NgātapaNgātapa is a rural community in the Gisborne District of New Zealand's North Island.[1] In late 1868 and early 1869 between 86 and 128 followers of Te Kooti were executed on nearby Ngātapa hill after the siege of Ngatapa.[2] The Waitangi Tribunal described the siege as "one of the worst abuses of law and human rights in New Zealand’s colonial history".[3] The 150th anniversary was commemorated in Ngatapa in January 2019.[4] ParksEastwoodhill Arboretum, the national arboretum of New Zealand, is located in Ngātapa. It includes a walkway and cycleway.[5] MaraeThe Ngātapa Marae is a meeting ground of the Te Aitanga-a-Māhaki hapū of Te Whānau a Kai.[6][7] In October 2020, the Government committed $460,500 from the Provincial Growth Fund to upgrade Pakowhai Marae, Takitimu Marae and Ngātapa Marae, creating 13 jobs.[8] TransportNgātapa is the terminus of the former Ngatapa Branch railway that closed in 1931. The locality is served by Wharekopae Road. EducationNgatapa School is a Year 1–8 co-educational state primary school.[9][10] In 2019, it was a decile 8 school with a roll of 18.[11] Waerenga-o-Kuri School is a Year 1–8 co-educational state primary school.[12][13] In 2019, it was a decile 9 school with two teachers and a roll of 46.[14] References
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