Central Otago District | |
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 Central Otago district in the South Island | |
| Coordinates: 45°14′S 169°22′E / 45.23°S 169.37°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Otago |
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| Seat | Alexandra |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Tamah Alley |
| • Deputy Mayor | Neil Gillespie |
| • Territorial authority | Central Otago District Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9,968.38 km2 (3,848.81 sq mi) |
| • Land | 9,933.27 km2 (3,835.26 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2024)[1] | |
| • Total | 26,500 |
| • Density | 2.7/km2 (6.9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
| Postcode(s) | |
| Area code | 03 |
| Website | www |
Central Otago District is local government district in New Zealand. It is administered by the Central Otago District Council, and it is in the Otago region, the top tier of local government in New Zealand. The major towns in the district are Alexandra (the seat of local government), Cromwell, Roxburgh, Clyde and Ranfurly. The district covers 9,968 km2 (3,849 sq mi), making it the fourth-largest district in New Zealand by area, and is home to 26,500 people as of June 2024.[1]
The Central Otago District is part of what is informally known as Central Otago. It was formed in 1989 from the merger of the former Vincent and Maniototo Counties. The current mayor is Tamah Alley, who succeeded her predecessor Tim Cadogan in late October 2024.[2] Cadogan had resigned in 2024 prior to the 2025 New Zealand local elections to move to Wellington.[3]
- ^ a b "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ Jamieson, Debbie (30 October 2024). "Former cop becomes first female mayor of Central Otago". The Southland Times. The Press. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
- ^ MacLean, Hamish (30 September 2024). "Central Otago District Mayor Tim Cadogan to resign". Otago Daily Times. Archived from the original on 1 October 2024. Retrieved 31 October 2024.