Okaiawa
Okaiawa | |
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Interactive map of Okaiawa | |
| Coordinates: 39°31′41″S 174°12′00″E / 39.528°S 174.200°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Taranaki Region |
| Territorial authority | South Taranaki District |
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| Community | Te Hāwera Community |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | South Taranaki District Council |
| • Regional council | Taranaki Regional Council |
| • Mayor of South Taranaki | Phil Nixon |
| • Whanganui MP | Carl Bates |
| • Te Tai Hauāuru MP | Debbie Ngarewa-Packer |
| Area | |
• Total | 40.87 km2 (15.78 sq mi) |
| Population (2023 census) | |
• Total | 427 |
| • Density | 10.4/km2 (27.1/sq mi) |
| Postcode | 4671 |
Okaiawa or Ōkaiawa is a rural community in South Taranaki, New Zealand. It is located about 14 kilometres north-west of Hāwera, north of State Highway 45 and State Highway 3. The settlement is located south-east of Mount Taranaki, close to Inaka River.
According to the New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage, Okaiawa translates as 'place of food'. Ō means 'place of'; kai means 'food'; and awa means 'river' or 'valley'.