Toatoa, New Zealand

Toatoa or Opape is a small settlement in the Ōpōtiki District of the Bay of Plenty Region on New Zealand's North Island.

It accommodates cyclists using the Motu Trail cycleway.[1]

Marae

Opape Marae and Muriwai meeting hosue is a traditional meeting place of the Whakatōhea hapū of Ngāi Tamahaua or Ngāi Tama.[2][3]

In October 2020, the Government committed $744,574 from the Provincial Growth Fund to upgrade the marae and two other Whakatōhea marae, creating 30 jobs.[4]

References
  1. Simpson, Graeme (16 June 2018). "Graeme Simpson: A history of the Motu Trails". New Zealand Media and Entertainment. Rotorua Daily Post.
  2. "Te Kāhui Māngai directory". tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri.
  3. "Māori Maps". maorimaps.com. Te Potiki National Trust.
  4. "Marae Announcements" (Excel). growregions.govt.nz. Provincial Growth Fund. 9 October 2020.

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