Waihirere is a settlement and rural area in the Gisborne District of New Zealand's North Island.
The settlement is a stronghold for kapa haka, and is where prominent performer Louise Kingi grew up and learned her skills from elders.
[1] The Rhythm and Vines music festival is located in nearby Waimata Valley.
[4] In October 2020, the Government committed $102,771 from the Provincial Growth Fund to upgrade Parihimanihi Marae, and create three jobs.
[5] Waiherere Domain is a public reserve owned and operated by Gisborne District Council, which features a playground, cycleway, dog walking area and picnic area, which is also used for jet skiing and kite surfing.