Karitane
Karitane | |
|---|---|
Town | |
Karitane Beach | |
| Coordinates: 45°38′20″S 170°39′20″E / 45.63889°S 170.65556°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Otago |
| District | Dunedin |
| Community board | Waikouaiti Coast Community Board |
| Electorates |
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| Government | |
| • Territorial authority | Dunedin City Council |
| • Regional council | Otago Regional Council |
| • Mayor of Dunedin | Jules Radich |
| • Dunedin MP | Rachel Brooking |
| • Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.29 km2 (0.50 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2024) | |
• Total | 440 |
| • Density | 340/km2 (880/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
| Postcode | 9471 |
| Local iwi | Ngāi Tahu |
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The small town of Karitane is located within the limits of the city of Dunedin in New Zealand, 35 kilometres to the north of the city centre.
Set in rolling country near the mouth of the Waikouaiti River, the town is a popular holiday retreat for Dunedinites.