Opaheke

Coordinates: -35.026, -164.784

Opaheke is the capital of Tandori and its second-largest city. It has a population of 2,674,000. It is located in Pawarenga state (of which it is also the capital) in between Eastfolds Bay and Kai Parahaka Bay. The nearby towns of the Heke River valley are being absorbed into the city. It is known for having the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world. Its nickname is 'City of the Green Mountain'. It's a major tourist and transportation hub for Tandori. Its mayor is Denise Olds of the Free Union Party.

The Maori culture is based around two major iwi: Te Pasota Iwi and Te Whitche Iwi.

History
The Maori first settled the area around Kai Parahaka Bay in the 15th century, building many stock towns on the hill nearby. Before English settlement, the Maori population in Opaheke was an estimated 6500. In 1974, a total of 18 serviced municipalities united to form the City of Opaheke.

Geography
Opaheke is quite hilly, ranging in elevation from 0 m (0 ft) at the Pacific Ocean to 390 m (1281 ft) at Mount Leare. Some suburbs in the city are over 150 m (490 ft) above sea level.

Sports
Rugby is the most common sport in Opaheke.

Media
It's a major centre for media in Tandori, with 7TV broadcasting from the city.

Transport
Opaheke is served by Opaheke Regional Transit (ORT), which operates the Opaheke Metro and over 50 bus routes.