Titoki, New Zealand facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Titoki
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 Titoki
Location in Northland Region
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Northland Region |
| District | Whangarei District |
Titoki (which is called Tītoki in the Māori language) is a small community. It is located in the Mangakahia Valley. This valley is part of the Northland Region in New Zealand's North Island. The city of Whangārei is about 26 kilometres to the east. Two important rivers flow near Titoki. The Wairua River is to the east, and the Mangakahia River is to the west.
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Wairua Falls Power Plant
A special power plant has been working at Wairua Falls since 1916. This plant uses the power of the water to make electricity. It is called a hydroelectric plant. In 2007, the plant was made bigger and better. Now, it can produce 5.4 gigawatt-hours of electricity each year. That's enough power for many homes!
Korokota Marae
The local Marae in Titoki is called Korokota Marae. A marae is a very important meeting place for Māori people. It is a place where tribes and families gather. The Korokota Marae is used by parts of the Ngāpuhi tribe. It is also used by parts of the Ngāti Whātua tribe. These groups are called hapū, which means a smaller family group or sub-tribe. The marae has a special meeting house named Tikitiki o Rangi.
Mangakahia Area School
Mangakahia Area School is a school for all ages. It teaches students from year 1 (the youngest) all the way to year 15 (the oldest). The school has about 157 students. It used to be called Titoki District High School. In 2007, the school celebrated its 100th birthday!
Kauri Gum Digging History
Titoki and the Mangakahia River area were very important a long time ago. This was in the late 1800s and early 1900s. People used to dig for kauri gum here. Kauri gum is a fossilised resin from kauri trees. It was used to make things like varnish and jewellery. Digging for this gum was a big business back then.
Notable People from Titoki
- Tania Roxborogh, a well-known writer, comes from Titoki.
