225. The school opened in 1879 and celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2004. The original school room is now part of the Museum of Transport and Technology
Museum of Transport and Technology
The Museum of Transport and Technology is a museum located in Western Springs, Auckland, New Zealand. It is located close to the Western Springs Stadium, Auckland Zoo and the Western Springs Park. The museum has large collections of civilian and military aircraft and other land transport vehicles...
in Auckland.