Hope, New Zealand

locality in Tasman District, New Zealand

Hope previously known as Ranzau is a small town in the Tasman District. It is located south of Nelson and is sandwiched between Richmond and Wakefield on State Highway 6. It has two primary schools and a community church.

Hope
Town
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Coordinates: 41°21′14″S 173°09′14″E / 41.354°S 173.154°E / -41.354; 173.154
CountryNew Zealand
Territorial authorityTasman
WardRichmond Ward
First Settled1844
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial AuthorityTasman District Council
 • Mayor of TasmanTim King
 • Nelson MPRachel Boyack
 • Te Tai Tonga MPTākuta Ferris
Area
 • Total7.44 km2 (2.87 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2022)[2]
 • Total990
 • Density130/km2 (340/sq mi)

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