Ohura
Ohura is a small town in the west of the North Island of New Zealand. It is located to the west of Taumarunui in the area known as the King Country, in inland Manawatū-Whanganui. it lies on the banks of the Mangaroa Stream, a tributary of the Ohura River which is a tributary of the Whanganui River.
The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "place which is uncovered" for Ōhura.
Ohura was the centre for coal mining in the region, operating through to circa 1965, where previously the mines, railway network and farming had been major parts of the local industry.
According to the 2013 New Zealand census, Ohura has a population of 129, a decrease of 36 people since the 2006 census.
A proud piece of the town is the Ohura Museum which provides a repository for much of the history of Ohura and the surrounding area.
Te Rukirangi Marae and Papakainga meeting house is located in Ohura. It is the tribal meeting ground of the Ngāti Maniapoto hapū of Te Rukirangi.Education
Ohura Valley Primary is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students, with a roll of as of.Notable people
