Kaikohe

town in Far North District, New Zealand

Kaikohe is an inland town in the Far North District, New Zealand. It is situated 260 kilometers from Auckland and 85 kilometers from Whangārei. It has two state highways running through the town State Highway 12 and State Highway 15 running through the town. It has 6 schools including Northland College in the town and former prime minister David Lange was once a resident.

Kaikohe
Bank of New Zealand Building
Bank of New Zealand Building
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Coordinates: 35°24′27″S 173°47′59″E / 35.40750°S 173.79972°E / -35.40750; 173.79972
CountryNew Zealand
RegionNorthland Region
DistrictFar North District
WardKaikohe/Hokianga
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial AuthorityFar North District Council
 • Regional councilNorthland Regional Council
Area
 • Total5.68 km2 (2.19 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2022)[2]
 • Total4,900
 • Density860/km2 (2,200/sq mi)
Postcode(s)
0405
Monument to Hone Heke at Kaikohe

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