Kaikohe

Kaikohe is the seat of the Far North District of New Zealand, situated on State Highway 12 about 260 km from Auckland. It is the largest inland town and highest community above sea level in the Northland Region. With a population of over 4000 people it is a shopping and service centre for an extensive farming district and is sometimes referred to as "the hub of the north".

Kaikohe
Bank of New Zealand Building
Coordinates: 35°24′27″S 173°47′59″E
CountryNew Zealand
RegionNorthland Region
DistrictFar North District
WardKaikohe/Hokianga
Electorates
  • Northland
  • Te Tai Tokerau
Government
  Territorial AuthorityFar North District Council
  Regional councilNorthland Regional Council
Area
  Total5.92 km2 (2.29 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2023)
  Total4,980
  Density840/km2 (2,200/sq mi)
Postcode(s)
0405
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