Tomarata

Tomarata is a locality in the Auckland Region of New Zealand. Wellsford lies to the south-west, Te Arai to the north, and Pakiri to the south-east.[1][2] Tomarata Lake is nearby and is popular for boating, water skiing, kayaking and swimming.

Tomarata
Jetski on Tomarata Lake
Jetski on Tomarata Lake
Coordinates: 36°13′54″S 174°37′57″E
CountryNew Zealand
RegionAuckland Region
WardRodney ward
Community boardRodney Local Board
Government
 • Territorial AuthorityAuckland Council

History

Tomarata was a location for the late 19th/early 20th century kauri gum digging trade.[3]

Education

Tomarata School is a coeducational full primary (years 1–8) school with a roll of 61 students as of April 2023.[4][5]

Notes
  1. Peter Dowling, ed. (2004). Reed New Zealand Atlas. Reed Books. pp. map 11. ISBN 0-7900-0952-8.
  2. Roger Smith, GeographX (2005). The Geographic Atlas of New Zealand. Robbie Burton. pp. map 31. ISBN 1-877333-20-4.
  3. Hayward, Bruce W. (1989). Kauri Gum and the Gumdiggers. The Bush Press. p. 4. ISBN 0-908608-39-X.
  4. "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
  5. Education Counts: Tomarata School
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