Matihetihe is a community in the Hokianga area of Northland, New Zealand. The Warawara Forest lies to the north. The Matihetihe Stream runs into the Tasman Sea to the west. The locality is named for the tihetihe tumbleweed that grows in the local sand dunes.[1] Matehetihe is part of the Hokianga North statistical area. For demographics of this area, see Panguru.

Matihetihe
Matihetihe
Coordinates: 35°26′13″S 173°17′2″E
Country	New Zealand
Region	Northland Region
District	Far North District

History and culture

Matehetihe Marae is affiliated with Te Rarawa iwi.[1]

Education

Matihetihe School is a coeducational full primary (years 1-8) school[2] with a roll of 26 students as of March 2022.[3] The school was founded in 1890, and was initially a part-time Native School taught at the Matihetihe whare.[4] The artist Ralph Hotere attended this school.[5]

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