Puha, New Zealand

Puha or Puhatikotiko is a locality between the Waipaoa River and the Waikohu River in the Gisborne District of New Zealand's North Island.[1] It is located close to the confluence of the two rivers on State Highway 2 close to Te Karaka, inland from the city of Gisborne.[2]

A notable resident was Te Kani Te Ua.[1]

References

Ua, Henare te. "Hetekia Te Kani-a-Takirau Kerekere Tuhoe te Ua". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
Hariss, Gavin. "Puha, Gisborne". topomap.co.nz. NZ Topo Map.

Gisborne District

Populated places

Towns and rural areas

Landforms

Facilities and attractions

Sports

East Coast (rugby)
Gisborne City (soccer)
Gisborne Thistle (soccer)
Poverty Bay (rugby)

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