Waikaka
Waikaka | |
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Town | |
Interactive map of Waikaka | |
| Coordinates: 45°55′S 169°01′E / 45.917°S 169.017°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Southland region |
| Territorial authorities of New Zealand | Gore District |
| Ward | Waikaka Ward |
| Electorates |
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| Government | |
| • Territorial authority | Gore District Council |
| • Regional council | Southland Regional Council |
| • Mayor of Gore | Ben Bell |
| • Southland MP | Joseph Mooney |
| • Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
| Area | |
• Total | 21.20 km2 (8.19 sq mi) |
| Population (2018 Census) | |
• Total | 117 |
| • Density | 5.52/km2 (14.3/sq mi) |
Waikaka is a town in Southland, New Zealand. It was a gold-mining town in the 19th century, starting in 1867 when gold was found. Over NZ£1,000,000 equivalent of gold was eventually extracted from this location. The town was served by the Waikaka branch railway.