Tangaihe, Northland Map

About Tangaihe, Northland

Tangaihe is a locality in the Northland Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 30 m above sea level. It lies approximately 56 km south-southwest of Whangarei, the regional capital. Tangaihe is located at 36.1667°S, 174.0167°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Tangaihe rests in a gentle embrace of rolling farmland, where the verdant hues of pasture meet the deeper greens of native bush. It lies 55.7 km south-south-west of Whangarei (from Whangarei: bearing 210°T), and is situated 28.6 km south-south-east of Dargaville. The air here carries a subtle tang of salt, a whisper from the distant sea that lies a mere five kilometres away, hinting at the proximity of Clarks Bay. To the west, the land rises and falls in soft undulations, a landscape sculpted by seasons and sustenance, eventually giving way to the more distant, rugged silhouette of the Tangihua Range. The Awaroa River, a silver thread in the local tapestry, winds its way through the countryside, its waters reflecting the ever-changing Northland sky.

This corner of the Northland has long been shaped by the rhythm of the land and the sea, its economy historically tethered to the fertile soil and the bountiful, albeit distant, waters. Dairy farming forms the backbone of Tangaihe, its contented herds dotting the emerald paddocks, a testament to generations who have worked this earth. Echoes of earlier times can be felt in the quiet lanes and the sturdy, unpretentious architecture of the few buildings that mark the locality, each structure a quiet observer of the passage of years. The spirit of the place is one of quiet resilience, a subtle strength born from its connection to the earth and its enduring, coastal influence.

About This Tangaihe Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tangaihe, Northland, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -36.16667, 174.01667. 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 Tangaihe.

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