Pomare is a residential neighbourhood of

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, in the

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of New Zealand's

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. It comprises the northern part of the suburb of Taitā, and includes the Pomare Railway Station and Pomare School. The suburb is named after either

Māui Pōmare Sir Māui Wiremu Piti Naera Pōmare (1875 or 1876 – 27 June 1930) was a New Zealand medical doctor and politician, being counted among the more prominent Māori political figures. He is particularly known for his efforts to improve Māori he ...

(

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), who served as Minister of Health from 1923 to 1926, or an early

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chief in the area. Pomare Railway Station opened in 1954.

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in the area has been redeveloped by

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since 2011 after years of social neglect and gang problems.

Education

There is one primary school in the area. Pomare School is a state contributing primary (years 1 to 6) school with students as of

References

Suburbs of Lower Hutt {{Wellington-geo-stub