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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]

Waipiata

Waipiata.

Waipiata is a small township on the Otago Central railway, eighty-one miles north-west of Dunedin. It has a promising future before it, as it is the most central point on the Maniototo Plains; and the land in the vicinity of the railway station has already been surveyed for a large township. The stock saleyards at Waipiata are the largest in Central Otago. The Taieri river runs near the village, and a small clear stream flowing into the Taieri accounts for the name “Waipiata”—the Maori for “Clear Water.” Waipiata is a splendid health resort, as it is 1176 feet above sea level, and has a bracing and dry climate. Good shooting and fishing are obtainable. There is a post, telegraph and money order office at Waipiata, where mails arrive daily; and a mail cart, with room for passengers, runs to Hamilton South, Patearoa, and Gimmerburn. An Anglican church has been erected in the township, and Presbyterian services are held in the public hall. There are also stores, a public school, and a hotel.

Scherp, Edward John , Blacksmith, Waipiata. This business was established in August, 1898. The proprietor was born in Patearoa, in February, 1875, and learned his trade in Hamiltons. He worked there and elsewhere, gaining valuable experience, until he entered into business on his own account at Waipiata. The premises consist of a smithy, and a hut built of sun-dried bricks, on a residence area. Mr. Scherp is unmarried.