Tauranga Taupō

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Tauranga Taupō is a semi-rural area located at the mouth of Tauranga Taupō River, on the southern shores of Lake Taupō in New Zealand's North Island.

The area includes three contiguous settlements: Oruatua,[1] Te Rangiita or Rangiita,[2] and Waitetoko or Waitetoko Beach.[3] These settlements are located west to east on State Highway 1.[1][2][3]

The local Waitetoko Marae is a meeting place for the local Ngāti Tūwharetoa hapū of Ngāti Te Rangiita.[4] It includes Te Kapua Whakapipi meeting house.[5]

References[]

  1. ^ a b Hariss, Gavin. "Oruatua, Waikato". topomap.co.nz. NZ Topo Map.
  2. ^ a b Hariss, Gavin. "Te Rangiita, Waikato". topomap.co.nz. NZ Topo Map.
  3. ^ a b Hariss, Gavin. "Waitetoko, Waikato". topomap.co.nz. NZ Topo Map.
  4. ^ "Māori Maps". maorimaps.com. Te Potiki National Trust.
  5. ^ "Te Kāhui Māngai directory". tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri.

Coordinates: 38°54′39″S 175°54′13″E / 38.910881°S 175.903644°E / -38.910881; 175.903644


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