Kaponga

There are only a few shops now, including the Kaponga Dairy, the 4 Square (supermarket), a bed-and-breakfast (Constable Cottage), veterinary services (Coastal Veterinary Services Ltd), RD 1 (a rural supply business) and the Kaponga Hotel (bar). It is also home to a garden of national significance, Hollard Gardens.

There are many other businesses working in and around the village, mainly relying on the dairy industry. The Kaponga and surrounding community has a South Taranaki District Council LibraryPlus, which provides a full library service and Council related services. These services include being able to register your dog, pay your rates or inquire about obtaining a building permit. The LibraryPlus also has two APN computers, offering free internet and Skype to the public

History: Kaponga is a small town in the southern part of Taranaki it is known as “The Gateway to Dawson’s Falls” on Taranaki Maunga (Mount Taranaki/Egmont).

The small town of Kaponga was settled in 1882, and has strong Swiss connections. Some of the first settlers in the area were Swiss, and in 1952, the Taranaki Swiss Club was formed.