Koutu
Koutu is a suburb of Rotorua in the Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand's North Island. Koutu was originally a home for the people of Ngati Whakaue and Ngāti Uenukukopako and has been in existence since before the establishment of Rotorua Township.
Koutu | |
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| Coordinates: 38.119843°S 176.238450°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| City | Rotorua |
| Local authority | Rotorua Lakes Council |
| Electoral ward | Te Ipu Wai Auraki General Ward |
| Area | |
| • Land | 96 ha (237 acres) |
| Population (June 2023) | |
| • Total | 2,270 |
| Fairy Springs | Kawaha Point | |
| Western Heights |
Koutu
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(Lake Rotorua) |
| Mangakakahi | Ohinemutu | Rotorua Central |
It is located on the southwest shore of Lake Rotorua.
The suburb has one marae. Koutu or Karenga Marae and Tumahaurangi meeting house is a meeting place of the Ngāti Whakaue hapū of Ngāti Karenga.
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