Potaka
Appearance
Potaka (Māori: Pōtaka) is a village and rural community in Gisborne District of New Zealand's North Island.[1] It marks the northern and western end of the Gisborne District and the Ngāti Porou tribal territory.[2]
The local Pōtaka Marae is a meeting place for Te Whānau-ā-Apanui's hapū of Te Whānau a Rutaia, and the Ngāti Porou hapū of Te Whānau a Tapuaeururangi.[3] It includes a meeting house, known as Te Ēhutu and Te Pae o Ngā Pakanga.[4]
Lottin Point Whakatiri, located north of the main village,[5] features a motel and small reserve.[2]
Education
Potaka School is a Year 1-8 co-educational state primary school.[6] In 2019, it was a decile 1 school with a roll of 12.[7]
References
- ^ Hariss, Gavin. "Potaka, Gisborne". topomap.co.nz. NZ Topo Map.
- ^ a b "Potaka". pacificcoasthighwayguide.co.nz. Opotiki & District 10,000 club.
- ^ "Te Kāhui Māngai directory". tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri.
- ^ "Māori Maps". maorimaps.com. Te Potiki National Trust.
- ^ Hariss, Gavin. "Lottin Point (Wakatiri), Gisborne". topomap.co.nz. NZ Topo Map.
- ^ "Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.
- ^ "Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
37°34′25″S 178°08′42″E / 37.573659°S 178.144924°E