Māpua, New Zealand
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Māpua is a small town in the South Island of New Zealand. It is to the west of Nelson on State Highway 60 and on the coastline of Tasman Bay.
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Māpua | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 41°15′15″S 173°05′45″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 | 2.71 km2 (1.05 sq mi) |
Population (June 2023)[2] | |
• Total | 1,630 |
• Density | 600/km2 (1,600/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
Area code | 03 |
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With a thriving wharf and commercial area, Māpua has grown in popularity for visitors, with numbers swelling the region over the summer months. A large fair and market is held every Easter Sunday. Up to 10,000 people visit the town on this day to enjoy rides, stalls, and other attractions.[3] The local schools and playcentre benefit from the fair, which is their primary fundraising activity.