| Whangarei | |
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| — District — | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Northland |
| Seat | Whangarei |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Morris Cutforth |
| • Deputy Mayor | Phil Halse |
| Area[1] | |
| • Land | 2,855.40 km2 (1,102.5 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Estimate (June 2011 estimate) | 80,500 |
The Whangarei District is located in Northland, New Zealand. Whangarei is the principal town and the district seat. Other towns include Hukerenui, Hikurangi, Titoki, Ruakaka and Waipu. The district contains a large amount of rural land, including beaches such as Ngunguru, game fishing mecca Tutukaka, a variety of beaches along Whangarei Harbour, as well as Matakohe or Limestone Island in the Harbour, now subject to ecological restoration. The main airport for the district is Whangarei Airport.
The district extends as far south as Bream Bay, north towards the Cape Brett Peninsula, and west almost to Waipoua Forest. It also includes the Hen and Chicken Islands and the Poor Knights Islands. The mayor of Whangarei District is Morris Cutforth who has held the position since 2010, after defeating incumbent Stan Semenoff in the local body elections.
The district population is 80,500 from the June 2011 estimate.[2]
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