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Waimate Home - Waimate District Council
Description
The Waimate District is bounded by the Waitaki River in the south, the Pareora River in the north and the Hakataramea Valley to the west. The district with its lush paddocks and rolling hills is a productive agricultural area with a mix of pastoral, cropping, dairy farming, fruit and vegetable growing.
The Waimate district has a rural population of 4401 and an urban base of 2703 residents. A moderate climate is enjoyed in the summer and in the winter many mornings start with a frost resulting in sunny clear days. The average rainfall is 600mm and average sunshine 1717 hours per year.
Waimate is the main urban area and the service centre for the district. It is situated about 10 kilometres inland and 47 metres above sea level. The town with approximately 50 shops has an Edwardian theme with an impressive collection of early 1900's buildings lining the main street.
