Pōtaka
Pōtaka | |
|---|---|
Settlement | |
Interactive map of Pōtaka | |
| Coordinates: 37°34′26″S 178°08′42″E / 37.574°S 178.145°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Gisborne District |
| Ward | Tairāwhiti General Ward |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial authority | Gisborne District Council |
| • Mayor of Gisborne | Rehette Stoltz |
| • East Coast MP | Dana Kirkpatrick |
| • Ikaroa-Rāwhiti MP | Cushla Tangaere-Manuel |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.86 km2 (1.49 sq mi) |
| Population (2023 Census) | |
• Total | 117 |
| • Density | 30.3/km2 (78.5/sq mi) |
| Postcode(s) | 3199 |
Pōtaka is a village and rural community in Gisborne District of New Zealand's North Island. It marks the northern and western end of the Gisborne District and the Ngāti Porou tribal territory.
The name Pōtaka was made official in November 2021. It means 'spinning top' in the Māori language.
Lottin Point Whakatiri, located north of the main village, features a motel and small reserve.