Matarau
Matarau | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 35°39′15″S 174°13′17″E / 35.65417°S 174.22139°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Northland Region |
| District | Whangarei District |
| Ward | Hikurangi-Coastal Ward |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Whangarei District Council |
| • Regional council | Northland Regional Council |
| • Mayor of Whangārei | Vince Cocurullo |
| • Whangārei MP | Shane Reti |
| • Te Tai Tokerau MP | Mariameno Kapa-Kingi |
| Area | |
• Total | 15.31 km2 (5.91 sq mi) |
| Population (2023 Census) | |
• Total | 465 |
| • Density | 30/km2 (79/sq mi) |
Matarau is a locality in Northland, New Zealand. Kamo is to the southeast. The area is changing from farmland to lifestyle blocks.
The name "Matarau" means many points or many spears.