Makaraka, New Zealand

Makaraka is an outer suburb of Gisborne, in New Zealand's North Island, located in the west of the city.[1] The suburb features Gisborne's horse-racing circuit, Makaraka Racecourse.[2]

Makaraka was settled by dairy farmers in the 19th century. A dairy factory was built in the settlement in 1989.[3]

The Tarere Marae, located near Makaraka, is a tribal meeting place of Te Whānau a Iwi, a hapū of Te Aitanga ā Māhaki.[4] It includes Te Aotipu meeting house.[5]

Education

Makaraka School is a Year 1–6 co-educational public primary school.[6] In 2019, it was a decile 5 school with a roll of 134.[7][8]

References
  1. Hariss, Gavin. "Makaraka, Gisborne". topomap.co.nz. NZ Topo Map.
  2. "History of Gisborne Races". gisborneraces.co.nz. Poverty Bay Turf Club.
  3. "The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District] -- Makaraka". Christchurch: Cyclopedia Company Limited. 1902.
  4. "Te Kāhui Māngai directory". tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri.
  5. "Māori Maps". maorimaps.com. Te Potiki National Trust.
  6. "Official School Website". makaraka.school.nz.
  7. "Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
  8. "Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.


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