Flood-Prone in Pongaroa

Pongaroa is a town in the Tararua District, in the southeast of the North Island of New Zealand, 110 kilometres southwest of Hastings and 200 kilometres northeast of Wellington. The nearest town is Pahiatua, 50 kilometres to the west. Popular Ākitio Beach is 30 kilometres to the east. The township straddles Route 52, a road between Masterton and Wa…
Pongaroa is a town in the Tararua District, in the southeast of the North Island of New Zealand, 110 kilometres southwest of Hastings and 200 kilometres northeast of Wellington. The nearest town is Pahiatua, 50 kilometres to the west. Popular Ākitio Beach is 30 kilometres to the east. The township straddles Route 52, a road between Masterton and Waipukurau.
  • Country: New Zealand
  • Region: Manawatū-Whanganui
  • Territorial authority: Tararua District
  • Ward: North Tararua General Ward · Tamaki nui-a Rua Maori Ward
  • Community: Dannevirke Community
  • Electorates: Wairarapa · Ikaroa-Rāwhiti (Māori)
  • Postcode: 4991
Data from: en.wikipedia.org