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 / -38.256; 177.548
CountryNew Zealand
DistrictGisborne District
WardTairāwhiti General Ward
Electorates
Māori electorateIkaroa-Rāwhiti
Government
 • MPDana Kirkpatrick
 • MP (Māori Seat)Cushla Tangaere-Manuel
 • MayorRehette Stoltz
Area
 • Total
986.00 km2 (380.70 sq mi)
Population
 (2023 Census)
 • Total
132
 • Density0.134/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.