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Waitara sits at the mouth of the Waitara River on the north Taranaki coast, a short drive from New Plymouth. The disputed sale of the Pekapeka block here sparked the first Taranaki War in 1860, and the town's story is central to New Zealand history. Today it is a working river town with surfcasting off the moles, a strong league tradition and a main street serving the surrounding dairy country.

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What is Waitara known for?

Waitara sits at the mouth of the Waitara River on the north Taranaki coast, a short drive from New Plymouth. The disputed sale of the Pekapeka block here sparked the first Taranaki War in 1860, and the town's story is central to New Zealand history. Today it is a working river town with surfcasting off the moles, a strong league tradition and a main street serving the surrounding dairy country.

What region is Waitara in?

Waitara is in the Taranaki region of New Zealand.

What is the population of Waitara?

Waitara has an estimated population of around 7,500 (Stats NZ estimate).

How many businesses are in Waitara?

List-It lists 60+ Waitara businesses across 13 categories, sourced from the NZ Companies Register (NZBN) and verified owner claims.

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