Ruatoki
| Ruatoki | |
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 Ruatoki
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| Coordinates: 38°7′S 177°3′E / 38.117°S 177.050°E | |
| Country |
 New Zealand
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| Region | Bay of Plenty |
| Territorial authority | Whakatāne District |
| Ward | Tāneatua-Waimana |
| Population (June 2016) | |
| • Total | 600 |
Ruatoki is a locality in the Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand. It is located at the base of the Urewera Valley, approximately 20 km south of Whakatane. The predominantly Māori community of approximately 600 people affiliate with the Tūhoe iwi, with at least ten marae located in the area. Ruatoki was one of the main sites involved in the 2007 New Zealand anti-terror raids, conducted under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002.
It is home to the Te Wharekura o Ruatoki School.
Coordinates: 38°7′S 177°3′E / 38.117°S 177.050°E
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