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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Isla Bank

Isla Bank is a rural community in the Southland District and Southland Region of New Zealand, on the Winton riding and Aparima riding.

It is part of Southland District Council's Waiau Aparima Ward.

History

European settlers arrived in the area in the 19th century. By 1905, the area, which included the Limestone Plains and the main settlement of Calcium, had a population of 294.

Education

Isla Bank School was a state contributing primary school for years 1 to 8, which operated in the area from 1899 to 2018.

References

  1. ^ "How is Council made up?". southlanddc.govt.nz. Southland District Council.
  2. ^ The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]. New Zealand: Cyclopedia Company Limited. 1905. pp. 961–962.