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About Havelock North
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Havelock North lies seven kilometres to the southeast of Hastings itself, and has a population of almost 9,500. It is generally the residence of the wealthier people of the Hastings. However, residents of the council housing area around Anderson Park earned a lot less than the rest of Havelock North, and had lower qualifications. The M?ori population of the Anderson Park area was 24%, which accounted for a big majority of the town’s M?ori residents (8% overall).
The town, known locally as "the village", stands on the Heretaunga Plains, and has a reputation for its orchards, vineyards, and educational facilities. One of New Zealand's most important wine regions spreads around the town. The town's industry is based around its fruit and wine production, and includes a horticultural research centre.
Havelock North is situated at the base of the prominent landmark Te Mata Peak, a 399-metre outcrop, which according to local M?ori legend is the body of a giant, Te Mata o Rongokako.
One of the town's most impressive buildings is Whare Ra, a house built for a temple of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn in the early twentieth century.
Havelock North is generally hilly, as it is on the foothills of Te Mata Peak and small gullies have been formed by the creeks and streams flowing from Te Mata Peak, resulting in a small amount of inaccessible or steep land which is converted into forests, parks or reserves, giving the image of naturally having many bushes and trees.
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About Licensee Howie
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