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Place in Taranaki, New Zealand From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kakaramea is a town in South Taranaki, New Zealand. State Highway 3 passes through it. Patea is about 6 km to the south-east, and Hāwera is about 20 km to the north-west.[1][2]
Kakaramea | |
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Coordinates: 39°42′34″S 174°26′56″E | |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Taranaki |
District | South Taranaki District |
The local Pariroa Marae is a traditional meeting ground for the Ngāti Ruanui hapū of Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Kōtuku, Ngāti Ringi, Ngāti Tūpito and Tuatahi.[3] It features the Taiporohēnui meeting house.[4]
In October 2020, the Government committed $1,479,479 from the Provincial Growth Fund to renovate Meremere Marae, Ketemarae Pā, Pariroa Marae and Taiporohēnui Marae, creating 35 jobs.[5]
Kakaramea School is a coeducational contributing primary (years 1–6) school with a decile rating of 5[6] and a roll of 57[7] (August 2024). The school and district celebrated their 125th anniversary in 2001.[8]
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