Mangaweka
Mangaweka | |
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Mangaweka's historical area in 2011 | |
Interactive map of Mangaweka | |
| Coordinates: 39°48′S 175°47′E / 39.800°S 175.783°E} | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| District | Rangitikei District |
| Wards |
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| Community | Taihape Community |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Rangitikei District Council |
| • Regional council | Horizons Regional Council |
| • Mayor of Rangitikei | Andy Watson |
| • Rangitīkei MP | Suze Redmayne |
| • Te Tai Hauāuru MP | Debbie Ngarewa-Packer |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.47 km2 (0.18 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2025) | |
• Total | 110 |
| • Density | 230/km2 (610/sq mi) |
Mangaweka is a township on State Highway One (SH1) in the Manawatū-Whanganui region of the North Island of New Zealand. It is located between Taihape to the north and Hunterville to the south, has a population of just under 200. The Rangitīkei River, adjacent to the township, is popular for rafting, kayaking, fishing and swimming.
The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "weka stream" for Mangaweka.