Toatoa, New Zealand
Toatoa or Opape is a small settlement in the Ōpōtiki District of the Bay of Plenty Region on New Zealand's North Island.
It accommodates cyclists using the Motu Trail cycleway.[1]
Marae[]
Opape Marae and Muriwai meeting house is a traditional meeting place of the Whakatōhea hapū of Ngāi Tamahaua or Ngāi Tama.[2][3]
In October 2020, the Government committed $744,574 from the Provincial Growth Fund to upgrade the marae and two other Whakatōhea marae, creating 30 jobs.[4]
References[]
- ^ Simpson, Graeme (16 June 2018). "Graeme Simpson: A history of the Motu Trails". New Zealand Media and Entertainment. Rotorua Daily Post.
- ^ "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.
Coordinates: 37°58′52″S 177°25′10″E / 37.981230°S 177.419439°E
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