Waiatarua

For the wetlands in Central Auckland, see Waiatarua Reserve.
Waiatarua
Waiatarua and Oratia looking towards Auckland, from the Waitākere Ranges
Waiatarua and Oratia looking towards Auckland, from the Waitākere Ranges
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Coordinates: 36°56′S 174°35′E / 36.933°S 174.583°E / -36.933; 174.583
CountryNew Zealand
RegionAuckland
WardWaitākere ward
Local boardWaitākere Ranges Local Board
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial AuthorityAuckland Council
Area
[1]
 • Total11.37 km2 (4.39 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2023)[2]
 • Total2,350
 • Density210/km2 (540/sq mi)

Waiatarua is a small settlement near the top of the Waitākere Ranges in West Auckland, close to the junction of Scenic Drive, West Coast Road and Piha Road to Piha and runs east until the junction of Scenic Drive and Mountain Road. Surrounded by native bush in the Centennial Memorial Park and the water catchment area, Waiatarua is over 300 metres above sea level and some houses are over 400 metres above sea level (higher than the Auckland Sky Tower). Waiatarua means “song of two waters”, possibly referring to the ability to see both the wild west coast, and the still, sparkling waters of the Manukau and Waitemata harbours from certain points in the area.[3]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference Area was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Population estimate tables - NZ.Stat". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
  3. ^ "Waiatarua Local Area Plan Background Report" (PDF). Waitakere City Council. 31 July 2009. p. 2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 May 2010.