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Foxton – Birthplace of the Manawatu
Foxton – Birthplace of the Manawatu
Foxton and Foxton Beach are sister communities, situated on State Highway 1, 30 minutes from Palmerston North and 90 minutes north of the Capital City – Wellington. Main Street and retail shops are one block from SH1, adjacent to the Manawatu River loop on the northern bank of the Manawatu River.
Tourism and Holidays
Tourism and holiday accommodation are a major part of the District and Foxton’s economy. Surrounded to the North, East and South by agricultural and pastoral farming. Foxton also supports a number of commercial and service industries. Continue reading “Foxton – Birthplace of the Manawatu” »
The Community
We value our community highly here in Foxton. It is the essence of our town. We have a diverse range of clubs, activities, sports and schooling available in Foxton. Foxton has what every community needs:
* School’s for the smallest toddler to the high school student. * Sport curriculum’s to meet everyone’s sporting interests. * Club’s and organizations for all types of people to join with others for common interests. * Outstanding medical treatment and facilities for aging residents. * Local events and festivals that attract many outside visitors. * A community swimming pool for everyone.
If you have a community or service in Foxton or the surrounding district, contact us today about getting your Community service listed in the Foxton Community directory.
All About Foxton
The past
Foxton, “The birthplace of the Manawatu”, originally known as Te Awahou, was settled in 1848 by the first European settlers. Presbyterian missionary Rev. James Duncan and his family were the first recorded.
In 1855 an earthquake caused upriver residents to disperse. Thomas U Cook and family were among those who decided to settle at Te Awahou. Cook, a trader built the first commercial premise in Foxton. Continue reading “All About Foxton” »