Paparoa

Paparoa
Former National Bank of New Zealand, Paparoa, Northland (now a private residence) Listed Heritage 1 status
Coordinates: 36°5′54″S 174°14′22″E / 36.09833°S 174.23944°E / -36.09833; 174.23944
CountryNew Zealand
RegionNorthland Region
DistrictKaipara District
WardOtamatea Ward
Electorates
Government
  Territorial AuthorityKaipara District Council
  Regional councilNorthland Regional Council
  Mayor of KaiparaCraig Jepson
  Northland MPGrant McCallum
  Te Tai Tokerau MPMariameno Kapa-Kingi
Area
  Total
8.74 km2 (3.37 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2024)
  Total
430
  Density49/km2 (130/sq mi)

Paparoa is a settlement in Northland, New Zealand. The Paparoa Stream flows from the east, through the settlement, and into the Paparoa Creek to the south, which joins the Arapaoa River which is part of the Kaipara Harbour. State Highway 12 passes through Paparoa. Matakohe is 6 km to the south west, and Maungaturoto is 12 km east.

The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "long flats" for Paparoa.