East Taieri
East Taieri | |
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Settlement | |
East Taieri Presbyterian Church | |
Interactive map of East Taieri | |
| Coordinates: 45°53′55″S 170°20′0″E / 45.89861°S 170.33333°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Island | South Island |
| Region | Otago |
| District | Dunedin |
| Community board | Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board |
| Electorates |
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| Government | |
| • Territorial authority | Dunedin City Council |
| • Regional council | Otago Regional Council |
| • Mayor of Dunedin | Sophie Barker |
| • Taieri MP | Ingrid Leary |
| • Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.13 km2 (1.21 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2025) | |
• Total | 2,570 |
| • Density | 821/km2 (2,130/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
| Area code | 03 |
| Local iwi | Ngāi Tahu |
East Taieri is a small township, located between Mosgiel and Allanton in New Zealand's Otago region. It lies on State Highway 1 en route between the city of Dunedin and its airport at Momona. It lies close to the southeastern edge of the Taieri Plain, hence its name.