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Foxton · Te Awahou

Foxton (Te Awahou) grew up on the flax trade, milling the swamps of the lower Manawatū into rope and matting that shipped from its river port. That history lives on at Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom, the riverside cultural centre that also tells the town's Dutch settler story beneath the sails of the De Molen windmill, a full-size working replica. Foxton Beach, a few minutes away at the river mouth, adds a long stretch of west coast sand and a fishing community.

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What is Foxton known for?

Foxton (Te Awahou) grew up on the flax trade, milling the swamps of the lower Manawatū into rope and matting that shipped from its river port. That history lives on at Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom, the riverside cultural centre that also tells the town's Dutch settler story beneath the sails of the De Molen windmill, a full-size working replica. Foxton Beach, a few minutes away at the river mouth, adds a long stretch of west coast sand and a fishing community.

What is the Māori name for Foxton?

Foxton's te reo Māori name is Te Awahou.

What region is Foxton in?

Foxton is in the Manawatū-Whanganui region of New Zealand.

What is the population of Foxton?

Foxton has an estimated population of around 3,500 (Stats NZ estimate).

How many businesses are in Foxton?

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