Matawai, New Zealand facts for kids
Matawai (Māori: Mātāwai) is a small inland settlement in the Gisborne Region in the northeast of New Zealand's North Island. It is located on the upper reaches of the Motu River, in the Raukumara Range. It is on State Highway 2 between Gisborne and Opotiki.
The Matawai War Memorial Hall was opened in 1952, replacing a previous hall built in 1910. It was refurbished in 2016 to accommodate war rolls of honour from neighbouring communities.
Education
Matawai School is a Year 1-8 co-educational public primary school. In 2019, it was a decile 4 school with a roll of 58.
The nearby Otoko School was closed in 1997.
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