Kaiti, New Zealand


Kaiti is a suburb of the New Zealand city of Gisborne. It is located immediately to the east of the city centre, on the opposing bank of the Waimata River. Kaiti Hill or Titirangi overlooks Poverty Bay with Young Nick's Head across the Bay. Titirangi also overlooks the city. The Turanganui River is below it, and separates Kaiti from the Gisborne Central Business District.
Nearby Kaiti Beach is one of New Zealand's most historic spots, being the landing site of the Horouta waka. It brought ancestors of the tangata whenua to the region. In 1769 Captain James Cook, the first European to have set foot on New Zealand soil, also landed here. The Cook Landing Site is protected as a national reserve.
Te Poho-o-Rawiri Marae is located in Kaiti. It is a tribal meeting ground of the Ngāti Porou hapū of Ngāti Konohi and Ngāti Oneone, and includes Te Poho o Rawiri meeting house.
The name kaiti comes from Māori words meaning "to eat the edible parts of cabbage trees".

Education

Kaiti School is a Year 1–6 co-educational state primary school. In 2019, it was a decile 1 school with a roll of 364.
Te Wharau School is a Year 1–6 co-educational primary school. In 2019, it was a decile 1 school with a roll of 481.
Ilminster Intermediate is a Year 7–8 co-educational state intermediate school. In 2019, it was a decile 2 school with a roll of 417.
Waikirikiri School is a Year 1–8 co-educational state primary school. In 2019, it was a decile 1 school with a roll of 78.