Weston, New Zealand
Weston | |
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Town | |
Interactive map of Weston | |
| Coordinates: 45°05′S 170°55′E / 45.083°S 170.917°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Otago |
| Territorial authority | Waitaki District |
| Ward | Oamaru Ward |
| Electorates |
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| Government | |
| • Territorial authority | Waitaki District Council |
| • Regional council | Otago Regional Council |
| • Mayor of Waitaki | Melanie Tavendale |
| • Waitaki MP | Miles Anderson |
| • Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.00 km2 (0.77 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2025) | |
• Total | 1,250 |
| • Density | 625/km2 (1,620/sq mi) |
| Local iwi | Ngāi Tahu |
Weston is a town situated 5 km (3.1 mi) inland from Oamaru, South Island, New Zealand. It is regarded as one of the more affluent towns of the Waitaki District and had a population of 1,050 in the 2018 census.
The town is serviced by a local fire station staffed by volunteers, Four Square chain supermarket, Weston Community Church and the local Weston co-educational primary school.
As with the surrounding areas in North Otago, agriculture is an important economic activity.