Matakana
Matakana | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 36°21′6″S 174°43′0″E / 36.35167°S 174.71667°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Auckland Region |
| Ward | Rodney ward |
| Local board | Rodney Local Board |
| Subdivision | Warkworth subdivision |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Auckland Council |
| • Mayor of Auckland | Wayne Brown |
| • Kaipara ki Mahurangi MP | Chris Penk |
| • Te Tai Tokerau MP | Mariameno Kapa-Kingi |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.60 km2 (0.62 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2024) | |
• Total | 640 |
| • Density | 400/km2 (1,000/sq mi) |
Matakana is a small town in the Rodney Ward of Auckland Council of New Zealand. Warkworth lies about 9 km (5½ miles) to the south-west, Snells Beach the same distance to the south, Ōmaha is about 7 km (4¼ miles) to the east, and Leigh about 13 km (8 miles) to the north-east. The Matakana River flows through the town and into Kawau Bay to the south-east.
The surrounding area contains several vineyards and breweries, developing a name for pinot gris, merlot, syrah and a host of obscure varietals.