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Lochiel, New Zealand

Coordinates: 46°12′15″S 168°20′00″E / 46.20411893°S 168.33331940°E / -46.20411893; 168.33331940
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Lochiel
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Coordinates: 46°12′15″S 168°20′00″E / 46.20411893°S 168.33331940°E / -46.20411893; 168.33331940
CountryNew Zealand
RegionSouthland
DistrictSouthland District
WardOreti[1]
Government
 • Territorial AuthoritySouthland District Council
 • Regional councilSouthland Regional Council

Lochiel is a rural community in the Southland District and Southland Region of New Zealand.

It is part of Southland District Council's Oreti Ward.[1]

Education

Lochiel School is a state contributing primary school for years 1 to 6[2] with a roll of 67 as of August 2024.[3] It was established in 1879.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b "How is Council made up?". southlanddc.govt.nz. Southland District Council.
  2. ^ Education Counts: Lochiel School
  3. ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  4. ^ McCulllum, Merren (1979). Ten decades : a history of Lochiel School and district for those who lived here. Invercargill: Lochiel School Centennial Committee.