Ōakura, Northland

Ōakura is a small coastal settlement in the Whangarei District and Northland Region of New Zealand's North Island.[1]

The local Mōkau Marae and Huruiki meeting house is a meeting place of the Ngātiwai hapū of Te Uri o Hikihiki.[2][3] The hapū also has another marae, Ōākura Marae, under construction.[2]

References

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


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