opened in 2016 to replace three East Cape schools, and is presently in Ōmaio while premises are being built in Te Kaha. Notable people Corporal Willie Apiata, recipient of the New Zealand Victoria Cross, awarded on 2 July 2007 Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa Ngarimu, recipient of the VC, awarded posthumously in October 1943 Taika Waititi, Filmmaker, actor, comedian References Ōpōtiki District Populated places in the Bay of Plenty Region