Matatā
Matatā | |
|---|---|
Town | |
Te Awa a te Atua Beach | |
Interactive map of Matatā | |
| Coordinates: 37°53′S 176°45′E / 37.883°S 176.750°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Bay of Plenty |
| Territorial authority | Whakatāne District |
| Ward | Rangitāiki General Ward |
| Community | Rangitāiki Community |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial authority | Whakatāne District Council |
| • Regional council | Bay of Plenty Regional Council |
| • Mayor of Whakatāne | Nándor Tánczos |
| • East Coast MP | Dana Kirkpatrick |
| • Waiariki MP | Rawiri Waititi |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.78 km2 (0.30 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2025) | |
• Total | 720 |
| • Density | 920/km2 (2,400/sq mi) |
| Postcode(s) | 3194 |
Matatā is a town in the Bay of Plenty in the North Island of New Zealand, 24 kilometres (15 mi) to the north-west of Whakatāne. A section of the town was relocated between the years 2006 and 2021 due to increased natural threats arising from climate change. As an example of forced retreat, Matatā is seen as providing lessons for future actions elsewhere.