Matihetihe
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| Matihetihe | |
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 Matihetihe
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| Coordinates: 35°26′13″S 173°17′2″E / 35.43694°S 173.28389°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Northland Region |
| District | Far North District |
Matihetihe is a community in the Hokianga area of Northland, New Zealand. The Warawara Forest lies to the north. The Matihetihe Stream runs into the Tasman Sea to the west.
[edit] Education
Matihetihe School is a coeducational full primary (years 1-8) school with a decile rating of 1 and a roll of 38.[1] The school was founded in 1890, and was initially a part time Native School taught at the Matihetihe whare.[2] The artist Ralph Hotere attended this school.[3]
Coordinates: 35°26′13″S 173°17′02″E / 35.43694°S 173.28389°E
[edit] Notes
- ^ "Te Kete Ipurangi". Ministry of Education. http://www.tki.org.nz/e/schools/display_school_info.php?school_id=1046.
- ^ Olive Harris and Chris Lancaster, ed. (2006). "Our First Voting Ladies". Remember the Hokianga. pp. p 355. ISBN 978-0-473-11859-4.
- ^ "About Mitimiti". http://www.beach-house.co.nz/hokianga_history.htm.
