Ducks at Flaxmere Park, Flaxmere
June 1, 2010 by Gail
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Flaxmere is a town in the Hawke’s Bay region of New Zealand’s North Island. It is located North-west to the town of Hastings City. It is located in the Hastings Metropolitan Area. It is also known by the Maori name of Paharakeke. As at 2010, it has a population of 10,400.
The suburb is typical of modern suburbs with a long avenue (Flaxmere Ave) running its length with curved streets and cul-de-sacs radiating from them.
There are many Parks and Reserves. Flaxmere has primary schools and a major high school (Flaxmere College) which was formed from the old Flaxmere Intermediate School.
It has a small shopping centre also known as The Village with a supermarket, petrol station, post office, bakery, video store, butchery, indoor rock climbing centre, and various other businesses offering necessities and/or leisure. Other amenities include a library, police station, several churches and an indoor swimming complex called Flaxmere Waterworld.
