Woodlands, New Zealand
Woodlands | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 46°21′18″S 168°33′00″E / 46.355°S 168.550°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Southland region |
| Territorial authorities of New Zealand | Southland District |
| Ward | Waihopai-Toetoe Ward |
| Community board | Waihopai-Toetoe Community |
| 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 | 24.01 km2 (9.27 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2024) | |
• Total | 350 |
| • Density | 15/km2 (38/sq mi) |
| Postcode(s) | 9871 |
| Area code | 03 |
Woodlands is a small town in the Southland region of New Zealand's South Island on the banks of the Waihopai River. It is northeast of Invercargill between Dacre and Longbush. Other nearby settlements are Rakahouka to the northwest and Rimu and Waituna to the south.