Waitōtara
Waitōtara | |
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Interactive map of Waitōtara | |
| Coordinates: 39°48′21″S 174°44′4″E / 39.80583°S 174.73444°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Taranaki |
| Territorial authority | South Taranaki District |
| Ward |
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| Community | Pātea Community |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | South Taranaki District Council |
| • Regional council | Taranaki Regional Council |
| • Mayor of South Taranaki | Phil Nixon |
| • Whanganui MP | Carl Bates |
| • Te Tai Hauāuru MP | Debbie Ngarewa-Packer |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.25 km2 (0.097 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2025) | |
• Total | 70 |
| • Density | 280/km2 (730/sq mi) |
Waitōtara is a town in South Taranaki, New Zealand. Waverley is 10 km to the north-west, and Whanganui is 34 km to the south-east. State Highway 3 passes through it. The Waitōtara River flows past the east side of the town.
More than 30 homes were evacuated during flooding in February 2004.
A local freezing works is a major employer.
In April 2025 the 104-year old Waitotara Hotel, which was also used as a grocery story and postal centre, was devastated by a fire.