Waimana

Waimana
Rural community
Interactive map of Waimana
Coordinates: 38°08′28″S 177°04′23″E / 38.141°S 177.073°E / -38.141; 177.073
CountryNew Zealand
RegionBay of Plenty
Territorial authorityWhakatāne District
WardTe Urewera General Ward
CommunityTāneatua Community
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial authorityWhakatāne District Council
 • Regional councilBay of Plenty Regional Council
 • Mayor of WhakatāneNándor Tánczos
 • East Coast MPDana Kirkpatrick
 • Waiariki MPRawiri Waititi
Area
 • Total
7.10 km2 (2.74 sq mi)
Population
 (2023 Census)
 • Total
216
 • Density30.4/km2 (78.8/sq mi)

Waimana is a rural valley in the Whakatāne District and Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand's North Island. It is located in the northern Te Urewera. Waimana River, originally known as Tauranga River, runs through the valley, joining the Ohinemataroa River one kilometre south-west of Tāneatua.