Gladstone, New Zealand

Gladstone is a sparsely populated place in the district of Carterton New Zealand North Island. The town lies on the River Mangahuia near the mouth of the Tauweru in the Ruamahanga. Carterton is in a northwesterly direction to the next town 15 kilometers away, to the settlements in the near environment include Ponatahi in the west and Longbush in the south. The place was named after the British Prime Minister William Gladstone.

Economy

Gladstone is an agricultural community in the first place, in addition, also strengthened wine production. The winemakers increasingly know the good influence of soil and climate to appreciate, which can grow very aromatic grape, although at low yield. In addition, there are small shops, cafes, Home Stays ( long-term rented private dwellings ) and small business as a wheelwright.

The Gladstone Inn is a very well-known hotel. The hotel is just called "The Gladdy " in the place, was chosen in 2006 by the Hospitality Association of New Zealand, the New Zealand Hotel Association, the best country hotel in New Zealand.

Education

The primary school in Gladstone attended by about 100 children. Since then, the schools were closed in Long Bush, Maungaraki and Te Whiti in 1968, it is the only school for miles around. Over the last few years the school has been growing in popularity and is now including children from more distant places such as Carterton, Martinborough and Masterton on.

Sports

A sports complex is located near the hotel, where the home games of the local rugby and hockey clubs take place.

Memorial

34 soldiers died during the First World War from Gladstone and the surrounding area. In a small memorial on the road, she is remembered. On the road between Gladstone and Masterton 36 oak trees were planted in memory, but it is not known why there are no 36 and 34 trees.

Swell

• Place in the Wellington region