Pakaraka
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 Pakaraka
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| Coordinates: 35°21′27″S 173°57′23″E / 35.35750°S 173.95639°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Northland Region |
| District | Far North District |
Pakaraka is a settlement in Northland, New Zealand, at the junction of State Highway 1 and 10, in the district the Ngāpuhi tribe called Tai-a-mai.
A pā was located at the base, and on the slopes, of Pouerua, a 270 metres (890 ft) high basaltic scoria cone. The pā was studied during a major archeological project in the 1980s.
Parts of the Flagstaff War were fought around Pakaraka in 1845. After the Battle of Ohaeawai on 23 June 1845 the British troops destroyed Te Haratua's pā at Pakaraka on 16 July 1845.
Mount Pouerua is registered with the Historic Places Trust as a traditional site (Registration Number 6711). Also listed by the Historic Places Trust are: Holy Trinity Church (Registration Number 65); The Retreat (Registration Number 70); and the Store (Registration Number 419).
Pakaraka School is a coeducational full primary (years 1-8) school with a decile rating of 2 and a roll of 57. 92% of the students are Māori.
Coordinates: 35°21′27″S 173°57′23″E / 35.35750°S 173.95639°E
Holy Trinity Church at Pakaraka
Gravestones of Henry and Marianne Williams, Holy Trinity Church
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