Ross, New Zealand
Ross | |
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An aerial photograph of Ross, with the Tasman Sea seen to the right | |
| Coordinates: 42°53′45″S 170°48′51″E / 42.89583°S 170.81417°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 2024) | |
• Total | 320 |
| • Density | 36/km2 (93/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
| Postcode | 7812 |
| Area code | 03 |
| Local iwi | Ngāi Tahu |
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.