Cape Runaway facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cape Runaway
Whangaparāoa
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Bay of Plenty |
| Territorial authority | Ōpōtiki District |
| Ward | Coast Ward |
| Community | Coast Community |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 64.03 km2 (24.72 sq mi) |
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| • Total | 111 |
| • Density | 1.734/km2 (4.490/sq mi) |
| Postcode(s) |
3199
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Cape Runaway, known as Whangaparāoa in Māori, is a special place at the very eastern end of the Bay of Plenty region in New Zealand. It is located on the country's North Island. This area is about 157 kilometers northeast of Whakatāne and 65 kilometers west of East Cape.
The name "Cape Runaway" was given by Captain James Cook in 1769. He was an English explorer. During his first trip, some Māori people in canoes came close to his ship, the Endeavour. They seemed unfriendly. When Cook's crew fired a cannon shot, the Māori quickly left. That's how the cape got its name.
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Who Lives in Cape Runaway?
Cape Runaway is a small community. In 2018, about 111 people lived there. This number was a little lower than in 2013, but a bit higher than in 2006.
Most people living here are Māori. There are also people of European/Pākehā and Pacific peoples backgrounds. The community has a mix of all ages, from young children to older adults.
The Wider Cape Runaway Area
The Cape Runaway statistical area is much larger. It includes nearby places like Tōrere, Hāwai, Ōmāio, Te Kaha, Papatea Bay, and Raukokore. This bigger area covers about 1,568 square kilometers.
As of 2023, about 1,740 people live in this wider area. In 2018, the population was 1,449. Just like the smaller Cape Runaway community, most people in this larger area are Māori.
Marae: A Special Meeting Place
Near Cape Runaway is the Whangaparāōa Marae. A marae is a very important traditional meeting place for Māori people. It is used for special events, meetings, and celebrations.
The Whangaparāōa Marae belongs to the Te Whānau-ā-Apanui tribe, specifically the hapū (sub-tribe) called Te Whānau a Kauaetangohia. It includes a meeting house known as Kauaetangohia or Te Putahou.
Education in the Area
Children in the area can attend Te Kura Mana Maori o Whangaparaoa. This is a special primary school where students learn in the Māori language. It is a Māori immersion school. As of 2023, about 111 students attend this school.
