Oaonui

Oaonui
Interactive map of Oaonui
Coordinates: 39°23′6″S 173°48′42″E / 39.38500°S 173.81167°E / -39.38500; 173.81167
CountryNew Zealand
RegionTaranaki
DistrictSouth Taranaki District
Wards
  • Taranaki Coastal General Ward
  • Te Kūrae Māori Ward
CommunityTaranaki Coastal Community
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial AuthoritySouth Taranaki District Council
 • Regional councilTaranaki Regional Council
 • Mayor of South TaranakiPhil Nixon
 • New Plymouth MPDavid MacLeod
 • Te Tai Hauāuru MPDebbie Ngarewa-Packer
Area
 • Total
84.00 km2 (32.43 sq mi)
Population
 (2023)
 • Total
462
 • Density5.50/km2 (14.2/sq mi)

Oaonui is a community in the west of Taranaki, in the North Island of New Zealand. It is located on State Highway 45, 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) north of Ōpunake.

The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "place of many clouds" for Ōaonui.