Taheke, Northland Map

About Taheke, Northland

Taheke is a locality in the Northland Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 36 m above sea level. It lies approximately 68 km west-northwest of Whangarei, the regional capital. Taheke is located at 35.4500°S, 173.6500°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Taheke rests inland, a place where the land itself seems to breathe with a quiet, persistent life. It lies 68.5 km west-north-west of Whangarei (from Whangarei: bearing 297°T), and is situated 14.8 km west-south-west of Kaikohe. Rolling hills, softened by time and cultivation, cradle the Punakitere River as it meanders through the landscape. This region is cloaked in a verdant tapestry of native bush, the air often carrying the damp, earthy scent of Pukewharariki Forest, a constant presence on the horizon. The light here, especially in the late afternoon, takes on a honeyed quality, bathing the undulating terrain in a warm, diffused glow that softens every contour.

The history of Taheke is intertwined with the fertile earth and the steady flow of the Punakitere River, a lifeblood for the local economy. Dairy farming forms the backbone of this community, its emerald pastures a testament to generations of diligent work. While the nearest significant waterways are inland, the spirit of the land, its resilience and quiet strength, echoes the enduring character of its people. The Waoku Coach Road Track, a pathway of remembrance, hints at the journeys taken by those who first settled this place, their endeavours now a part of the land's unfolding story.

About This Taheke Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Taheke, Northland, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -35.45, 173.65. 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 Taheke.

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