Makarika
Makarika is a rural community and valley in the Gisborne District of New Zealand's North Island. It is located just south of Ruatoria and Hiruharama, off State Highway 35.[1] The Penu Pā includes a memorial to Private Parekura Makarini McLean, who was killed in combat in Egypt in 1941, during World War II.[2]
A post office operated in the valley from 1930 to 1970. It was operated by the Matariki Station farm for most of that time.[3]
Marae[edit]
The area has two marae belonging to hapū of Ngāti Porou iwi. Rongoitekai or Penu Marae and Rongo i te Kai meeting house is a meeting place of Te Aitanga a Mate. Rongohaere or Te Pahou Marae and Rongohaere meeting house is a meeting place of Te Aitanga a Mate and Te Whānau a Rākairoa, and also of Te Whānau-ā-Apanui hapū of Te Whānau a Rutaia.[4][5]
In October 2020, the Government committed $5,756,639 from the Provincial Growth Fund to upgrade both marae and 27 other Ngāti Porou marae. The funding was expected to create 205 jobs.[6]
Education[edit]
Makarika School is a Year 1–8 co-educational state primary school.[7] In 2019, it was a decile 1 school with a roll of 25.[8][9]
References[edit]
- ^ Hariss, Gavin. "Makarika, Gisborne". topomap.co.nz. NZ Topo Map.
- ^ "Parekura Makarini Memorial". 28maoribattalion.org.nz. Ministry for Culture and Heritage.
- ^ "End of an Era". No. 197. Gisborne Photo News. 4 November 1970.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Official School Website". makarika.school.nz.
- ^ "Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
- ^ "Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.
37°57′01″S 178°13′34″E / 37.950189°S 178.226199°E
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