Makikihi
Makikihi
Mākikihi | |
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Rural settlement | |
| Coordinates: 44°37′52″S 171°08′31″E / 44.631°S 171.142°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Territorial authority | Waimate District |
| Ward | Pareora-Otaio-Makikihi Ward |
| Electorates |
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| Government | |
| • Territorial authority | Waimate District Council |
| • Regional council | Environment Canterbury |
| • Mayor of Waimate | Craig Rowley |
| • Waitaki MP | Miles Anderson |
| • Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.33 km2 (0.13 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2024) | |
• Total | 90 |
| • Density | 270/km2 (710/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (New Zealand Standard Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (New Zealand Daylight Time) |
| Area code | 03 |
Makikihi is a small town in the Waimate District of south Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island. It is located on State Highway 1 12.2 kilometres south of Saint Andrews, Canterbury, and 15.5 kilometres northeast of Waimate. It is close to the mouth of Makikihi River.