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Blackmount

Coordinates: 45°50′56″S 167°41′24″E / 45.8489781°S 167.6898809°E / -45.8489781; 167.6898809
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Blackmount
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Coordinates: 45°50′56″S 167°41′24″E / 45.8489781°S 167.6898809°E / -45.8489781; 167.6898809
CountryNew Zealand
RegionSouthland
DistrictSouthland District
WardWaiau Aparima
Government
 • Territorial AuthoritySouthland District Council
 • Regional councilSouthland Regional Council

Blackmount is a rural community in the Southland District and Southland Region of New Zealand.

The area is roughly halfway between Tuatapere and Manapouri.[1] It is part of Southland District Council's Waiau Aparima Ward.[2]

Education

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Blackmount School was a state contributing primary school for years 1 to 8 which operated between 1901 and 2014.[1][3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "School closes after 103 years". 3 July 2014.
  2. ^ "How is Council made up?". southlanddc.govt.nz. Southland District Council.
  3. ^ "Blackmount School (3933) Closure Notice". gazette.govt.nz. New Zealand Government.