Westmere, Manawatū-Whanganui

Westmere is a lake and rural community in the Whanganui District and Manawatū-Whanganui region of New Zealand's North Island.

The settlement was established in the late 19th century, with a school being opened near the lake in 1894. Seven generations of the Laird family have been involved in the school, including school co-founder Alex Laird and founding teacher Emma Laird. The buildings were built by local families, and the soil for the grounds was transported with horses and drays from local farms.[1]

Former residents include Wellington paediatrician Dr Brierley Emmett and concert pianist Liam Wooding.[1]

## Education

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Westmere School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students,[2][3] with a roll of 229 as of March 2025.[4]

Between 1994 and 2006, under principal Bill Greening, the school was rebuilt with two new adventure playgrounds. The school board of trustees and parent trustee association raised an average of $30,000 per annum to fund the improvements.[1]

## References

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1. ^ a b c Wylie, Liz (23 October 2019). "Westmere School in Whanganui celebrates 125 years of education". New Zealand Media and Entertainment. Whanganui Chronicle.
2. ^ "Official School Website". westmereprimary.school.nz.
3. ^ "Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
4. ^ "Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.

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Whanganui District, New Zealand

Seat: Whanganui

Populated places|

| Whanganui|

* Aramoho
* Bastia Hill
* Castlecliff
* College Estate
* Durie Hill
* Gonville
* Otamatea
* Putiki
* Springvale
* St Johns Hill
* Tawhero
* Whanganui Central
* Whanganui East

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Towns and localities|

* Brunswick
* Fordell
* Jerusalem
* Kai Iwi
* Kaitoke
* Kaiwhaiki
* Kakatahi
* Koriniti
* Mangamahu
* Marybank
* Matahiwi
* Okoia
* Operiki Pa
* Pākaraka
* Paparangi
* Parikino
* Ranana
* Rapanui
* Taunoka
* Upokongaro
* Westmere

Facilities and attractions|

* Bushy Park
* Bushy Park Homestead
* Bason Botanic Gardens
* Cameron Blockhouse
* Castlecliff Branch
* Cemetery Circuit
* Cooks Gardens
* Durie Hill Elevator
* East Town Railway Workshops
* Moutoa Gardens
* Royal Whanganui Opera House
* Sarjeant Gallery
* Ward Observatory
* Wanganui Branch
* Whanganui Airport
* Whanganui Regional Museum

Government|

* District Council
* Mayor
* Regional Council

Organisations|

* Awa FM
* River City FM
* Tylee Cottage Residency
* The Wanganui Herald
* Wanganui Rugby Football Union
* Whanganui Athletic
* Whanganui Chronicle

Education|

* Cullinane College
* The Quay School of the Arts
* St Dominic's College, Whanganui
* Universal College of Learning
* Whanganui City College
* Whanganui Collegiate School
* Whanganui Girls' College
* Whanganui High School
* Whanganui School of Design

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