Wakanui

For the former electorate, see Wakanui (New Zealand electorate).

Wakanui
Rural locality
Interactive map of Wakanui
Coordinates: 43°58′23″S 171°49′26″E / 43.97306°S 171.82389°E / -43.97306; 171.82389
CountryNew Zealand
RegionCanterbury
Territorial authorityAshburton District
WardEastern
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial authorityAshburton District Council
 • Regional councilEnvironment Canterbury
 • Mayor of AshburtonLiz McMillan
 • Rangitata MPJames Meager
 • Te Tai Tonga MPTākuta Ferris

Wakanui is a locality in the Ashburton District, New Zealand. The area is rural and close to the sea. Historically it is known as a grain-producing area. It holds New Zealand's largest feedlot, where Wakanui Beef is produced through intensive farming.

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