Raumati

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Raumati is the name of two neighbouring places on the Kapiti Coast of New Zealand's North Island. They are located 50-60 km north-east of Wellington, and immediately to the south-west of the larger town of Paraparaumu.

Raumati Beach is the northern of the two, both of which are popular seaside settlements on the coast of Cook Strait, within sight of the Tasman Sea. It has a population of 4,100. The town's main landmark is Kapiti College.

Two kilometres further south is Raumati South, which has a population of 3,200. To the south of this town, between it and the town of Paekakariki, is the Queen Elizabeth Park, a 12 km² regional park used during the filming of , where it represented Pelennor Fields. Raumati South is known for its alternative lifestyles, and is very arty. The main primary education is received from Raumati South Primary School.There is also a Steiner school 'Te Ra' located in Poplar Ave.

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