Pongaroa Pongaroa

Pongaroa - Definition and Overview

The small township of Pongaroa lies in The Wairarapa, in the southeast of the North Island of New Zealand. It is located 110 kilometres southwest of Hastings and a similar distance northeast of Wellington. The nearest town is Pahiatua, 25 kilometres to the west. Pongaroa has a population of about 250.

Pongaroa's claim to fame is as the birthplace of scientist Maurice Wilkins.

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