WAIPUKURAU.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XI, Issue 199, 16 August 1921, Page 6

WAIPUKURAU.

The steady increase in population and increased agricultural activityci the past few years has placed Waipukurau among the list of thriving towns ill Hawke’s Bay. It is now the centre of a big agricultural district, with rich pastures and healthy surroundings, and in the course of another few years should become one of the largest producing districts in Hawke’s Bay. The progress during the last few years is very marked, and due in no small measure to the progressiveness (if its inhabitants. The town itself is nicely laid out, the residential portion of the borough having a paitieularlv pleasing aspect, the house.-: being built on pretty, sloping terraces, a magnificent view of the surround’ng country being obtained. The residents are at any rate quite optimistic regarding its future prosperity, as, besides several new business there are at least a dozen ; new private residences in course of erection. □ • t An extensive sewerage system is being installed, and new roads are being formed, while steps are being taken to establish a-’municipal electrical supply. The financial position of the borough i is sound, which is due to an energetic Mayor and a body of level-headed councillors. The town also possesses plenty of recreation space for football, cricket, tennis, golf, and bowls, the various reoreatum grounds being prettily laid out ind well cared for.