Ross, New Zealand
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For the similarly named region of Antarctica, see Ross Dependency.
Ross is a small town located in the Westland District on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island, 27 kilometres (17 mi) south-west of Hokitika and 46 kilometres (29 mi) north-east of Hari Hari by road.[3][4]
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Ross | |
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Coordinates: 42°53′45″S 170°48′51″E | |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | West Coast |
District | Westland District |
Ward | Northern |
Electorates | |
Government | |
• Territorial authority | Westland District Council |
• Regional council | West Coast Regional Council |
• Mayor of Westland | Helen Lash |
• West Coast-Tasman MP | Maureen Pugh |
• Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
Area | |
• Total | 8.87 km2 (3.42 sq mi) |
Population (June 2023)[2] | |
• Total | 280 |
• Density | 32/km2 (82/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
Postcode | 7812 |
Area code | 03 |
Local iwi | Ngāi Tahu |
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