Ōhau
Ōhau | |
|---|---|
Rural settlement | |
Interactive map of Ōhau | |
| Coordinates: 40°39′43″S 175°15′00″E / 40.662°S 175.250°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Manawatū-Whanganui region |
| Territorial authority | Horowhenua District |
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| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Horowhenua District Council |
| • Regional council | Horizons Regional Council |
| • Horowhenua Mayor | Bernie Wanden |
| • Ōtaki MP | Tim Costley |
| • Te Tai Hauāuru MP | Debbie Ngarewa-Packer |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.47 km2 (1.73 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2025) | |
• Total | 810 |
| • Density | 180/km2 (470/sq mi) |
Ōhau is a village and semi-rural community in the Horowhenua District and Manawatū-Whanganui region of New Zealand's North Island. It is located just south of Levin on State Highway 1.
The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "place of Hau" for Ōhau, but an alternative meaning could be "windy place".
The former Ohau railway station is located in Ōhau. It operated from 1886 to 1987, with most services ending in 1971.