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Ōtaua, Northland

Coordinates: 35°29′56″S 173°41′56″E / 35.499011°S 173.698803°E / -35.499011; 173.698803
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Ōtaua is a rural community in the Far North District and Northland Region of New Zealand's North Island.[1]

The local Pukerātā or Ōtaua Marae is a meeting place of the Ngāpuhi hapū of Ngāi Tāwake and Ngaitu te Auru / Ngaitu.[2] It includes Te Rau Tawainui meeting house.[3]

There are also three Ngāi Tāwake ki te Waoku marae southeast of the main village:[2] Te Huehue Marae and meeting house, Ngāi Tāwake Marae and meeting house, and Paripari Marae and meeting house.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Hariss, Gavin. "Otaua, Northland". topomap.co.nz. NZ Topo Map.
  2. ^ a b "Te Kāhui Māngai directory". tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri.
  3. ^ a b "Māori Maps". maorimaps.com. Te Potiki National Trust.

35°29′56″S 173°41′56″E / 35.499011°S 173.698803°E / -35.499011; 173.698803