Kakatahi is a New Zealand town located 50 kilometres (31 mi) from Wanganui, on State Highway 4 to Raetihi.[1] The once bustling roadworkers' camp is now closed and the introduction of private contractors has seen the community dwindle, with local families contributing to a school roll of only about a dozen in 2007.
The local Ōtoko Marae is a meeting place for Te Awa Iti.[2] It includes the Tauakira meeting house.[3]
Kakatahi School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students,[4] with a roll of 9 as of April 2023.[5]
Ngamatea School is also a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students,[6] with a roll of .[7]