Cape Runaway
Cape and locality in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Cape Runaway (Māori: Whangaparāoa) is the eastern extremity of the Bay of Plenty in New Zealand's North Island. It is located 157 kilometres northeast off Whakatāne and 65 kilometres west of East Cape.[3]
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Cape Runaway
Whangaparāoa | |
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Locality | |
Coordinates: 37.5389°S 177.9829°E / -37.5389; 177.9829 | |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Bay of Plenty |
Territorial authority | Ōpōtiki District |
Ward | Coast Ward |
Community | Coast Community |
Electorates | |
Government | |
• Territorial authority | Ōpōtiki District Council |
• Regional council | Bay of Plenty Regional Council |
Area | |
• Total | 64.03 km2 (24.72 sq mi) |
Population (2018 Census)[2] | |
• Total | 111 |
• Density | 1.7/km2 (4.5/sq mi) |
Postcode(s) | 3199 |
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The name Cape Runaway was bestowed by English mariner James Cook during his first voyage of discovery in 1769. It was so named after Māori in canoes who had approached Cooks' ship Endeavour in a hostile manner scurried off after a cannon shot was fired.[3]