The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]
[Kiwitea]
Situate on the main road between Cheltenham and Birmingham, in the County of the same name, and 112 miles north-cast of Wellington, this little settlement is in the Electoral District of Rangitikei. It is a school district under the Wanganui Education Board, the nearest telegraph office being at Cheltenham, four miles distant. There is daily communication by coach to Feilding, which is the market-town, and mails are received and made up daily.