West Plains, New Zealand
West Plains | |
|---|---|
Locality | |
| Coordinates: 46°22′08″S 168°18′43″E / 46.369°S 168.312°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Southland region |
| Territorial authority | Invercargill |
| Electorates |
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| Government | |
| • Territorial authority | Southland District Council |
| • Regional council | Southland Regional Council |
| • Mayor of Southland | Rob Scott |
| • Invercargill MP | Penny Simmonds |
| • Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
| Area | |
• Total | 87.87 km2 (33.93 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2024) | |
• Total | 1,800 |
| • Density | 20/km2 (53/sq mi) |
| Local iwi | Ngāi Tahu |
West Plains is a locality in the Southland Region of New Zealand, northwest of Invercargill and north of Otatara. Ōreti River and its tributary Makarewa River flow through the plains. It is part of the Southland Plains.