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Ngataki
Country New Zealand
Region Northland Region
District Far North District
Ward Te Hiku
Community Te Hiku
Subdivision North Cape
Electorates
  • Northland
  • Te Tai Tokerau

Ngataki is a small community located on the Aupouri Peninsula in Northland, New Zealand. It's a place known for its beautiful beaches and natural surroundings. State Highway 1, a main road in New Zealand, passes right through this area.

To the east of Ngataki is Rarawa Beach. This beach has clean, silver sand and is backed by sand dunes. To the north-east, you'll find the Great Exhibition Bay and Rarawa Bay. To the south-west is the very long Ninety Mile Beach coastline.

Waiora Marae: A Special Meeting Place

The local Waiora Marae and its meeting house are very important. They are a traditional meeting place for the Ngāti Kurī Māori tribe. A marae is a special place where people gather for important events, ceremonies, and community meetings. It is a central part of Māori culture and community life.

Who Lives in Ngataki?

Ngataki is a small community. In 2023, about 249 people lived there. This number has slowly grown over the years. For example, in 2013, there were 195 people, and in 2018, there were 243.

The people living in Ngataki come from different backgrounds. About 56.6% identify as European (Pākehā), and 66.3% identify as Māori. Some people identify with more than one ethnicity. English is spoken by most people, and about 21.7% also speak the Māori language.

Education in Ngataki

Ngataki School

Ngataki School is a local school for children from years 1 to 8. This means it teaches students from about 5 years old up to 13 years old. The school was first started around 1911. It helps educate the children living in the Ngataki area.

Amazing Rarawa Beach

Rarawa Beach is a beautiful place located near Ngataki, on the eastern Pacific coast. It's a popular spot for locals and visitors.

Protecting Local Plants and Animals

In 2008, school students helped plant 120 rare coastal Holloway's Crystalwort plants. These are small native herbs that grow near the high tide line on sandy beaches.

In 2009, Ngataki School worked with the New Zealand Department of Conservation. They helped restore Rarawa Beach because its natural environment was facing threats. The beach is home to special birds like dotterels and oystercatchers.

Whale Rescue at Rarawa Beach

Rarawa Beach was also part of a big whale rescue! In September 2010, fourteen rescued pilot whales were brought to Rarawa Beach. These whales had been stranded at Spirits Bay. After being cared for, they swam strongly out to sea from Rarawa Beach. Moving these whales to Rarawa Beach was one of the largest whale transports ever tried.

Surfing at Rarawa Beach

In 2011, Rarawa Beach was chosen to host day four of the National Scholastic Surfing Championship. This shows that the beach is a great place for surfing too!

Rarawa Beach morning
Rarawa Beach in the morning in autumn.
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