Mangatāwhiri

Mangatāwhiri
Locality
Mangatāwhiri Hall
Interactive map of Mangatāwhiri
Coordinates: 37°12′54″S 175°07′23″E / 37.215°S 175.123°E / -37.215; 175.123
CountryNew Zealand
RegionWaikato
DistrictWaikato District
Wards
  • Awaroa-Maramarua General Ward
  • Tai Raro Takiwaa Maaori Ward
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial AuthorityWaikato District Council
 • Regional councilWaikato Regional Council
 • Mayor of WaikatoAksel Bech
 • Port Waikato MPAndrew Bayly
 • Hauraki-Waikato MPHana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke
Area
 • Total
20.80 km2 (8.03 sq mi)
Elevation
20 m (66 ft)
Population
 (2023 census)
 • Total
360
 • Density17/km2 (45/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+12 (NZST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+13 (NZDT)

Mangatāwhiri is a locality about 10 km north-east of Pōkeno and 7 km west of Mangatangi in the Waikato District in the North Island of New Zealand.

The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "tāwhiri tree stream" for Mangatāwhiri.

The Castle is a prominent building on Mangatawhiri Road which once housed the Castle Cafe.

Mangatāwhiri River flows south from the Hunua Ranges through Mangatāwhiri, and joins the Waikato River near Mercer.