Hihi, New Zealand

Hihi or Hihi Beach is a village and rural community in the Far North District and Northland Region of New Zealand's North Island.[1]

The local Waitetoki Marae is a meeting place for the local Ngāti Kahu hapū of Ngāti Ruaiti.[2] Unlike many other marae, it does not have a meeting house.[3]

The village has a museum showcasing its history of whaling.[4]

References
  1. Hariss, Gavin. "Hihi Beach, Northland". topomap.co.nz. NZ Topo Map.
  2. "Māori Maps". maorimaps.com. Te Potiki National Trust.
  3. "Te Kāhui Māngai directory". tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri.
  4. "Buller Point Whaling Museum". bullerpoint.co.nz. Buller Point.


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