Ruby Bay | |
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Rural settlement | |
Coordinates: 41°14′10″S 173°04′59″E / 41.236°S 173.083°E | |
Country | New Zealand |
Territorial authority | Tasman |
Ward | Moutere-Waimea Ward |
Electorates | |
Government | |
• Territorial Authority | Tasman District Council |
• Mayor of Tasman | Tim King |
• West Coast-Tasman MP | Maureen Pugh |
• Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
Area | |
• Total | 4.83 km2 (1.86 sq mi) |
Population (June 2023)[2] | |
• Total | 840 |
• Density | 170/km2 (450/sq mi) |
Postcode(s) | 7005, 7173 |
Area code | 03 |
Ruby Bay is a settlement in the Tasman District of New Zealand's upper South Island. It is located between Māpua and Tasman on Te Mamaku / Ruby Bay.[3] Ruby Bay was named after small 'rubies' (red chert) found within the moutere gravel.[4]
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