Lumsden, New Zealand
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Lumsden (Māori: Ōreti) is a town in Southland, New Zealand. Lying in a gap in the surrounding hills, Lumsden is the location of a major junction on State Highway 6.[3] Lumsden is 81 kilometres north of Invercargill, 106 kilometres south of Queenstown, 59 kilometres west of Gore and 77 kilometres east of Te Anau.
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Lumsden
Ōreti (Māori) | |
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Coordinates: 45°44′S 168°27′E | |
Country | New Zealand |
Island | South Island |
Region | Southland region |
Territorial authorities of New Zealand | Southland District |
Ward | Mararoa Waimea Ward |
Community | Northern Community |
Electorates |
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Government | |
• Territorial authority | Southland District Council |
• Regional council | Southland Regional Council |
• Mayor of Southland | Rob Scott |
• Southland MP | Joseph Mooney |
• Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
Area | |
• Total | 4.52 km2 (1.75 sq mi) |
Population (June 2023)[2] | |
• Total | 590 |
• Density | 130/km2 (340/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
Postcode(s) | 9793 |
Area code | 03 |
Local iwi | Ngāi Tahu |
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