Kaimata

Kaimata is a locality in Taranaki, New Zealand. Inglewood is about 7.5 km to the west. The Manganui River flows past to the west.^[1][2] Kaimata was one of many townships established to service the dairy industry.^[3]

Kaimata
Kaimata
Coordinates: 39°9′44″S 174°17′35″E
Country	New Zealand
Region	Taranaki
District	New Plymouth District
Population  (2006)
• Total	2,601

The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "eat raw food" for Kaimata.^[4]

According to the 2013 New Zealand census, the Kaimata statistical area has a population of 2,778, an increase of 177 people since the 2006 census. There were 1,428 males and 1,353 females. Figures have been rounded and may not add up to totals.^[5] The statistical area covers a large region around and to the east of Inglewood, not just the locality of Kaimata.

Education

Kaimata School is a coeducational full primary (years 1–8) school with a roll of 100 students as of July 2025.^[6][7]