Tuatapere
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Tuatapere is a small rural town in Southland, New Zealand. It is the self declared "Sausage Capital of New Zealand".[4][5][6] Tuatapere is located eight kilometres from the southern coast. The Waiau River flows through the town before reaching Te Waewae Bay, where it has its outflow into Foveaux Strait. The main local industries are forestry and farming.
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Tuatapere | |
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Coordinates: 46°08′0″S 167°41′0″E | |
Country | New Zealand |
Island | South Island |
Region | Southland region |
Territorial authorities of New Zealand | Southland District |
Ward | Waiau Aparima Ward |
Community | Tuatapere Te Waewae Community |
Electorates |
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Government | |
• Territorial authority | Southland District Council |
• Regional council | Southland Regional Council |
• Mayor of Southland | Rob Scott |
• Invercargill MP | Penny Simmonds |
• Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
Area | |
• Total | 2.00 km2 (0.77 sq mi) |
Elevation | 30 m (100 ft) |
Population (June 2023)[2] | |
• Total | 530 |
• Density | 270/km2 (690/sq mi) |
Time zone | NZST |
Postal code | 9620[3] |
Local iwi | Ngāi Tahu |
Website | onnaturesedge |
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Tuatapere has a logging museum[7] and is located on the Southern Scenic Route from Invercargill to Te Anau making it a well-travelled tourist stop. The Clifden Suspension Bridge and Clifden War Memorial are located near State Highway 99 outside Tuatapere.[8]