Pipiwai


Pipiwai or Pīpīwai is a locality in the Te Horo valley in Northland, New Zealand. Whangarei is about 35 km to the southeast. Titoki is about 16 km to the south.
There are few jobs in the area, and most adults are either on benefits or commute to Whangarei or Dargaville.

Marae

The local Tau Henare Marae and meeting house are a traditional meeting ground for the Ngāpuhi hapū of Te Orewai and Ngāti Hine. The Omauri marae grounds, located near Pipiwai, are a meeting place for the Ngāpuhi hapū of Ngā Uri o Puhatahi.

Education

Te Horo School is a coeducational full primary school with a decile rating of 2 and a roll of 38.
Tau Henare Marae runs a kohanga reo.

Notable people