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PotakaPotaka (Māori: Pōtaka) is a village and rural community in Gisborne District of New Zealand's North Island.[1] It marks the northern and western end of the Gisborne District and the Ngāti Porou tribal territory.[2] Lottin Point Whakatiri, located north of the main village,[3] features a motel and small reserve.[2] MaraeThe local Pōtaka Marae is a meeting place for Te Whānau-ā-Apanui's hapū of Te Whānau a Rutaia, and the Ngāti Porou hapū of Te Whānau a Tapuaeururangi.[4] It includes a meeting house, known as Te Ēhutu and Te Pae o Ngā Pakanga.[5] In October 2020, the Government committed $520,760 from the Provincial Growth Fund to upgrade Hinemaurea ki Wharekahika and Pōtaka Marae, creating 12 jobs.[6] EducationPotaka School is a Year 1-8 co-educational state primary school.[7] In 2019, it was a decile 1 school with a roll of 12.[8] References
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