What is "awatea"

Awatea is a Māori term meaning bright pathway. It may refer to:

• Aotearoa Wave and Tidal Energy Association
• The Forsyth Barr Stadium at University Plaza in Dunedin, New Zealand, known during planning as "Awatea Street Stadium" after its location
• the Awatea, a ship used for troop transportation in World War II
• Awatea, a 1969 play by Bruce Mason
• Awatea, a marque of bordeaux-varietal red wine from Te Mata Estate vintnery

Awatea is also occasionally found as a female given name.