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Manawatu is a region that allows you the outstanding opportunity to experience New Zealand at its best - cosmopolitan yet proud of its rural roots. Situated in the lower half of the North Island it encompasses the city of Palmerston North, the town of Feilding, Ashhurst and many other rural villages.
A total population of over 100,500, the majority of these people (73,000) reside in Palmerston North. Over half the remaining 27,510 live in Feilding.
While embracing the sophistication of the "big-city", Palmerston North, the region retains the charm of its laid-back rural lifestyle. Feilding, Manawatu's second largest town is 11 times winner of "New Zealand's most Beautiful Town" award.
Sheltered from weather extremes, the Manawatu district has only moderate seasonal variations with summer temperatures typically 16-23 degrees Celsius and winter temperatures typically 12-15 degrees Celsius.
This is perfect weather for you to enjoy the fantastic range of walking tracks, city spots, parks and reserves. A wonderful place to experience all sides of New Zealand life.
Rural Manawatu offers adventure pursuits and tranquil tramps
right on the city's doorstep.
Explore the landscape of the Manawatu and make some special discoveries:
Take a day hike through the Ruahine Forest Park - one of a number of small mountain ranges
that form the spine of the North Island. The range offers some inspiring forest and alpine walks
for those wanting somewhere away from the standard tourist trips.
 Visit the Tararua Windfarm - by clydesdale wagon, horse trek, quad bike, 4WD (four-wheel drive) or guided hike.
Take a ride in an aircraft simulator at the Ohakea Airforce Museum.
Have fun white water rafting, kayaking and jet boating on the Rangitikei
River
Wander around private gardens and historical homesteads - visit Titoki
Point, Rathmoy and The Ridges.
At the Herb Farm, Ashhurst, you can buy a range of herbal healing
products and wander through themed gardens.
Meet native New Zealand owls (morepork) at Owlcatraz in Shannon.
Property Sales Statistics
Median Residential Dwelling Price Comparison from Previous Years
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Year |
Median Price as at Dec |
Total Properties Sold |
Value of Total Properties Sold |
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2009 |
$230,000 |
3,448 |
$855,807,005 |
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2008 |
$223,500 |
2,871 |
$714,593,199 |
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2007 |
$244,000 |
4,620 |
$1,169,324,533 |
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2006 |
$215,000 |
5,295 |
$1,177,742,695 |
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2005 |
$184,500 |
5,441 |
$1,036,613,763 |
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2004 |
$150,000 |
5,661 |
$883,222,691 |
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2003 |
$134,250 |
6,070 |
$784,591,741 |
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2002 |
$102,000 |
4,440 |
$544,208,969 |
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2001 |
$110,500 |
3,884 |
$461,711,987 |
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2000 |
$109,500 |
3,395 |
$393,187,350 |
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1999 |
$108,000 |
4,113 |
$468,310,723 |
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1998 |
$95,000 |
3,450 |
$372,117,890 |
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1997 |
$93,000 |
3,765 |
$412,996,735 |
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1996 |
$103,000 |
3,794 |
$425,953,719 |
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1995 |
$104,750 |
3,542 |
$402,617,757 |
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1994 |
$108,500 |
4,184 |
$467,295,753 |
NB - Dwellings include houses, townhouses, units, apartments, home and income, conversions and residential investment blocks. Information provided by REINZ (Real Estate Institute of New Zealand).
The suburbs covered in these figures include: Palmerston North City, Feilding, Levin, Pahiatua, Manawatu Country, Waverley, Wanganui City, Raetihi, Ohakune, Taihape, Rangitikei and Wanganui Country.
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