Te Kaha

Te Kaha
Te Kaha Bay
Coordinates: 37°44′25″S 177°40′35″E / 37.74028°S 177.67639°E / -37.74028; 177.67639
CountryNew Zealand
RegionBay of Plenty
Territorial authorityŌpōtiki District
WardCoast Ward
CommunityCoast Community
Electorates
Government
  Territorial authorityŌpōtiki District Council
  Regional councilBay of Plenty Regional Council
Area
  Total
16.17 km2 (6.24 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2024)
  Total
390
  Density24/km2 (62/sq mi)

Te Kaha is a small New Zealand community situated in the Bay of Plenty near Ōpōtiki. The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "the rope" for Te Kaha. The full name of Te Kaha is Te-Kahanui-A-Tikirākau. Te Kaha is a little outpost that contains a couple of dairies and the Te Kaha resort.