Mōtū
Mōtū | |
|---|---|
St Paul's Anglican Church | |
Interactive map of Mōtū | |
| Coordinates: 38°15′22″S 177°32′53″E / 38.256°S 177.548°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| District | Gisborne District |
| Ward | Tairāwhiti General Ward |
| Electorates | |
| Māori electorate | Ikaroa-Rāwhiti |
| Government | |
| • MP | Dana Kirkpatrick |
| • MP (Māori Seat) | Cushla Tangaere-Manuel |
| • Mayor | Rehette Stoltz |
| Area | |
• Total | 986.00 km2 (380.70 sq mi) |
| Population (2023 Census) | |
• Total | 132 |
| • Density | 0.134/km2 (0.347/sq mi) |
Mōtū is a rural community in the Gisborne District of New Zealand's North Island. It is located north of Matawai and State Highway 2. The community is centred around Mōtū River and Mōtū Falls.