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Onekaka (Māori: Onekakā) is a rural district on the coast of Golden Bay. The name Onekaka derives from the Māori language Onekakā, meaning red-hot or burning sand. Onekaka has a population of around 250. State Highway 60 runs through the district. Dairy farming is a major activity, occupying a large proportion of the land area. A significant number of artists and craftspeople live in the area. The Onekaka Hall Recreation Reserve is on the state highway opposite the Onekaka Iron Works Road and contains a community hall, stage and tennis court. The , a popular Golden Bay pub and live music venue, is a short distance north from the main settlement along the highway.