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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Akitio. — Akitio

Akitio.

Akitio is 136 miles from Wellington, and lies in the Wairarapa North County. The nearest railway station is at Masterton, from which a coach runs as far as Whakataki; but for the remainder of the distance—about thirty miles—there is no regular means of conveyance. A telephone connects with the nearest telegraph office. The settlers are chiefly engaged in sheep and cattle farming and similar pursuits. Mails for Akitio close at Wellington on Mondays at 2.50 p.m., arriving at Akitio at 1 p.m. on Wednesdays; and close at Akitio for Wellington on Thursdays at 8 a.m., arriving at Wellington on Saturdays at 7.59 p.m.

Black and white photograph of a basket of ferns