Turakina, New Zealand
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Interactive map of Turakina | |
| Coordinates: 40°02′S 175°13′E / 40.033°S 175.217°E} | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| District | Rangitikei District |
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| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Rangitikei District Council |
| • Regional council | Horizons Regional Council |
| • Mayor of Rangitikei | Andy Watson |
| • Rangitīkei MP | Suze Redmayne |
| • Te Tai Hauāuru MP | Debbie Ngarewa-Packer |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.96 km2 (1.92 sq mi) |
| Population (2023 Census) | |
• Total | 132 |
| • Density | 26.6/km2 (68.9/sq mi) |
Turakina is an old Māori settlement situated southeast of Whanganui city on the North Island of New Zealand. Turakina village derives its name from the Turakina River, which cut its passage to the sea from a source south of Waiouru.
Turakina is notable as the site of the first of New Zealand's children's health camp, established by Elizabeth Gunn in November 1919.