Whananaki (Māori: Whananāki) is a locality on the east coast of Northland, New Zealand.

[1][2] A long wooden footbridge connects Whananaki North and Whananaki South,[3] with an alternative connection being a 6-kilometre-long (3.7 mi) road that crosses the river above the estuary.

[4] The area was reputedly named by Puhi, the captain of the legendary waka Mātaatua.

The Māori-language word Whananāki means "kicking", and the name arose because mosquitoes caused Puhi to sleep restlessly.

[8] In October 2020, the Government committed $341,028 from the Provincial Growth Fund towards continuing the upgrade, creating 14 jobs.