Waimana
Waimana | |
|---|---|
Rural community | |
Interactive map of Waimana | |
| Coordinates: 38°08′28″S 177°04′23″E / 38.141°S 177.073°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Bay of Plenty |
| Territorial authority | Whakatāne District |
| Ward | Te Urewera General Ward |
| Community | Tāneatua Community |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial authority | Whakatāne District Council |
| • Regional council | Bay of Plenty Regional Council |
| • Mayor of Whakatāne | Nándor Tánczos |
| • East Coast MP | Dana Kirkpatrick |
| • Waiariki MP | Rawiri Waititi |
| Area | |
• Total | 7.10 km2 (2.74 sq mi) |
| Population (2023 Census) | |
• Total | 216 |
| • Density | 30.4/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.