Makarika

Makarika is a rural community and valley in the Gisborne District of New Zealand's North Island. It is located just south of Ruatoria and Hiruharama, off State Highway 35.[1] The Penu Pā includes a memorial to Private Parekura Makarini McLean, who was killed in combat in Egypt in 1941, during World War II.[2]

A post office operated in the valley from 1930 to 1970. It was operated by the Matariki Station farm for most of that time.[3]

  1. ^ Hariss, Gavin. "Makarika, Gisborne". topomap.co.nz. NZ Topo Map.
  2. ^ "Parekura Makarini Memorial". 28maoribattalion.org.nz. Ministry for Culture and Heritage.
  3. ^ "End of an Era". No. 197. Gisborne Photo News. 4 November 1970.