Mimi | |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | New Zealand |
Subdivision Type1: | Region |
Subdivision Name1: | Taranaki |
Subdivision Type2: | District |
Subdivision Name2: | New Plymouth District |
Pushpin Map: | Taranaki |
Pushpin Label Position: | left |
Coordinates: | -38.9728°N 174.4517°W |
Mimi is a locality in northern Taranaki, in the North Island of New Zealand. It is located on State Highway 3 close to the shore of the North Taranaki Bight, 6 kilometres north-east of Urenui and 26 km south-west of Ahititi. The Mimi River flows past the settlement into the North Taranaki Bight.[1] [2]
Pukearuhe Marae is located on the Mimi coast. It features the Tama Ariki meeting house, and is affiliated with the tribe of Ngāti Tama.[3] [4]
In October 2020, the Government committed $103,310 from the Provincial Growth Fund to upgrade the marae, creating an estimated 25 jobs.[5]
Mimi School is a coeducational contributing primary (years 1–6) school with a decile rating of 4 and a roll of 27.[6]