Ōtaki, New Zealand

For the electorate, see Ōtaki (New Zealand electorate).

Ōtaki
Former information centre
Interactive map of Ōtaki
Coordinates: 40°45′11″S 175°08′24″E / 40.753°S 175.140°E / -40.753; 175.140
CountryNew Zealand
RegionWellington Region
Territorial authorityKāpiti Coast District
WardŌtaki Ward
CommunityŌtaki Community
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial AuthorityKāpiti Coast District Council
 • Regional councilGreater Wellington Regional Council
 • Kāpiti Coast MayorJanet Holborow
 • Ōtaki MPTim Costley
 • Te Tai Hauāuru MPDebbie Ngarewa-Packer
Area
 • Total
8.46 km2 (3.27 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2025)
 • Total
3,940
 • Density466/km2 (1,210/sq mi)
Postal code
5512

Ōtaki is a town in the Kāpiti Coast District of the North Island of New Zealand, situated halfway between the capital city Wellington, 70 km (43 mi) to the southwest, and Palmerston North, 70 km (43 mi) to the northeast.

Ōtaki is located on New Zealand State Highway 1 and the North Island Main Trunk railway between Wellington and Auckland and marks the northernmost point of the Wellington Region.

The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "place of sticking a staff into the ground" for Ōtaki.

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