Whirinaki, Northland
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Northland Region |
| District | Far North District |
| Population (c.2005) | |
| • Total | 200 |
Whirinaki is a locality in the south Hokianga, in Northland, New Zealand. The name means "to lean against a support".[1] Highway 12 runs through it. Opononi lies to the south west, and Rawene lies to the north east.[2][3]
The population is approximately 200 people, 90% of which are Māori. A large proportion of the population lives on papakāinga land.[4]
The area was raided by Te Roroa in 1810 or 1811, during the Musket Wars. All the inhabitants of Opara village were killed.[5]
Education
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Te Tonga o Hokianga is a coeducational full primary (years 1-8) school with a decile rating of 2 and a roll of 57.[6] It is a Kura Kaupapa Māori school which teaches fully in the Māori language.
There was a Whirinaki Native School during the early-mid 20th century.[7]
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