Muriwai, Gisborne
Muriwai is a settlement and rural community at the southern end of Poverty Bay, in the Gisborne District of New Zealand's North Island. It is located south of Manutake State Highway 2.[1]
The main settlement is just west of Young Nick's Head.[1]
The settlement has two marae, belonging to the Ngāi Tāmanuhiri hapū of Ngāi Tawehi, Ngāti Kahutia, Ngāti Rangitauwhiwhia, Ngāti Rangiwaho and Ngāti Rangiwahomatua:[2] Muriwai Marae and Te Poho o Tamanuhiri meeting house, and Waiari Marae and meeting house.[3]
Education
Muriwai School is a Year 1–8 co-educational public primary school.[4] In 2019, it was a decile 2 school with a roll of 23.[5]
References
- ^ a b Hariss, Gavin. "Muriwai, Gisborne". topomap.co.nz. NZ Topo Map.
- ^ "Māori Maps". maorimaps.com. Te Potiki National Trust.
- ^ "Te Kāhui Māngai directory". tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri.
- ^ "Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.
- ^ "Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
38°45′22″S 177°55′17″E / 38.756006°S 177.921311°E
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