Poroporo, New Zealand

Poroporo
Rural community
Poroporo
Coordinates: 37°58′39″S 176°57′35″E / 37.977599°S 176.959794°E / -37.977599; 176.959794
CountryNew Zealand
RegionBay of Plenty
Territorial authorityWhakatāne District

Poroporo is a rural community in the Whakatāne District and Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand's North Island. It is located south-west of Whakatāne, inland from the settlement.

According to Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi, the Māori language is the "primary language of social engagement" in Poroporo.

Poroporo has its own rugby and sports club, which plays home games on a dedicated rugby field.

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