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Foxton is a city in the Manawatu-Wanganui region of New Zealand. It is placed at the decrease west coast of the North Island, inside the Horowhenua district, 30 km southwest of Palmerston North and 15 km north of Levin. The city is placed close to the banks of the Manawatu River. The small coastal agreement of Foxton Beach is located 6 km to the west, near the river mouth. The 2006 census populace changed into 2715. Foxton turned into named after Sir William Fox, and has a records of flax stripping, which was used to make wool packs, matting, and cord. Other industries associated with the metropolis have included clothing manufacture and sawmilling.

The metropolis is known for generating the soda drink Foxton Fizz, although the goods are now made in Putaruru. The first inhabitants of the Manawatu location have been Maori who likely arrived inside the 13th or fourteenth century. Compared to other components of the North Island the district turned into sparsely populated, however there was a prime marae at Matakarapa, across the river from Te Awahou in addition to kainga and pop along much of the river.

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