Puha, New Zealand

Puha or Puhatikotiko is a locality between the Waipaoa River and the Waikohu River in the Gisborne District of New Zealand's North Island.[1] It is located close to the confluence of the two rivers on State Highway 2 close to Te Karaka, inland from the city of Gisborne.[2]

A notable resident was Te Kani Te Ua.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Ua, Henare te. "Hetekia Te Kani-a-Takirau Kerekere Tuhoe te Ua". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
  2. ^ Hariss, Gavin. "Puha, Gisborne". topomap.co.nz. NZ Topo Map.

38°27′48″S 177°49′49″E / 38.463216°S 177.830164°E / -38.463216; 177.830164