Patutahi
Patutahi is a small settlement 15 kilometres from Gisborne, in the northeast of New Zealand's North Island. It is located in the valley of the Waipaoa River.[1]
Parks[]
Patutahi Soccer Ground is a sports ground in Patutahi.[2]
Marae[]
The area has three marae belonging to the hapū of Te Aitanga-a-Māhaki.
Pakowhai Marae and Te Poho o Hiraina meeting house, and Rongopai Marae and meeting house are a meeting place of Te Whānau a Kai.
Takitimu Marae and Te Poho o Whakarau Oratanga a Tamure meeting house are a meeting place of Ngā Pōtiki and Te Whānau a Kai.[3][4]
In October 2020, the Government committed $499,625 from the Provincial Growth Fund towards a fire alarm and stormwater upgrade to Rongopai Marae, creating an estimated 7.7 jobs. It also committed $460,500 to upgrade Pakowhai Marae, Takitimu Marae and Ngātapa Marae, creating 13 jobs.[5]
Education[]
Patutahi 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. "Patutahi, Gisborne". topomap.co.nz. NZ Topo Map.
- ^ "Gisborne Parks and Reserves". gdc.govt.nz. Gisborne District Council.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.
- ^ "Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
Coordinates: 38°37′S 177°54′E / 38.617°S 177.900°E
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