Matarau

Matarau
Interactive map of Matarau
Coordinates: 35°39′15″S 174°13′17″E / 35.65417°S 174.22139°E / -35.65417; 174.22139
CountryNew Zealand
RegionNorthland Region
DistrictWhangarei District
WardHikurangi-Coastal Ward
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial AuthorityWhangarei District Council
 • Regional councilNorthland Regional Council
 • Mayor of WhangāreiKen Couper
 • Whangārei MPShane Reti
 • Te Tai Tokerau MPMariameno Kapa-Kingi
Area
 • Total
15.31 km2 (5.91 sq mi)
Population
 (2023 Census)
 • Total
465
 • Density30.4/km2 (78.7/sq mi)

Matarau is a locality in Northland, New Zealand. Kamo is to the southeast. The area is changing from farmland to lifestyle blocks.

The name "Matarau" means many points or many spears.

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