Poroporo, New Zealand
Poroporo | |
|---|---|
Rural community | |
Interactive map of Poroporo | |
| Coordinates: 37°58′41″S 176°57′36″E / 37.978°S 176.960°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Bay of Plenty |
| Territorial authority | Whakatāne District |
| Ward | Rangitāiki General Ward |
| Community | Rangitāiki Community |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial authority | Whakatāne District Council |
| • Regional council | Bay of Plenty Regional Council |
| • Mayor of Whakatāne | Nándor Tánczos |
| • East Coast MP | Dana Kirkpatrick |
| • Waiariki MP | Rawiri Waititi |
| Area | |
• Total | 57.65 km2 (22.26 sq mi) |
| Population (2023 Census) | |
• Total | 909 |
| • Density | 15.8/km2 (40.8/sq mi) |
Poroporo is a rural community in the Whakatāne District and Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand's North Island. It is located south-west of Whakatāne, inland from the settlement.
According to Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi, the Māori language is the "primary language of social engagement" in Poroporo.
Poroporo has its own rugby and sports club, which plays home games on a dedicated rugby field.