Ōhura

Ōhura
Town
Part of the Ōhura township
Interactive map of Ōhura
Coordinates: 38°50′35″S 174°58′55″E / 38.84306°S 174.98194°E / -38.84306; 174.98194
CountryNew Zealand
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
DistrictRuapehu District
Ward
  • Ruapehu General Ward
  • Ruapehu Māori Ward
CommunityTaumarunui-Ōhura Community
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial AuthorityRuapehu District Council
 • Regional councilHorizons Regional Council
 • Mayor of RuapehuWeston Kirton
 • Taranaki-King Country MPBarbara Kuriger
 • Te Tai Hauāuru MPDebbie Ngarewa-Packer
Area
 • Total
2.79 km2 (1.08 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2025)
 • Total
160
 • Density57/km2 (150/sq mi)

Ōhura is a small town in the west of the North Island of New Zealand. It is located to the west of Taumarunui in the area known as the King Country, in inland Manawatū-Whanganui. It lies on the banks of the Mangaroa Stream, a tributary of the Ōhura River which is a tributary of the Whanganui River.