Kakatahi


Kakatahi is a New Zealand town located from Wanganui, on State Highway 4 to Raetihi. The once bustling roadworkers' camp is now closed and the introduction of private contractors has seen the community dwindle, with local families contributing to a school roll of only about a dozen in 2007.
The local Ōtoko Marae is a meeting place for Te Awa Iti. It includes the Tauakira meeting house.

Education

Kakatahi School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students, with a roll of as of.
Ngamatea School is also a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students, with a roll of.