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Potaka

Coordinates: 37°34′25″S 178°08′42″E / 37.573659°S 178.144924°E / -37.573659; 178.144924
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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

  1. ^ Hariss, Gavin. "Potaka, Gisborne". topomap.co.nz. NZ Topo Map.
  2. ^ a b "Potaka". pacificcoasthighwayguide.co.nz. Opotiki & District 10,000 club.
  3. ^ "Te Kāhui Māngai directory". tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri.
  4. ^ "Māori Maps". maorimaps.com. Te Potiki National Trust.
  5. ^ Hariss, Gavin. "Lottin Point (Wakatiri), Gisborne". topomap.co.nz. NZ Topo Map.
  6. ^ "Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.
  7. ^ "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 / -37.573659; 178.144924