Paparoa
Paparoa | |
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Former National Bank of New Zealand, Paparoa, Northland (now a private residence) Listed Heritage 1 status | |
Interactive map of Paparoa | |
| Coordinates: 36°5′54″S 174°14′22″E / 36.09833°S 174.23944°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Northland Region |
| District | Kaipara District |
| Ward | Otamatea Ward |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Kaipara District Council |
| • Regional council | Northland Regional Council |
| • Mayor of Kaipara | Jonathan Larsen |
| • Northland MP | Grant McCallum |
| • Te Tai Tokerau MP | Mariameno Kapa-Kingi |
| Area | |
• Total | 8.74 km2 (3.37 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2025) | |
• Total | 430 |
| • Density | 49/km2 (130/sq mi) |
Paparoa is a settlement in Northland, New Zealand. The Paparoa Stream flows from the east, through the settlement, and into the Paparoa Creek to the south, which joins the Arapaoa River which is part of the Kaipara Harbour. State Highway 12 passes through Paparoa. Matakohe is 6 km to the south west, and Maungaturoto is 12 km east.
The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "long flats" for Paparoa.