co-educational public school with a roll of students as of Notable residents The area was home to politician Sir Āpirana Ngata, and Te Moananui-a-Kiwa Ngārimu — the second of three Māori to receive a Victoria Cross. See also Waiapu Valley Waiapu River Gisborne Region References External links Photos of Ruatoria on Panoramio Populated places in the Gisborne District