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Town in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand
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Levin is a town of 19,000 people (2022) in the Manawatu region of New Zealand's North Island. Levin is the largest town in the Horowhenua District. Nestled beneath the magnificent Tararua Ranges, it is near Lake Horowhenua.
An Indian food takeaway shop. Excellent butter chicken. Lunch combo includes rice, naan, Coke and any curry for $11.
By rail
The North Island Main Trunk Line runs through the middle of town with the railway station being located south of the CBD.
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