Makaraka, New Zealand
Makaraka is an outer suburb of Gisborne, in New Zealand's North Island, located in the west of the city. The suburb features Gisborne's horse-racing circuit, Makaraka Racecourse.
Makaraka was settled by dairy farmers in the 19th century. A dairy factory was built in the settlement in 1989.
The Tarere Marae, located near Makaraka, is a tribal meeting place of Te Whānau a Iwi, a hapū of Te Aitanga ā Māhaki. It includes Te Aotipu meeting house.Education
Makaraka School is a Year 1–6 co-educational public primary school. In 2019, it was a decile 5 school with a roll of 134.
