Patutahi

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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]

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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. [2] [3]

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. [4]

Education

Patutahi School is a Year 1–8 co-educational state primary school. [5] In 2019, it was a decile 1 school with a roll of 12. [6]

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References

  1. Hariss, Gavin. "Patutahi, Gisborne". topomap.co.nz. NZ Topo Map.
  2. "Te Kāhui Māngai directory". tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri.
  3. "Māori Maps". maorimaps.com. Te Potiki National Trust.
  4. "Marae Announcements" (Excel). growregions.govt.nz. Provincial Growth Fund. 9 October 2020.
  5. "Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.
  6. "Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.

Coordinates: 38°37′S177°54′E / 38.617°S 177.900°E / -38.617; 177.900