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]

Lottin Point Whakatiri, located north of the main village,[3] features a motel and small reserve.[2]

Marae

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.[4] It includes a meeting house, known as Te Ēhutu and Te Pae o Ngā Pakanga.[5]

In October 2020, the Government committed $520,760 from the Provincial Growth Fund to upgrade Hinemaurea ki Wharekahika and Pōtaka Marae, creating 12 jobs.[6]

Education

Potaka School is a Year 1-8 co-educational state primary school.[7] In 2019, it was a decile 1 school with a roll of 12.[8]

References

  1. ↑ Hariss, Gavin. "Potaka, Gisborne". topomap.co.nz. NZ Topo Map.
  2. 1 2 "Potaka". pacificcoasthighwayguide.co.nz. Opotiki & District 10,000 club.
  3. ↑ Hariss, Gavin. "Lottin Point (Wakatiri), Gisborne". topomap.co.nz. NZ Topo Map.
  4. ↑ "Te Kāhui Māngai directory". tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri.
  5. ↑ "Māori Maps". maorimaps.com. Te Potiki National Trust.
  6. ↑ "Marae Announcements" (Excel). growregions.govt.nz. Provincial Growth Fund. 9 October 2020.
  7. ↑ "Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.
  8. ↑ "Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.

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