Pahoia
Pahoia | |
|---|---|
Rural community | |
Pahoia School | |
Interactive map of Pahoia | |
| Coordinates: 37°39′14″S 175°59′46″E / 37.654°S 175.996°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Bay of Plenty |
| Territorial authority | Western Bay of Plenty District |
| Ward | Katikati-Waihi Beach Ward |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Western Bay of Plenty District Council |
| • Regional council | Bay of Plenty Regional Council |
| • Mayor of Western Bay of Plenty | James Denyer |
| • Coromandel MP | Scott Simpson |
| • Waiariki MP | Rawiri Waititi |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.30 km2 (2.05 sq mi) |
| Population (2023) | |
• Total | 318 |
| • Density | 60.0/km2 (155/sq mi) |
| Postcode(s) | 3172 |
Pahoia is a waterfront settlement in the Western Bay of Plenty District and Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand's North Island.
It includes a stretch of State Highway 2 that is a common crash site, due to windy roads, high speeds and heavy traffic. The New Zealand Transport Agency has reduced speeds along the road following a series of crashes, including introducing a school speed zone outside Pahoia School.
Pahoia Domain, a beach and park, is the base for a mud challenge fundraiser for Tauranga Boys' College rugby teams. The course includes 6km of mudflats along the Pahoia waterfront.