Maungakotukutuku
Rural locality in Wellington Region, New Zealand / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Maungakotukutuku is a rural locality on the Kāpiti Coast of New Zealand's North Island. It is located inland, behind Paraparaumu and Raumati.
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Maungakotukutuku | |
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Rural locality | |
Coordinates: 40°57′S 175°1′E | |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Wellington Region |
Territorial authority | Kāpiti Coast District |
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Electorates | |
Government | |
• Territorial Authority | Kāpiti Coast District Council |
• Regional council | Greater Wellington Regional Council |
• Kāpiti Coast Mayor | Janet Holborow |
• Ōtaki MP/Mana MP | Tim Costley/Barbara Edmonds |
• Te Tai Hauāuru MP | Debbie Ngarewa-Packer |
Area | |
• Total | 112.68 km2 (43.51 sq mi) |
Population (June 2023)[2] | |
• Total | 1,450 |
• Density | 13/km2 (33/sq mi) |
Postcode(s) | 5032, 5391 |
Area code | 04 |
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The Maungakōtukutuku Stream and Wharemauku Stream both have their headwaters in the Maungakotukutuku area. Maungakotukutuku Valley has been considered as a possible site for a dam to boost the Kāpiti Coast's water supply.[3] The hilly areas, often called "the Maungatooks" by locals, have tracks popular with trampers, mountain and dirt bikers, and horse riders.