History
Established in 1886.
The anchor of the ship Harriet, wrecked nearby in 1834, is mounted outside the hotel. The military expedition to rescue crew members and the owner’s wife, Betty Guard, resulted in the first conflict between Māori and British troops.
Statistics
Located on State Highway 45, 16 kilometers north of Opunake and 11 km south of Warea
Population
Population: 252 in 2018 census, 249 in the 2006 Census.
Weather
Average temperature 13°C
Average rainfall 1455mm
Rahotu School
Primary
https://www.rahotu.school.nz/homeRahotu School is a coeducational full primary (years 1-8) school with a decile rating of 6 and a roll of 159. The school was founded in 1884