Waipukurau
Waipukurau | |
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Interactive map of Waipukurau | |
| Coordinates: 39°59.5′S 176°33.5′E / 39.9917°S 176.5583°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Hawke's Bay |
| Territorial authority | Central Hawke's Bay District |
| Ward | Ruataniwha |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Central Hawke's Bay District Council |
| • Regional council | Hawke's Bay Regional Council |
| • Mayor of Central Hawke's Bay | Will Foley |
| • Wairarapa MP | Mike Butterick |
| • Ikaroa-Rāwhiti MP | Cushla Tangaere-Manuel |
| Area | |
• Total | 8.70 km2 (3.36 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2025) | |
• Total | 4,750 |
| • Density | 546/km2 (1,410/sq mi) |
| Postcode(s) | 4200 |
Waipukurau is the largest town in the Central Hawke's Bay District on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand. It is located on the banks of the Tukituki River, 7 kilometres south of Waipawa and 50 kilometres southwest of Hastings.