Omarama
Omarama is a small town in the Waitaki District, South Canterbury. It is on the junction of State Highway 8 and 83. It is 31 kilometers south of Twizel and 52 kilometers west of Kurow. It has a small school situated in the town.
Māori: Ōmarama | |
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Town | |
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Coordinates: 44°29′0″S 169°58′0″E / 44.48333°S 169.96667°ECoordinates: 44°29′0″S 169°58′0″E / 44.48333°S 169.96667°E | |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Canterbury |
Territorial authority | Waitaki District |
Ward | Ahuriri Ward |
Community | Ahuriri Community |
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Government | |
• Territorial authority | Waitaki District Council |
• Regional council | Environment Canterbury |
• Mayor of Waitaki | Gary Kircher |
• Waitaki MP | Miles Anderson |
• Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
Area | |
• Total | 8.30 km2 (3.20 sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
Local iwi | Ngāi Tahu |
Omarama Media
A fallstreak hole visible over Omarama, in May 2006
References
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