West Plains, New Zealand

West Plains
Locality
Interactive map of West Plains
Coordinates: 46°22′08″S 168°18′43″E / 46.369°S 168.312°E / -46.369; 168.312
CountryNew Zealand
RegionSouthland region
Territorial authorityInvercargill
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial authoritySouthland District Council
 • Regional councilSouthland Regional Council
 • Mayor of SouthlandRob Scott
 • Invercargill MPPenny Simmonds
 • Te Tai Tonga MPTākuta Ferris
Area
 • Total
87.87 km2 (33.93 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2025)
 • Total
1,810
 • Density20.6/km2 (53.4/sq mi)
Local iwiNgāi Tahu

West Plains is a locality in the Southland Region of New Zealand, northwest of Invercargill and north of Otatara. Ōreti River and its tributary Makarewa River flow through the plains. It is part of the Southland Plains.

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