South Taranaki District
Territorial authority district in Taranaki, New Zealand / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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South Taranaki is a territorial authority on the west coast of New Zealand's North Island that contains the towns of Hāwera (the seat of the district), Manaia, Ōpunake, Patea, Eltham, and Waverley. The District has a land area of 3,575.46 km2 (1,380.49 sq mi) and a population of 29,600 (June 2023).[2] It is part of the greater Taranaki Region.
South Taranaki District | |
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Coordinates: 39°29′35″S 174°26′49″E | |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Taranaki |
Wards |
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Government | |
• Mayor | Phil Nixon |
• Deputy Mayor | Robert Northcott |
• Territorial authority | South Taranaki District Council |
Area | |
• Land | 3,575.08 km2 (1,380.35 sq mi) |
Population (June 2023)[2] | |
• Total | 29,600 |
Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
Postcode(s) |
The district straddles the boundary separating the Wellington and Taranaki provinces, resulting in the town of Waverley celebrating Wellington Anniversary Day in January, and the town of Patea 15 kilometres away celebrating Taranaki Anniversary Day in March.[citation needed]
Council facilities include the South Taranaki LibraryPlus, Mania, Kaponga, Patea, Eltham, Opunake, Hāwera and Waverley libraries.[3]