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Matapu
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 Matapu
Location in Taranaki Region
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Taranaki |
| District | South Taranaki District |
Matapu is a locality located in South Taranaki District within the southern Taranaki Region of New Zealand. Hāwera is to the south-east, Eltham to the north-east, Kaponga to the north-west and Manaia to the south-west.
Marae
Matapu has three marae, associated with Ngāruahine hapū.
- Aotearoa Marae and its Ngākaunui are affiliated with Ōkahu-Inuāwai.
- Te Aroha o Tītokowaru Marae and Te Aroha meeting house belong to Ngāti Manuhiakai.
- Kanihi or Māwhitiwhiti Marae and Kanihi meeting house are affiliated with Kanihi-Umutahi.
In October 2020, the Government committed $1,259,392 from the Provincial Growth Fund to upgrade Aotearoa Marae and 7 other Ngāti Raukawa marae, creating 18 jobs.
Education
Matapu School is a coeducational full primary (years 1–8) school with a decile rating of 7 and a roll of 75. In 2005, Okaiawa and Mangatoki Schools closed and merged with Matapu School.
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