Turitea

For the statistical area, see Massey University, Palmerston North § Demographics.

Turitea
Suburb
Interactive map of Turitea
Coordinates: 40°24′29″S 175°39′18″E / 40.408°S 175.655°E / -40.408; 175.655
CountryNew Zealand
CityPalmerston North
Local authorityPalmerston North City Council
Electoral ward
  • Te Hirawanui General Ward
  • Te Pūao Māori Ward
Area
 • Land2,358 ha (5,830 acres)
Population
 (2023 Census)
 • Total
153
 • Density6.49/km2 (16.8/sq mi)

Turitea is a suburb of Palmerston North in the Manawatū-Whanganui region of New Zealand. It is located on the southern side of the Manawatū River, south of Massey University.

Turitea is the home to Palmerston North's water supply and location of a planned wind farm.

Most of Turitea is in the Fitzherbert Ward in the Palmerston North City Council, alongside the neighbouring suburbs of Aokautere and Linton.

Prior to 1996, Turitea was part of the Manawatu electorate. However, due to the reformation of the electoral system from FPP to MMP, the electorate of Palmerston North's boundaries were redrawn to include Turitea. In 2007, the boundaries were redrawn and Turitea was transferred to the Rangitikei electorate, thus making Palmerston North completely surrounded by Rangitikei.

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