Waimārama

Waimārama is a seaside village in Hastings District, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.

Waimārama
Waimārama from the hills above, with Bare Island to the left
Waimārama
Coordinates: 39°48′58″S 176°59′24″E
CountryNew Zealand
RegionHawke's Bay
Territorial authorityHastings District

Waimārama is a popular surf beach, known as a beach break on a sandy beach, with a rocky point. It offers both left and right handers and conditions are often suitable for surfers of all levels. The beach has strong rip currents, and is patrolled by surf lifeguards at weekends from November to March.[1]

Motu-o-Kura or Bare Island is located just off the coast and is a popular spot for fishing and diving. The beach town attracts people from across the region, with a restaurant, bar and shop. It also has about 240 permanent residents, with many former holiday baches becoming homes.[2]

On 28 April 2011, heavy rain hit the village, causing floods and mudslides.[3]

The Māori name Waimārama means "moon over shining water".

The local Waimārama Marae and Taupunga meeting house is a meeting place for the Ngāti Kahungunu hapū of Ngāti Hikatoa, Ngāti Kurukuru, Ngāti Urakiterangi and Ngāti Whakaiti.[4][5]

Education

Waimārama School is a co-educational state primary school,[6][7] with a roll of 11 as of March 2020.[8][9]

Notes
  1. "Waimarama Surf Lifesaving Club". waimaramasurf.org.nz.
  2. "Waimarama Travel Guide". Jasons Travel Media.
  3. "Extent of Waimaramara floods sinks in". New Zealand Media and Entertainment. Hawke's Bay Today. May 2011.
  4. "Te Kāhui Māngai directory". tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri.
  5. "Māori Maps". maorimaps.com. Te Potiki National Trust.
  6. "Waimarama School Official School Website". waimarama.school.nz.
  7. "Waimarama School Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
  8. "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
  9. "Waimarama School Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.


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