Isla Bank

Place in Southland, New Zealand
46°12′28″S 168°07′42″E / 46.20781006°S 168.12845280°E / -46.20781006; 168.12845280CountryNew ZealandRegionSouthlandDistrictSouthland DistrictWardWaiau Aparima[1]Government
 • Territorial AuthoritySouthland District Council • Regional councilSouthland Regional Council

Isla Bank is a rural community in the Southland District and Southland Region of New Zealand, on the Winton riding and Aparima riding.

It is part of Southland District Council's Waiau Aparima Ward.[1]

History

European settlers arrived in the area in the 19th century. By 1905, the area, which included the Limestone Plains and the main settlement of Calcium, had a population of 294.[2]

Education

Isla Bank School was a state contributing primary school for years 1 to 8, which operated in the area from 1899 to 2018.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b "How is Council made up?". southlanddc.govt.nz. Southland District Council.
  2. ^ a b The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]. New Zealand: Cyclopedia Company Limited. 1905. pp. 961–962.
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