Warea, New Zealand

Warea is a community in the west of Taranaki, in the North Island of New Zealand. It is located on State Highway 45, 26 kilometres north of Opunake.

Warea
Warea
Coordinates: 39°13′41″S 173°48′58″E
CountryNew Zealand
RegionTaranaki
DistrictSouth Taranaki District

The local Pūniho Marare, also known as Tarawainuku Marae, is a traditional meeting ground of the Taranaki Iwi hapū of Ngā Māhanga.[1] It includes the Kaimirumiru and Ko Pauna te Tipuna meeting houses.[2]

References

  1. "Te Kāhui Māngai directory". tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri.
  2. "Māori Maps". maorimaps.com. Te Potiki National Trust.


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