Mercer, New Zealand

Mercer is a small town in the Waikato District, New Zealand. It is located 70 kilometers north of Hamilton and 58 kilometers south of Auckland on the eastern bank of the Waikato River. It is a primary school in the village. Prior to creation of the Auckland supercity in 2010. Mercer was located within the Franklin District.

Village
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Coordinates: 37°16′41″S 175°02′56″E / 37.278°S 175.049°E / -37.278; 175.049Coordinates: 37°16′41″S 175°02′56″E / 37.278°S 175.049°E / -37.278; 175.049
CountryNew Zealand
RegionWaikato
DistrictWaikato District
WardAwaroa ki Tuakau Ward
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial AuthorityWaikato District Council
 • Regional councilWaikato Regional Council
Area
 • Territorial4.08 km2 (1.58 sq mi)
Elevation
20 m (70 ft)
Population
 (2018 census)[2]
 • Territorial123
 • Density30.15/km2 (78.1/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+12 (NZST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+13 (NZDT)

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References

  1. "Stats NZ Geographic Data Service". Statistical Area 1 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 10 March 2025.
  2. "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7011040.