Howard, Tasman Map

About Howard, Tasman

Howard is a locality in the Tasman Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 475 m above sea level. It lies approximately 65 km south-west of Richmond, the regional capital. Howard is located at 41.7667°S, 172.6667°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Howard rests in a broad valley, a place where the undulating land begins to climb towards the rugged slopes of the Muntz Range. It lies 68.8 km south-west of Stoke (from Stoke: bearing 223°T), and is situated 27.9 km east of Murchison. The character of the terrain is one of gentle persistence; rolling hills, softened by time and the patient cultivation of the land, give way to swathes of native bush that cling to the steeper inclines. The air here carries a scent of damp earth and sun-warmed grass, a testament to the inland climate, far from the sharp tang of the coast. The Howard River, a steady artery of cool, clear water, winds its way through the valley floor, its presence a constant murmur in the quietude.

Historically, Howard has been shaped by the land's bounty and the resilience of its people. The local economy is deeply rooted in agriculture, with sheep and beef farming forming the backbone of its prosperity, their paddocks a patchwork of greens and browns across the landscape. Remnants of earlier endeavours, perhaps the faint outlines of old forestry tracks disappearing into the Big Bush Forest, hint at a past where timber was a significant draw. While not directly on its shores, the distant presence of Lake Rotoroa influences the region's character, providing a backdrop of natural beauty and recreational opportunities. The Rotoroa Track, a well-trodden path, offers a way to experience the surrounding wilderness, a quiet invitation to explore the wild heart of this part of the Tasman Region.

About This Howard Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Howard, Tasman, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -41.76667, 172.66667. 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 Howard.

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