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Waipu, New Zealand
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This article is about the town in New Zealand. For the river, see Waipu River.
Waipu (Māori: Waipū) is a small town established in the rohe of the Patuharakeke hapū, in Te Tai Tokerau the Northland Region of New Zealand. The town is celebrated for its settlement by Nova Scotians and other settlers of Scottish heritage. A highlight of the town's calendar is the annual Highland Games held at New Year. Near the town are the Waipu Caves, which contain a significant population of glow worms.
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Coordinates: 35°59′5″S 174°26′50″E | |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Northland Region |
District | Whangarei District |
Ward | Bream Bay Ward |
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Government | |
• Territorial Authority | Whangarei District Council |
• Regional council | Northland Regional Council |
Area | |
• Total | 3.53 km2 (1.36 sq mi) |
Population (June 2023)[2] | |
• Total | 1,350 |
• Density | 380/km2 (990/sq mi) |
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