Matatā
Rural settlement in Bay of Plenty Region, New Zealand / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the New Zealand town. For other uses, see Matata (disambiguation).
"Rangitihi" redirects here. For the statistical area in Northland, see Pamapuria § Rangitihi statistical area.
Matatā is a town in the Bay of Plenty in the North Island of New Zealand, 24 kilometres (15 mi) to the north-west of Whakatāne. Much of the town was relocated between the years 2006 and 2021 due to increased natural threats arising from climate change. As an example of forced retreat, Matatā is seen as providing lessons for future actions elsewhere.[4]
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Matatā | |
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Town | |
Coordinates: 37°53′S 176°45′E | |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Bay of Plenty |
Territorial authority | Whakatāne District |
Ward | Rangitāiki General Ward |
Community | Rangitāiki Community |
Electorates | |
Government | |
• Territorial authority | Whakatāne District Council |
• Regional council | Bay of Plenty Regional Council |
Area | |
• Total | 0.78 km2 (0.30 sq mi) |
Population (June 2023)[2] | |
• Total | 700 |
• Density | 900/km2 (2,300/sq mi) |
Postcode(s) | 3194[3] |
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