Matakaoa Ward

Matakaoa Ward is the most northern and eastern ward in the Gisborne District on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand. It contains the towns Tikitiki, Te Araroa, and Hicks Bay.[1] The ward also contains the East Cape Lighthouse, the most easterly place in mainland New Zealand.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Gisborne District Ward Map" (PDF). Gisborne, New Zealand: Gisborne District Council. Retrieved 7 May 2012.
  2. ↑ Soutar, Monty (21 September 2011). "East Coast places: East Cape lighthouse". Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Wellington, New Zealand: Manatū Taonga | Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 7 May 2012.

Coordinates: 37°44′S 178°14′E / 37.733°S 178.233°E / -37.733; 178.233


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