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Arapohue Location in Northland Region
Country	New Zealand
Region	Northland Region
District	Kaipara District

Arapohue is a small place in Northland, New Zealand. It is about 16 kilometers south-east of Dargaville.

The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage explains that the name Arapōhue means "Path of the climbing plant."

People in the area also dig for lime, which is a type of rock used in many ways.

Arapohue's Past and Culture

Early History and Conflicts

In 1806, during a time known as the Musket Wars, a group called Ngā Puhi attacked the Te Roroa chief Tāoho at Arapohue. However, they were pushed back. Later, in 1832, a traveler named Joel Samuel Polack visited the area. He found an old, empty village there called Warepohuhi.

Land Sales and Development

Around the late 1850s, a large area of land in Arapohue, about 79 square kilometers, was sold for £350. There was some disagreement between the Ngā Puhi and Ngāti Whātua tribes about who owned the land.

The area was once covered in many large kauri trees. Most of the people who bought land here did not live on it themselves. By 1876, only 30 people lived on the many land plots in Arapohue and nearby areas. The main village of Arapohue was owned by John Logan Campbell until 1899. In the early 1900s, the land was changed into farms.

Kāpehu Marae

The Kāpehu Marae is an important traditional meeting place for the Ngāti Whātua people. It includes a special meeting house called Tāringaroa.

Learning at Arapohue School

Arapohue School is a school for both boys and girls. It teaches students from year 1 to year 8. The school has a decile rating of 2, which helps show the economic background of its students. As of February 2024, there are 42 students. Arapohue School first opened its doors in 1876.