iwi: The Kaiuku or Oku-ra-renga Marae and its Kiwi meeting house are affiliated with the hapū of Ngāti Tama, Ngāi Tū and Rongomaiwahine. Te Rākatō Marae is affiliated with the hapū of Ngāi Rākatō. Tuahuru Marae and its Hine te Rongo meeting house are affiliated with the hapū of Ngāti Tama, Ngāi Tū and Rongomaiwahine. Ruawharo Marae is also affiliated with Ngāti Tama and Rongomaiwahine. In October 2020, the Government committed $1,949,075 from the Provincial Growth Fund to upgrade 24 Ngāti Kahungunu marae, including both Kaiuku and Ruawharo Marae, creating 164 jobs. It also committed $102,644 to upgrading Tuahuru Marae, creating 4 jobs. Economy Sheep and cattle farms are an important part for the local community, but tourism is now the peninsula's main industry. Mahia's population swells greatly during the warmer months and in particular during school holidays. Mahia is well known for its surf, scuba diving, hiking, and fishing. Morere Hot Springs is 15 minutes away, towards Gisborne. The area is a popular school holiday destination and contains a holiday park dating back to the 1960s. The remaining settlement consists mostly of holiday houses and baches. From 2007 to 2010 Mahia became known for the presence of Moko, a dolphin. The peninsula is the location of the Rocket Labs launch facility, which has been used to launch spy satellites for the United States of America. Education Te Mahia School is a year 1–8 co-educational state primary school. It is a decile 1 school with a roll of as of The school opened in 1917. References Wairoa District Landforms of the Hawke's Bay Region Populated places in the Hawke's Bay Region Peninsulas of New Zealand Surfing locations in New Zealand Ngāti Rongomaiwahine Populated places around Hawke Bay