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- ↑ Hariss, Gavin. "Whareponga Bay, Gisborne". topomap.co.nz. NZ Topo Map.
- ↑ "Ngā Maunga" (PDF). Gisborne Herald. Te Ao Maori i Te Tairawhiti.
- 1 2 3 "Whareponga Papakāinga - The Legacy of Materoa". tpk.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri. 20 December 2017.
- ↑ "Te Kāhui Māngai directory". tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri.
- ↑ "Māori Maps". maorimaps.com. Te Potiki National Trust.
- ↑ "Whareponga Marae". ngatiporou.com. Ngāti Porou.
- ↑ "Marae Announcements" (Excel). growregions.govt.nz. Provincial Growth Fund. 9 October 2020.
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