Mimi, New Zealand

Mimi is a locality in northern Taranaki, in the North Island of New Zealand. It is located on State Highway 3 close to the shore of the North Taranaki Bight, 6 kilometres north-east of Urenui and 26 km south-west of Ahititi. The Mimi River flows past the settlement into the North Taranaki Bight.[1][2]

Mimi
Mimi
Coordinates: 38°58′22″S 174°27′6″E
CountryNew Zealand
RegionTaranaki
DistrictNew Plymouth District

Marae

Pukearuhe Marae is located on the Mimi coast. It features the Tama Ariki meeting house, and is affiliated with the tribe of Ngāti Tama.[3][4]

Education

Mimi School is a coeducational contributing primary (years 1-6) school with a decile rating of 4 and a roll of 27.[5]

Notes

  1. Peter Dowling (editor) (2004). Reed New Zealand Atlas. Reed Books. pp. map 35. ISBN 0-7900-0952-8.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
  2. Roger Smith, GeographX (2005). The Geographic Atlas of New Zealand. Robbie Burton. pp. map 74. ISBN 1-877333-20-4.
  3. "Te Kāhui Māngai directory". tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri.
  4. "Māori Maps". maorimaps.com. Te Potiki National Trust.
  5. "Te Kete Ipurangi - Mimi School". Ministry of Education.


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