Pleasant Valley, New Zealand
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Pleasant Valley is a small locality near the town of Geraldine in the Canterbury Region of the South Island of New Zealand. The area is bordered by the Geraldine Downs to the north and Gapes Valley to the south. The Hae Hae Te Moana River runs through the valley.
Originally Pleasant Valley was part of the Raukapuka estate, farmed by Alfred Cox. The region grew with the rise of the timber industry and was up until the 1880s larger than nearby Geraldine.[1] In its heyday the valley was home to a blacksmith, innkeepers, a joiner and merchants amongst others, all of which have long left.[1] The school was original built in 1875 though moved, then destroyed by flood in 1868[1] and celebrated 85 years in 1960.[2] The school still stands today. The area was also held a number of horse races.[3]
The Pleasant Valley Hall was built in 1922.
