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• What does Ruatoki mean?

  Ruatoki or Rūātoki is a district in the eastern Bay of Plenty of New Zealand, just south of the small town of Tāneatua and approximately 20 km south of the city of Whakatāne. The Whakatāne River runs northwards through the Ruatoki Valley and has formed broad alluvial flats.

• What is Te Wharekura o Ruatoki?

  Te Wharekura o Ruatoki is a school in the Eastern Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, serving children, years 1 through 13. It was established in 1896 after a visit by Richard Seddon and James Carroll In 1978 it became New Zealand’s first officially bilingual school.

• When did Ruatoki Native school start?

  It was established as Ruatoki Native School in 1896 after a visit by Richard Seddon and James Carroll. In 1978 it became New Zealand’s first officially bilingual school. The students are currently 99% Māori of the Ngāi Tūhoe iwi (tribe).

• What is Ruatoki's resistance to authority?

  Ruatoki has a long history of resistance to authority. But when she visits Kim Knight discovers they feel more violated than rebellious. Ruatoki is the end of the line. Tar seal gives way to gravel, then the river. The valley narrows and the hills close in. No cellphone reception in front; bone thin dogs and kids on horseback behind.