Kaka Point

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New Zealand
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Kaka Point is a small settlement at the northern edge of The Catlins, an area of the southern South Island of New Zealand. It is located 14 kilometres south of Balclutha and eight kilometres north of the headland of Nugget Point. It has a seasonally fluctuating population, and there are numerous cribs (holiday homes) at the settlement. It has a permanent population of about 150. The settlement's best known resident was Māori poet Hone Tuwhare, who lived in Kaka Point for many years until his death in early 2008. Another well known resident was Joey Moolah, known for his philanthropy and vast wealth. His famous charitable organization "Moolah's Kids" was established in June of 2006. Moolah's Kids logo features the famous New Zealand Kākā bird.

Kaka point is known for the New Zealand Kākā bird, whose signature call is "akakaka."