Otakou
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Not to be confused with Otaku.
For the official region of New Zealand, see Otago.
Otakou (Māori: Ōtākou [ɔːˈtaːkɔʉ]) is a settlement within the boundaries of the city of Dunedin, New Zealand. It is located 25 kilometres from the city centre at the eastern end of Otago Peninsula, close to the entrance of Otago Harbour.[5][6][7] Though a small fishing village, Otakou is important in the history of Otago for several reasons. The settlement is the modern centre and traditional home of the Ōtākou rūnanga (assembly) of Ngāi Tahu. In 1946 Otakou Fisheries was founded in the township; this was later to become a major part of the Otago fishing industry.[8][9]
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Otakou
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Coordinates: 45°48′15″S 170°42′00″E | |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Otago |
Territorial authority | Dunedin |
Community board | Otago Peninsula Community Board[1][2] |
Electorates |
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Government | |
• Territorial authority | Dunedin City Council |
• Regional council | Otago Regional Council |
• Mayor of Dunedin | Jules Radich |
• Dunedin MP | Rachel Brooking |
• Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
Area | |
• Total | 5.65 km2 (2.18 sq mi) |
Population (June 2023)[4] | |
• Total | 200 |
• Density | 35/km2 (92/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
Local iwi | Ngāi Tahu |
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