Merrilands
| Merrilands | |
|---|---|
 Merrilands shopping centre on Mangorei Road | |
| Basic information | |
| Local authority | New Plymouth |
| Population | 2,811 (2013) |
| Surrounds | |
| North | Fitzroy |
| Northeast | Glen Avon |
| South | Highlands Park |
| Southwest | Welbourn |
| Northwest | Strandon |
Merrilands is a suburb of New Plymouth, in the western North Island of New Zealand. It is located to the south-east of the city centre. The Waiwhakaiho River runs past Merrilands to the east, and Te Henui Stream runs past to the west.[1]
The population was 2,811 in the 2013 Census, an increase of 24 from 2006.[2]
Education
Merrilands School is a coeducational contributing primary (years 1-6) school with a decile rating of 6 and a roll of 184.[3] The school was established in 1960.[4]
Shopping
There is one main shopping centre located in Merrilands. This is located on the corner of Cumberland and Mangorei roads. Shops there include Lotto and Post Shop, New World Supermarket, pharmacy, hair salon, dentist, medical centre, along with a Z fuel station.
There is one pub in Merrilands called the Stumble Inn, which often has live music and hosts a range of musicians.
Notes
- ↑ North Island Provincial Town Maps (5th ed.). Wises Maps. p. 91.
- ↑ 2013 Census QuickStats about a place:Merrilands
- ↑ "Te Kete Ipurangi - Merrilands School". Ministry of Education.
- ↑ "Welcome to Merrilands Primary School". Merrilands School.
External links
Coordinates: 39°3′56″S 174°6′19″E / 39.06556°S 174.10528°E