Mararoa
Mararoa | |
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Interactive map of Mararoa | |
| Coordinates: 45°32′42″S 167°53′35″E / 45.545°S 167.893°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Island | South Island |
| Region | Southland region |
| Territorial authorities of New Zealand | Southland District |
| Ward | Mararoa Waimea Ward |
| Community | Fiordland Community |
| Electorates |
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| Government | |
| • Territorial authority | Southland District Council |
| • Regional council | Southland Regional Council |
| • Mayor of Southland | Rob Scott |
| • Southland MP | Joseph Mooney |
| • Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
| Area | |
• Total | 2,717.39 km2 (1,049.19 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2025) | |
• Total | 890 |
| • Density | 0.33/km2 (0.85/sq mi) |
| Local iwi | Ngāi Tahu |
Mararoa is a rural area in New Zealand's Southland District. The area broadly corresponds to the course of the Mararoa River and the eastern part of Te Anau Basin, and includes the Mavora Lakes and the settlement of Manapouri.
The local primary school is located at The Key, at the intersection of State Highway 94, the Southern Scenic Route and the Mararoa River.