Otematata

town in New Zealand

Otematata is a small town in the Waitaki District, Canterbury. It is located 24 kilometers east of Omarama and 28 kilometers west of Kurow on State Highway 83.

Otematata
Town
New Zealand State Highway 83 passing through Otematata
New Zealand State Highway 83 passing through Otematata
Map
Coordinates: 44°36′25″S 170°11′28″E / 44.60694°S 170.19111°E / -44.60694; 170.19111
CountryNew Zealand
RegionOtago
Territorial authorityWaitaki District
WardAhuriri Ward
CommunityAhuriri Community
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial authorityWaitaki District Council
 • Regional councilEnvironment Canterbury
 • Mayor of WaitakiGary Kircher
 • Waitaki MPMiles Anderson
 • Te Tai Tonga MPTākuta Ferris
Area
 • Total2.43 km2 (0.94 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2023)[2]
 • Total240
 • Density99/km2 (260/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+12 (New Zealand Standard Time)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+13 (New Zealand Daylight Time)
Postcode
9412
Local iwiNgāi Tahu

References

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  2. "Subnational population estimates (RC, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (regional councils); "Subnational population estimates (TA, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (territorial authorities); "Subnational population estimates (urban rural), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (urban areas)