Te Araroa (town)
Te Araroa | |
|---|---|
Town | |
Interactive map of Te Araroa | |
| Coordinates: 37°38′S 178°22′E / 37.633°S 178.367°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 | 1.69 km2 (0.65 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2025) | |
• Total | 150 |
| • Density | 89/km2 (230/sq mi) |
| Postcode(s) | 4087 |
Te Araroa is a town in the Gisborne District of the North Island of New Zealand. It is 175 km north of Gisborne city, along State Highway 35 between Tokata and Awatere. It is 100 metres from its local beach. Te Araroa is the birthplace of noted Māori politician Sir Āpirana Ngata. Māori in the area are mostly associated with the Ngāti Porou iwi.
The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "the long path" for Te Araroa.
The township has a medical centre, general store, takeaways, fire station and police station. In 2006 the local pub, the Kawakawa Hotel was ravaged by a major fire. Recreational facilities include a children's playground, skate park and rugby domain.