Pōrangahau
Settlement in Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Pōrangahau, a township close to the Pacific Ocean coast in the south-east of the North Island of New Zealand, has a very small population. It lies in the southernmost part of Hawke's Bay, 45 kilometres south of Waipukurau, and close to the mouth of the Porangahau River. The settlement includes a marae and a school.
Pōrangahau | |
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Coordinates: 40°18′07″S 176°36′45″E | |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Hawke's Bay |
Territorial authority | Central Hawke's Bay District |
Ward | Aramoana-Ruahine |
Electorates | |
Government | |
• Territorial Authority | Central Hawke's Bay District Council |
• Regional council | Hawke's Bay Regional Council |
Area | |
• Total | 0.43 km2 (0.17 sq mi) |
Population (June 2023)[2] | |
• Total | 150 |
• Density | 350/km2 (900/sq mi) |
The Māori name Pōrangahau expresses the idea of a night (pō) of pursuit or of retreat (rangahau).[3]
Six kilometres southwest of the township stands an insubstantial hill, with the longest place name in the world: Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu.[4][5]
The area west of the main township, known as Mangaorapa, was used for sheep farming during the 20th century.[6] The area has more recently been used for cattle farming and wine growing.[7] The 2370 hectare Mangaorapa Station was the most expensive farm in Central Hawke's Bay when it was sold in 2005.[8]