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Coordinates: 37.96°S 176.98°E. Whakatāne (/ fɑːkɑːˈtɑːneɪ / fah-kah-TAH-nay, [citation needed] Māori pronunciation: [fakaˈtaːnɛ]) [3] is a town located in the Bay of Plenty Region in the North Island of New Zealand, 90 kilometres (56 mi) east of Tauranga and 89 kilometres (55 mi) northeast of Rotorua.
Location of LIVING HISTORY. The story of the coming of the Maori to Whakatane is shrouded in the mists of time, but the oral traditions of the tangata whenua (people of the land) make it clear that the region was settled by a series of migrations over several hundred years.
History of the Eastern Bay of Plenty. The Eastern Bay of Plenty was one of the first parts of New Zealand to be settled by Māori. The first inhabitant was Tiwakawaka, over 1000 years ago. Tiwakawaka was a grandson of Maui, the legendary voyager and discoverer of Aotearoa.
Historical Sites. The Whakatāne District is home to many historically significant places. Take a step back in time and discover the landmarks of Whakatane's first voyagers.
Historic Places. Many of our reserves have an important past to Māori and non-Māori residents. The Whakatāne District includes important early establishment sites for Polynesian explorers. These people, the greatest ocean navigators the world has known, found a place to settle here. Their descendants live here still.
Mar 16, 2022 · Situated on the eastern Bay of Plenty on New Zealand's North Island, the town of Whakatane sits at the mouth of the Whakatane River. Long populated by the indigenous Māori people, Whakatane today has a bustling urban population of just under 17,000, making it the country's 33rd largest urban center.
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Whakatāne Town. Whakatāne has a busy shopping precinct with a vast range of delectable cafes and restaurants, boutique fashion and homeware stores, bookshops, several sporting and recreation outlets and more. The town comes alive with local musicians and touring bands through the summer months. There’s also a multi-screen cinema complex ...
