Whirinaki, Northland
Whirinaki | |
|---|---|
  Whirinaki | |
| Coordinates: 35°28′26″S 173°27′45″E / 35.47389°S 173.46250°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Northland Region |
| District | Far North District |
| Population (c.2005) | |
| • Total | 200 |
Whirinaki is a locality on the
Highway 12 runs through it. Opononi lies to the south west, and Rawene lies to the north east.[2][3]
It is part of the Hokianga South statistical area, which covers the southern side of Hokianga Harbour between Rawene and Koutu. For demographics of this area, see Rawene.
History and culture
Whirinaki was raided by Te Roroa in 1810 or 1811, during the Musket Wars. All the inhabitants of Opara village were killed.[4]
The area has three marae associated with Ngāpuhi hapū:[5]
- Mātai Aranui Marae are affiliated with Te Whānau Whero.
- Mōria Marae are affiliated with Te Whānau Whero.
- Pā te Aroha Marae are affiliated with Te Whānau Whero.[6]
Education
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Te Tonga o Hokianga is a coeducational full primary (years 1-8) schoolKura Kaupapa Māori school which teaches fully in the Māori language.
There was a Whirinaki Native School during the early-mid 20th century.[8]
35°28′26″S 173°27′45″E / 35.47389°S 173.46250°E
Notes
- ^ "Ngā Puhi - Ancestors". Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand.
- ISBN 0-7900-0952-8.
- ISBN 1-877333-20-4.
- ^ Smith, Stephenson Percy (1910). "Further Wars on the Border-Land". Maori Wars of the Nineteenth Century. p. 52.
- ^ "Māori Maps". maorimaps.com. Te Potiki National Trust.
- ^ "Te Kāhui Māngai directory". tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri.
- ^ Education Counts: Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Te Tonga o Hokianga
- ISBN 1869402146.