title: Huirangi
text: # Huirangi
  
  Huirangi is a settlement in Taranaki, New Zealand. Waitara lies about 7 kilometres to the north. The Waitara River flows to the east of the settlement, with the Bertrand Road suspension bridge providing access to the other side.
  
  ## Education
  
  Huirangi School is a coeducational contributing primary (years 1–6) school with a decile rating of 2 and a roll of 62. The school and district celebrated their centennial jubilee in 1972.
  
  ## Notable residents
  
  * Elsie Andrews (1888–1948), teacher and community leader
  