Whananaki () is a locality on the east coast of Northland, New Zealand. WhangÃÂrei is to the southwest. Te Wairahi Stream flows from the northwest into Whananaki Inlet, a wide tidal estuary which separates Whananaki from Whananaki South. Sandy Bay lies to the southeast. A long wooden footbridge connects Whananaki North and Whananaki South, with an alternative connection being a road that crosses the river above the estuary. Hikurangi is about 22 km southwest of Whananaki South.
The area was reputedly named by Puhi, the captain of the legendary waka MÃÂtaatua. The MÃÂori-language word WhananÃÂki means "kicking", and the name arose because mosquitoes caused Puhi to sleep restlessly.
WhananÃÂki Marae and Whakapaumahara meeting house are a meeting place for NgÃÂti Rehua and the NgÃÂtiwai hapà « of Te ÃÂki Tai.
Work began on redeveloping the marae in December 2018.
In October 2020, the Government committed $341,028 from the Provincial Growth Fund towards continuing the upgrade, creating 14 jobs.
Whananaki School is a coeducational full primary (years 1âÂÂ8) school with a roll of as of The school opened in 1889.