Kaitangata, New Zealand
Kaitangata | |
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Interactive map of Kaitangata | |
| Coordinates: 46°17′S 169°51′E / 46.283°S 169.850°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Otago |
| Territorial authority | Clutha District |
| Ward | Kaitangata-Matau |
| Electorates |
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| Government | |
| • Territorial authority | Clutha District Council |
| • Regional council | Otago Regional Council |
| • Mayor of Clutha | Jock Martin |
| • Taieri MP | Ingrid Leary |
| • Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.54 km2 (0.98 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2025) | |
• Total | 860 |
| • Density | 340/km2 (880/sq mi) |
| Postcode | 9210 |
| Area code | 03 |
| Local iwi | Ngāi Tahu |
Kaitangata is a town near the coast of South Otago, New Zealand, on the left bank of the Matau Branch of the Clutha River ten kilometres south east of Balclutha. The town is known to its residents as Kai.
In June 2016, the town gained international attention when new low cost housing was offered there, and local mayor of Clutha District, Bryan Cadogan, estimated there were 100-1000 job vacancies in the region; the news was carried by The Guardian and TVNZ's Seven Sharp.