Kaitangata, New Zealand

Kaitangata is a town near the coast of South Otago, New Zealand, on the left bank of the Matau Branch of the Clutha River ten kilometres south east of Balclutha. The town is known to its residents simply as Kai.

Kaitangata
Coordinates: 46°17′S 169°51′E
CountryNew Zealand
RegionOtago
Territorial authorityClutha District
WardKaitangata-Matau
Electorates
  • Taieri
  • Te Tai Tonga (Māori)
Government
  Territorial authorityClutha District Council
  Regional councilOtago Regional Council
  Mayor of CluthaBryan Cadogan
  Taieri MPIngrid Leary
  Te Tai Tonga MPTākuta Ferris
Area
  Total2.54 km2 (0.98 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2023)
  Total800
  Density310/km2 (820/sq mi)
Postcode
9210
Area code03
Local iwiNgāi Tahu

In June 2016 the town gained international attention when new low cost housing was offered there, and local mayor of Clutha District, Bryan Cadogan, estimated there were 100-1000 job vacancies in the region; the news was carried by The Guardian and TVNZ's Seven Sharp.

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