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Waipu, New Zealand
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This article is about the town in New Zealand. For the river, see Waipu River.
Waipu (Māori: Waipū) is a small town in Bream Bay, in the Northland Region of New Zealand. The town has a Scottish heritage; a highlight of the town's calendar is the annual Highland Games held at New Year. Near the town are the Waipu Caves, which contain a significant population of glow worms.
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Waipu | |
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Coordinates: 35°59′5″S 174°26′50″E | |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Northland Region |
District | Whangarei District |
Ward | Bream Bay Ward |
Electorates | |
Government | |
• Territorial Authority | Whangarei District Council |
• Regional council | Northland Regional Council |
Area | |
• Total | 3.53 km2 (1.36 sq mi) |
Population (June 2023)[2] | |
• Total | 1,350 |
• Density | 380/km2 (990/sq mi) |
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