Matatā
Matatā | |
|---|---|
Town | |
Matatā beach | |
| Coordinates: 37°53′S 176°45′E / 37.883°S 176.750°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Bay of Plenty |
| Territorial authority | Whakatāne District |
| Ward | Rangitāiki General Ward |
| Community | Rangitāiki Community |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial authority | Whakatāne District Council |
| • Regional council | Bay of Plenty Regional Council |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.78 km2 (0.30 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2024) | |
• Total | 700 |
| • Density | 900/km2 (2,300/sq mi) |
| Postcode(s) | 3194 |
Matatā is a town in the Bay of Plenty in the North Island of New Zealand, 24 kilometres (15 mi) to the north-west of Whakatāne. Much of the town was relocated between the years 2006 and 2021 due to increased natural threats arising from climate change. As an example of forced retreat, Matatā is seen as providing lessons for future actions elsewhere.