Russell, New Zealand
Russell
Kororāreka | |
|---|---|
Town | |
Russell | |
Interactive map of Russell | |
| Coordinates: 35°15′42″S 174°7′20″E / 35.26167°S 174.12222°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Northland Region |
| District | Far North District |
| Ward | Bay of Islands-Whangaroa |
| Community | Bay of Islands-Whangaroa |
| Subdivision | Russell-Ōpua |
| Settled | Early 19th century |
| Named after | John Russell, Secretary of State for the Colonies |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Far North District Council |
| • Regional council | Northland Regional Council |
| • Mayor of Far North | Moko Tepania |
| • Northland MP | Grant McCallum |
| • Te Tai Tokerau MP | Mariameno Kapa-Kingi |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.28 km2 (1.27 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2025) | |
• Total | 820 |
| • Density | 250/km2 (650/sq mi) |
| Postcode | 0202 |
Russell (Māori: Kororāreka), originally known as Kororāreka is a town in the Bay of Islands, in New Zealand's far north. It was one of the first European settlements in New Zealand.