Mimi is a locality in northern Taranaki, in the North Island of New Zealand. It is located on State Highway 3 close to the shore of the North Taranaki Bight, 6 kilometres north-east of Urenui and 26 km south-west of Ahititi. The Mimi River flows past the settlement into the North Taranaki Bight.[1][2]
Mimi | |
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  Mimi | |
| Coordinates: 38°58′22″S 174°27′6″E / 38.97278°S 174.45167°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Taranaki |
| District | New Plymouth District |
Marae edit
Pukearuhe Marae is located on the Mimi coast. It features the Tama Ariki meeting house, and is affiliated with the tribe of Ngāti Tama.[3][4]
In October 2020, the Government committed $103,310 from the Provincial Growth Fund to upgrade the marae, creating an estimated 25 jobs.[5]
Education edit
Mimi School is a coeducational contributing primary (years 1–6) school with a decile rating of 4 and a roll of 27.[6]
Notes edit
- ^ Peter Dowling, ed. (2004). Reed New Zealand Atlas. Reed Books. pp. map 35. ISBN 0-7900-0952-8.
- ^ Roger Smith, GeographX (2005). The Geographic Atlas of New Zealand. Robbie Burton. pp. map 74. ISBN 1-877333-20-4.
- ^ "Te Kāhui Māngai directory". tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri.
- ^ "Māori Maps". maorimaps.com. Te Potiki National Trust.
- ^ "Marae Announcements" (Excel). growregions.govt.nz. Provincial Growth Fund. 9 October 2020.
- ^ "Te Kete Ipurangi – Mimi School". Ministry of Education. Archived from the original on 23 March 2002.
External links edit
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