Rotokawa
Rotokawa is a rural community in the Taupo District and Waikato region of New Zealand's North Island.[1]
The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "bitter lake" for Rotokawa.[2]
The suburb has two Te Ure o Uenukukōpako marae. Ruamatā Marae and Uenukukōpako meeting house is a meeting place for the hapū of Ngati Te Kanawa. Pikirangi Marae and Ohomairangi meeting house is a meeting place of hapū of Ngāti Hauora.[3][4]
References
- Hariss, Gavin. "Nukuhau, Waikato". topomap.co.nz. NZ Topo Map.
- "1000 Māori place names". New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage. 6 August 2019.
- "Te Kāhui Māngai directory". tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri.
- "Māori Maps". maorimaps.com. Te Potiki National Trust.
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