Waihirere
The settlement is a stronghold for kapa haka, and is where prominent performer Louise Kingi grew up and learned her skills from elders.
The Rhythm and Vines music festival is located in nearby Waimata Valley.
Marae
Parihimanihi Marae and Te Poho o Māhaki meeting house is a meeting place of the hapū of Ngāi Tūketenui and Ngāti Wahia, from the iwi of Te Aitanga-a-Māhaki.
Hangi Pants, a short film about a conflict at a tangi at the marae, was released in 2020.
In October 2020, the Government committed $102,771 from the Provincial Growth Fund to upgrade Parihimanihi Marae, and create three jobs.
Parks
Waiherere Domain is a public reserve owned and operated by Gisborne District Council, which features a playground, cycleway, dog walking area and picnic area, which is also used for jet skiing and kite surfing.
References
- ^ "Kapa haka, a way of life". Gisborne Herald. 1 September 2017.
- ^ "Te Kāhui Māngai directory". tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri.
- ^ "Māori Maps". maorimaps.com. Te Potiki National Trust.
- ^ Peters, Mark (25 September 2020). "Short film based on well-told family story". Gisborne Herald.
- ^ "Marae Announcements" (Excel). growregions.govt.nz. Provincial Growth Fund. 9 October 2020.
- ^ "Gisborne Parks and Reserves". gdc.govt.nz. Gisborne District Council.