Te Kaha
Te Kaha | |
|---|---|
Te Kaha Bay | |
Interactive map of Te Kaha | |
| Coordinates: 37°44′25″S 177°40′35″E / 37.74028°S 177.67639°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Bay of Plenty |
| Territorial authority | Ōpōtiki District |
| Ward | Coast Ward |
| Community | Coast Community |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial authority | Ōpōtiki District Council |
| • Regional council | Bay of Plenty Regional Council |
| • Mayor of Ōpōtiki | David Moore |
| • East Coast MP | Dana Kirkpatrick |
| • Waiariki MP | Rawiri Waititi |
| Area | |
• Total | 16.17 km2 (6.24 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2025) | |
• Total | 390 |
| • Density | 24/km2 (62/sq mi) |
Te Kaha is a small New Zealand community situated in the Bay of Plenty near Ōpōtiki. The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "the rope" for Te Kaha. The full name of Te Kaha is Te-Kahanui-A-Tikirākau. Te Kaha is a little outpost that contains a couple of dairies and the Te Kaha resort.