Brighton, New Zealand
Brighton | |
|---|---|
Settlement | |
Brighton | |
| Coordinates: 45°56′54.9″S 170°19′38.2″E / 45.948583°S 170.327278°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Island | South Island |
| Region | Otago |
| District | Dunedin |
| Community board | Saddle Hill Community Board |
| Electorates |
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| Government | |
| • Territorial authority | Dunedin City Council |
| • Regional council | Otago Regional Council |
| • Mayor of Dunedin | Jules Radich |
| • Taieri MP | Ingrid Leary |
| • Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.40 km2 (1.31 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2024) | |
• Total | 1,580 |
| • Density | 460/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
| Area code | 03 |
| Local iwi | Ngāi Tahu |
Brighton is a small seaside town in Otago and within the city limits of Dunedin in New Zealand's South Island. It is located 20 kilometres southwest from the city centre on the Southern Scenic Route.