Mangawhai

Mangawhai
Mangawhai Tavern in 2019, built 1890
Interactive map of Mangawhai
Coordinates: 36°7′35″S 174°34′29″E / 36.12639°S 174.57472°E / -36.12639; 174.57472
CountryNew Zealand
RegionNorthland Region
DistrictKaipara District
WardKaiwaka-Mangawhai Ward
Government
 • Territorial authorityKaipara District Council
 • Regional councilNorthland Regional Council
 • Mayor of KaiparaJonathan Larsen
 • Northland MPGrant McCallum
 • Te Tai Tokerau MPMariameno Kapa-Kingi
Area
 • Total
1.89 km2 (0.73 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2025)
 • Total
1,290
 • Density683/km2 (1,770/sq mi)

Mangawhai is a township at the south-west extent of the Mangawhai Harbour, or Mangawhai Estuary, in Northland, New Zealand. The adjacent township of Mangawhai Heads is 5 km north-east, on the lower part of the harbour. Kaiwaka is 13 km south-west, and Waipu is 20 km north-west of Mangawhai Heads.