Te Kowhai
Te Kowhai
Te Kōwhai | |
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| Coordinates: 37°44′18.1″S 175°9′15.25″E / 37.738361°S 175.1542361°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Waikato |
| District | Waikato District |
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| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Waikato District Council |
| • Regional council | Waikato Regional Council |
| • Mayor of Waikato | Jacqui Church |
| • Taranaki-King Country MP | Barbara Kuriger |
| • Hauraki-Waikato MP | Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.37 km2 (0.53 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2024) | |
• Total | 690 |
| • Density | 500/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
Te Kowhai is a small rural town situated 15 km north west of Hamilton City in New Zealand. It consists of mainly dairy and cattle farms and also includes a small dairy/takeaway, fresh vegetable and fruit store, cafe, bakery, a large park with a playground and skate park, and mechanics shop. Te Kowhai Aerodrome is situated near the township. The town is popular for new subdivisions.
The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "the kōwhai tree" for Te Kōwhai.