Takapau

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Takapau is a small rural community in the Central Hawkes Bay in New Zealand. It is located 20 kilometres west of Waipukurau. The area's main industries are the Takapau Meat Works and local farms. Takapau was once the centre of a large flax milling industry. Takapau takes it's name from the flax that grew in the expansive Takapau plains. The Maori word translates literally as "Mat" or "Carpet".

Birthplace of Wingwong, a prominent Drum and Bass DJ


Coordinates: 40°02′S 176°21′E

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