Ōwhata
Ōwhata is a semi-rural suburb of Rotorua in the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand's North Island.
In 2015, it had the highest house sales of any suburb in Rotorua.
The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "place of the elevated stage" for Ōwhata.
The local Ōwhata or Hinemoa Marae and is a meeting place for the Ngāti Whakaue hapū of Ngāti Korouateka and Ngāti te Roro o te Rangi. It includes the Tūtanekai meeting house.Education
Ōwhata has two co-educational state primary schools for Year 1 to 6 students: Owhata School, with a roll of ; and Rotokawa School, with a roll of.
Mokoia Intermediate is a co-educational state intermediate school, with a roll of.
Rotorua Lakes High School is a co-educational state secondary school, with a roll of.
