Blackhead, Hawke's Bay
Blackhead is a small coastal settlement in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. It is located on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand, about 74 kilometres south of Napier. Blackhead Beach is a sandy beach, similar to other Hawke's Bay beaches such as Shoal Beach. The original MÄori name for the beach is Te Pariomahu and this is more commonly used by local hapÅĢ.[1]
There is a marine reserve located offshore from Blackhead Beach.
Te Angiangi Marine Reserve covers an area offshore from Blackhead.[2]
Marae
[edit]The Pourerere Marae, located near Blackhead, is a tribal meeting ground for the NgÄti Kahungunu hapÅĢ of NgÄi Te Åatua and NgÄti TamaterÄ.[3][4]
References
[edit]- â "Hawke's Bay beach subject to racist naming origins". 4 April 2024.
- â "Shoal Beach â te Angiangi Marine Reserve". Archived from the original on 2012-04-26. Retrieved 2011-12-30.
- â "Te KÄhui MÄngai directory". tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni KÅkiri.
- â "MÄori Maps". maorimaps.com. Te Potiki National Trust.
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