Pakaraka

Pakaraka is a settlement in Northland, New Zealand that is located at the junction of State Highway 1 and 10. A pā, was located at the base of, and on the slopes of, Pouerua a 270 m high basaltic scoria cone. The pā was studied during a major archeological project in the 1980s. Parts of the Flagstaff War were fought around Pakaraka in 1845-6. Pakaraka School is a coeducational full primary (years 1-8) school with a decile rating of 2 and a roll of 57. 92% of the students are Māori.