Waipu, New Zealand
Waipu | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 35°59′5″S 174°26′50″E / 35.98472°S 174.44722°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Northland Region |
| District | Whangarei District |
| Ward | Bream Bay 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 | 3.53 km2 (1.36 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2024) | |
• Total | 1,410 |
| • Density | 400/km2 (1,000/sq mi) |
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Waipu (Māori: Waipū) is a small town in Bream Bay, in the Northland Region of New Zealand. The town has a Scottish heritage; a highlight of the town's calendar is the annual Highland Games held at New Year. Near the town are the Waipu Caves, which contain a significant population of glow worms.