Puketotara Explained

Puketotara (Maori: Puketōtara) is a rural community in the Otorohanga District and Waikato region of New Zealand's North Island.^[1]

The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "totara hill" for Maori: Puketōtara.^[2]

Marae

Hīona Marae, a meeting place of the Ngāti Maniapoto hapū of Pourahui, is affiliated with Waikato Tainui.^[3]

It has two meeting houses: Haona Kaha and Te Awananui.^[4]

In October 2020, the Government committed $2,584,751 from the Provincial Growth Fund to upgrade the marae and 5 other Waikato Tainui marae, creating 69 jobs.^[5]

Education

Ngutunui School is a Year 1–8 co-educational state primary school with a roll of as of

The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "big lips" for Ngutunui.^[6]

References

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Notes and References

1. Web site: Hariss . Gavin . Puketotara, Waikato . topomap.co.nz . NZ Topo Map.
2. Web site: 1000 Māori place names. New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage. 6 August 2019.
3. Web site: Māori Maps . maorimaps.com . Te Potiki National Trust.
4. Web site: Te Kāhui Māngai directory. tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri.
5. Web site: Marae Announcements . growregions.govt.nz . . Excel . 9 October 2020.
6. Web site: 1000 Māori place names. New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage. 6 August 2019.