Westland District
Westland District | |
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Gillespie Beach, Westland | |
Westland district in the South Island | |
| Coordinates: 43°25′52″S 170°09′18″E / 43.431°S 170.155°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | West Coast |
| Wards |
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| Seat | Hokitika |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Helen Lash |
| • Territorial authority | Westland District Council |
| Area | |
• Total | 11,827.85 km2 (4,566.76 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2024) | |
• Total | 9,270 |
| • Density | 0.78/km2 (2.0/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
| Postcode(s) | |
| Area code | 03 |
| Website | www |
Westland District is a territorial authority district on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. It is administered by the Westland District Council. The district's population is 9,270 (June 2024).