Haruru, New Zealand

Haruru is a residential and commercial locality in the Far North District of New Zealand. State Highway 11 runs through the locality. Puketona is 10 kilometres west, and Paihia is 4 kilometres east, The name means a continuous noise or roar in the Māori language, which refers to the sound of Haruru Falls, a five metre high broad waterfall about a kilometre away.

Haruru
Haruru Falls
Coordinates: 35.281°S 174.058°E / -35.281; 174.058
CountryNew Zealand
RegionNorthland Region
DistrictFar North District
WardBay of Islands/Whangaroa
Electorates
  • Northland
  • Te Tai Tokerau
Government
  Territorial AuthorityFar North District Council
  Regional councilNorthland Regional Council
Area
  Total1.53 km2 (0.59 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2023)
  Total1,210
  Density790/km2 (2,000/sq mi)
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