Rotokawa, Bay of Plenty
Rotokawa is a rural community in the Rotorua District and the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand's North Island.[1]
The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "bitter lake" for Rotokawa.[2]
Marae
[edit]The suburb has two Te Ure o Uenukukōpako marae:
- Ruamatā Marae and Uenukukōpako meeting house is a meeting place for the hapū of Ngati Te Kanawa.
- Pikirangi Marae and Ohomairangi meeting house is a meeting place of hapū of Ngāti Hauora.[3][4] In October 2020, the Government committed $4,525,104 from the Provincial Growth Fund to upgrade Pikirangi Marae and Poukani Marae, creating 34 jobs.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Hariss, Gavin. "Rotokawa, Waikato". topomap.co.nz. NZ Topo Map.
- ^ "1000 Māori place names". New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage. 6 August 2019.
- ^ "Te Kāhui Māngai directory". tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri.
- ^ "Māori Maps". maorimaps.com. Te Potiki National Trust.
- ^ "Marae Announcements" (Excel). growregions.govt.nz. Provincial Growth Fund. 9 October 2020.
38°06′21″S 176°19′25″E / 38.10574°S 176.32373°E
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