Karitane
Town in Otago, New Zealand / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The small town of Karitane is located within the limits of the city of Dunedin in New Zealand, 35 kilometres to the north of the city centre.
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Karitane | |
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Town | |
Coordinates: 45°38′20″S 170°39′20″E | |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Otago |
District | Dunedin |
Community board | Waikouaiti Coast Community Board[1] |
Electorates |
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Government | |
• Territorial authority | Dunedin City Council |
• Regional council | Otago Regional Council |
• Mayor of Dunedin | Jules Radich |
• Dunedin MP | Rachel Brooking |
• Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
Area | |
• Total | 1.29 km2 (0.50 sq mi) |
Population (June 2023)[3] | |
• Total | 430 |
• Density | 330/km2 (860/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
Postcode | 9471 |
Local iwi | Ngāi Tahu |
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Set in rolling country near the mouth of the Waikouaiti River, the town is a popular holiday retreat for Dunedinites.