Arahiwi
Arahiwi | |
|---|---|
Rural locality | |
Interactive map of Arahiwi | |
| Coordinates: 38°06′14″S 176°00′58″E / 38.104°S 176.016°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Waikato |
| Territorial authority | Rotorua Lakes District |
| Ward | Rotorua Rural General Ward |
| Community | Rotorua Rural Community |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial authority | Rotorua Lakes Council |
| • Regional council | Waikato Regional Council |
| • Mayor of Rotorua | Tania Tapsell |
| • Rotorua MP | Todd McClay |
| • Waiariki MP | Rawiri Waititi |
| Area | |
• Total | 62.86 km2 (24.27 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2025) | |
• Total | 150 |
| • Density | 2.4/km2 (6.2/sq mi) |
| Postcode(s) | 3072 |
Arahiwi is a rural area of New Zealand approximately 6 km west of Mamaku and 25 km from Rotorua. The Rotorua Branch is a disused railway line that ran through Arahiwi to connect Putāruru and Rotorua, before closing in 2001. Arahiwi Station opened in 1863 and closed in 1960.