Whatatutu
Whatatutu | |
|---|---|
Town | |
Interactive map of Whatatutu | |
| Coordinates: 38°23′S 177°50′E / 38.383°S 177.833°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Gisborne District |
| Ward | Tairāwhiti General Ward |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial authority | Gisborne District Council |
| • Mayor of Gisborne | Rehette Stoltz |
| • East Coast MP | Dana Kirkpatrick |
| • Ikaroa-Rāwhiti MP | Cushla Tangaere-Manuel |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.52 km2 (0.20 sq mi) |
| Population (2023 Census) | |
• Total | 159 |
| • Density | 310/km2 (790/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
| Area code | 06 |
Whatatutu is a small settlement in the northeast of New Zealand's North Island. It is located north of Te Karaka on the upper reaches of the Waipaoa River, close to its meeting with its tributaries, the Mangatū River and Waingaromia River.
Whatatutu is about 45 minutes from Gisborne. Oil-bearing rock has been known to exist in small quantities for many years, but not in commercial quantities. The search for more economically viable sources continues in the area.