Whananaki
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Whananaki (Template:Langx) is a locality on the east coast of Northland, New Zealand. Whangārei is to the southwest. Te Wairahi Stream flows from the northwest into Whananaki Inlet, a wide tidal estuary which separates Whananaki from Whananaki South. Sandy Bay lies to the southeast.[1][2] A long wooden footbridge connects Whananaki North and Whananaki South,[3] with an alternative connection being a Script error: No such module "convert". road that crosses the river above the estuary. Hikurangi is about 22 km southwest of Whananaki South.[4]
The area was reputedly named by Puhi, the captain of the legendary waka Mātaatua. The Māori-language word Whananāki means "kicking", and the name arose because mosquitoes caused Puhi to sleep restlessly.[5]
Marae
Whananāki Marae and Whakapaumahara meeting house are a meeting place for Ngāti Rehua and the Ngātiwai hapū of Te Āki Tai.[6][7]
Work began on redeveloping the marae in December 2018.[8]
In October 2020, the Government committed $341,028 from the Provincial Growth Fund towards continuing the upgrade, creating 14 jobs.[9]
Education
Whananaki School is a coeducational full primary (years 1–8) school[10] with a roll of Template:NZ school roll data as of Template:NZ school roll data The school opened in 1889.[11]
Notable people
- Winston Peters, leader of New Zealand First[12]
- Jim Peters, politician[13]
Notes
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