Te Puia Springs

{{Short description|Locality in Gisborne District, New Zealand}}

{{about||the Rotorua tourist attraction branded as 'Te Puia'|New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute|Kawhia beach springs of same name|Kawhia Harbour#Te Puia Hot Springs}}

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{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2019}}

Te Puia Springs is a village on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand, located 103 km north of Gisborne.{{cite web |last1=Hariss |first1=Gavin |title=Te Puia Springs, Gisborne |url=http://www.topomap.co.nz/NZTopoMap/nz4576/Te-Puia-Springs/Gisborne |website=topomap.co.nz |publisher=NZ Topo Map}}

Its population is estimated to be between 300 and 400 people. The village has a hospital and one shop.{{cite web |title=NZLocums profile: Te Puia Springs |url=http://www.nzlocums.com/Site/Vacancies/Locations/Te_Puia_Springs.aspx |website=nzlocums.com |date=2 April 2024 |publisher=NZ Locums}} It has natural springs flowing throughout it, from hills in the Ngāti Porou area. The local people like to bathe in these springs, claiming that they have healing properties.Low Enthalpy Geothermal Energy Resources for Rural Māori Communities–Te Puia Springs: A Rae GNS 2010[http://www.gns.cri.nz/content/download/6902/37717/file/Low%20Enthalpy%20Geothermal%20Energy%20Resources%20for%20Rural%20Maori%20Communities.pdf]

Much of the land around this area has not been developed and still remains bush land. As a result of this there remains a lot of native wildlife in this area, such as tirairaka or fantail, kererū, tūī, and many others.