Mata, Northland Map

About Mata, Northland

Mata is a locality in the Northland Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 34 m above sea level. It lies approximately 14 km south-southeast of Whangarei, the regional capital. Mata is located at 35.8500°S, 174.3667°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Mata rests in a gentle bowl of rolling farmland, its contours softened by the pervasive, humid air that hints at the proximity of the ocean. It lies 13.7 km south-south-east of Whangarei (from Whangarei: bearing 164°T), and is situated 9.3 km south of Onerahi. The land here is a mosaic of emerald pastures and darker swathes of Ruakaka Forest, a subtle green that deepens as it approaches the distant hum of the Ruakaka River. Sunlight often struggles to break through a hazy sky, casting a diffused, pearly light that lends a quiet, introspective quality to the landscape, a feeling amplified by the soft whisper of wind through the surrounding paddocks. The air itself carries a faint, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil and the distant, briny tang of Whangarei Harbour, a constant reminder of the water that shapes this region.

The history of Mata is written in the weathered timber of old farm buildings and the quiet hum of its dairy industry, a backbone that has sustained this locality for generations. While the open coastline of Whangarei Harbour is a mere seven kilometres away, drawing fishermen and weekend travellers, Mata itself has always been more about the land. The economy here is deeply rooted in the fertile soil, with dairy herds dotting the hillsides and the steady rhythm of milking machines providing the soundtrack to the day. There's a sense of enduring practicality in Mata, a place where the land dictates the pace, and the cycles of nature are recognised and respected, fostering a quiet, unassuming character that defines its everyday life.

About This Mata Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mata, Northland, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -35.85, 174.36667. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time New Zealand and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorial description provides background on Mata.

Mata sits within the Northland Region. Location data is drawn from the GeoNames geographical database and verified by coordinates, ensuring the correct Mata is identified even where the name is shared across multiple New Zealand localities.