Papanui Junction

Papanui Junction
Rural community
Interactive map of Papanui Junction
Coordinates: 39°40′37″S 175°32′56″E / 39.677°S 175.549°E / -39.677; 175.549
CountryNew Zealand
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Territorial authorityRangitikei District
Wards
  • Northern General Ward
  • Tiikeitia ki Uta (Inland) Māori Ward
CommunityTaihape Community
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial AuthorityRangitikei District Council
 • Regional councilHorizons Regional Council
 • Mayor of RangitikeiAndy Watson
 • Rangitīkei MPSuze Redmayne
 • Te Tai Hauāuru MPDebbie Ngarewa-Packer
Area
 • Total
190.99 km2 (73.74 sq mi)
Population
 (2023 Census)
 • Total
141
 • Density0.738/km2 (1.91/sq mi)

Papanui Junction is a rural community in the Rangitikei District and Manawatū-Whanganui region of New Zealand's North Island. It is located west of Taihape, in the Turakina Valley.