Matapu
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Matapu is a locality located in South Taranaki District within the southern Taranaki Region of New Zealand. Hāwera is to the south-east, Eltham to the north-east, Kaponga to the north-west and Manaia to the south-west.[1][2]
Marae
Matapu has three marae, associated with Ngāruahine hapū.
- Aotearoa Marae and its Ngākaunui are affiliated with Ōkahu-Inuāwai.[3][4]
- Te Aroha o Tītokowaru Marae and Te Aroha meeting house belong to Ngāti Manuhiakai.[3][4]
- Kanihi or Māwhitiwhiti Marae and Kanihi meeting house are affiliated with Kanihi-Umutahi.[3][4]
In October 2020, the Government committed $1,259,392 from the Provincial Growth Fund to upgrade Aotearoa Marae and 7 other Ngāti Raukawa marae, creating 18 jobs.[5]
Education
Matapu School is a coeducational full primary (years 1–8) school with a decile rating of 7 and a roll of 75.[6] In 2005, Okaiawa and Mangatoki Schools closed and merged with Matapu School.[7]
Notes
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