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Waitōtara
Waitōtara is a town in South Taranaki, New Zealand. Waverley, Taranaki, Waverley is 10 km to the north-west, and Whanganui is 34 km to the south-east. New Zealand State Highway 3, State Highway 3 passes through it. The Waitōtara River flows past the east side of the town. More than 30 homes were evacuated during flooding in February 2004. A local freezing works is a major employer. Demographics Waitōtara is defined by Statistics New Zealand as a rural settlement. It covers and had an estimated population of as of with a population density of people per km2. It is part of the wider Waverley, Taranaki#Manutahi-Waitotora statistical area, Manutahi-Waitotora statistical area. Waitōtara had a population of 72 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 6 people (9.1%) since the 2013 New Zealand census, 2013 census, and an increase of 6 people (9.1%) since the 2006 New Zealand census, 2006 census. There were 39 households, comprising 42 males and 30 females, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waitōtara River
The Waitōtara River in New Zealand's North Island stretches approximately in length from its headwaters in the Matemateāonga Range to its mouth on the South Taranaki Bight. The river takes in significant tributaries such as the Ngutuwera, Makakaho, Pokeka, Omaru and Totara Streams. Settlements and access The river catchment and its tributaries are accessed via the Waitotara Valley Road and Ngutuwera Road, and associated side-roads. The village of Waitōtara is the predominant settlement of the catchment, located at the junction of the Waitotara Valley Road and State Highway 3. The viability of the Waitōtara settlement has recently been challenged by a number of devastating flood events, while the Waitotara School has undergone complete refurbishment. Along the Waitōtara River lie the localities of Rangitatau, Puau, Orangimea, Tawhiwhi, Makakaho Junction, Ngamatapouri and Taumatatahi. Ngutuwera catchment localities include Ngutuwera, Mangawhio, Waikare and the Omata Vall ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |