Whakamaru
Whakamaru | |
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Interactive map of Whakamaru | |
| Coordinates: 38°25′S 175°48′E / 38.42°S 175.80°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Waikato region |
| District | Taupō District |
| Ward | Mangakino-Pouakani Ward |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Taupō District Council |
| • Regional council | Waikato Regional Council |
| • Mayor of Taupō | John Funnell |
| • Taupō MP | Louise Upston |
| • Hauraki-Waikato MP | Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.60 km2 (0.62 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2025) | |
• Total | 200 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (320/sq mi) |
Whakamaru /ˈfɑːkəˌmɑːruː/ is a town in the central region of the North Island of New Zealand. The Māori words 'whaka' and 'maru' literally mean to give shelter to, or safeguard. The town is adjacent to a hydroelectric power station on the Waikato River, and electricity transmission infrastructure that serves the North Island national grid.