Waitati
Waitati
Waitete | |
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Town | |
Interactive map of Waitati | |
| Coordinates: 45°45′S 170°34′E / 45.750°S 170.567°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Island | South Island |
| Region | Otago |
| City | Dunedin |
| Community board | Waikouaiti Coast Community Board |
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| Government | |
| • Territorial authority | Dunedin City Council |
| • Regional council | Otago Regional Council |
| • Mayor of Dunedin | Sophie Barker |
| • Dunedin MP | Rachel Brooking |
| • Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.69 km2 (1.04 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2025) | |
• Total | 590 |
| • Density | 220/km2 (570/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
| Area code | 03 |
| Local iwi | Ngāi Tahu |
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The Dunedin–Waitati Highway section of State Highway 1, formerly and colloquially called Dunedin Northern Motorway, ends at Waitati; the highway continues north from here at a slightly lower grade of construction with more frequent intersections and accesses. Three km to the north, the highway ascends the notorious Kilmog hill. The Main South Line railway curves from east to north through Waitati. The old station yard remains as a train crossing loop and parts of the old station building are used by rail maintenance workers.
Waitati is home to a branch of the Dunedin Public Libraries, Blueskin Nurseries, a local school, a cafe and general store, and several holiday homes.