Waitara is a town in the northern part of the Taranaki region of the North Island of New Zealand. Waitara is located just off State Highway 3, 15 kilometres northeast of New Plymouth. Waitara was the site of the outbreak of the Taranaki Wars in 1860 following the attempted purchase of land for British settlers from its Māori owners. Disputes over land that was subsequently confiscated by the Government continue to this day.
Country: New Zealand
Region: Taranaki Region
Postcode(s): 4320
Territorial authority: New Plymouth District
Ward: North General Ward · Te Purutanga Mauri Pūmanawa Māori Ward
Community: Waitara Community
Electorates: New Plymouth · Te Tai Hauāuru (Māori)
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