Matakaoa Ward

Matakaoa Ward was the most northern and eastern ward in the Gisborne District, on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand. In 2012 it was decided to split the neighbouring Waiapu Ward for the 2013 election, with the northern part being combined with Matakaoa Ward to form Matakaoa-Waiapu Ward.[1]

Matakaoa Ward contained the towns of Tikitiki, Te Araroa, and Hicks Bay.[2] It also contained the East Cape Lighthouse, the most easterly place in mainland New Zealand.[3]

  1. ^ Local Government Commission (16 January 2019). "Determination of representation arrangements to apply for the election of the Gisborne District Council to be held on 12 October 2019" (PDF). Retrieved 27 August 2023.
  2. ^ "Gisborne District Ward Map" (PDF). Gisborne, New Zealand: Gisborne District Council. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 February 2013. Retrieved 7 May 2012.
  3. ^ Soutar, Monty (21 September 2011). "East Coast places: East Cape lighthouse". Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Wellington, New Zealand: Manatū Taonga | Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 7 May 2012.