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Tangimoana is a community in the Manawatu-Wanganui Region of the North Island of New Zealand. It had a population of 290 permanent residents in 2001. It is located 15 kilometres southwest of Bulls, and 30 kilometres west of Palmerston North.
The settlement lies on the southern bank of the Rangitikei River near the mouth. It was developed in the 1920s as a holiday place for people from Palmerston North and other inland towns. Tangimoana was among the most seriously affected communities in the 2004 flooding.
There is a small well resourced full primary school catering for students from Year 1 to Year 8. A bus service takes secondary school students into Palmerston North on week days. The Boating Club has a licensed facility for members and their guests. A small corner store was open daily, it sold basic supplies as well as takeaway food.
Tangimoana has limited facilities and very few employment opportunities. Most residents travel to Palmerston North, Feilding or Levin for employment. The main attraction is the river and beach which are both peaceful and natural. It is a popular beach for horses and dogs. A four-wheel drive vehicle is needed to drive directly to the ocean.