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Taranaki–Wellington province boundary

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Taranaki–Wellington province boundary

The traditional boundary between Whanganui and Taranaki was the former provincial boundary, which crossed State Highway 3 between Waverley and Pātea. However, since 1989 Waverley and neighbouring areas have been within South Taranaki district.

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by Diana Beaglehole

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Diana Beaglehole, Whanganui region – Government, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/19075/taranaki-wellington-province-boundary (accessed 4 June 2026).

Story by Diana Beaglehole, published 2 March 2009, updated 1 June 2015.