Weston, New Zealand
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Weston is a town situated 5 km (3.1 mi) inland from Oamaru, South Island, New Zealand. It is regarded as one of the more affluent towns of the Waitaki District and had a population of 1,050 in the 2018 census.[3]
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Weston | |
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Coordinates: 45°05′S 170°55′E | |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Otago |
Territorial authority | Waitaki District |
Ward | Oamaru Ward |
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Government | |
• Territorial authority | Waitaki District Council |
• Regional council | Otago Regional Council |
• Mayor of Waitaki | Gary Kircher |
• Waitaki MP | Miles Anderson |
• Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
Area | |
• Total | 2.00 km2 (0.77 sq mi) |
Population (June 2023)[2] | |
• Total | 1,150 |
• Density | 580/km2 (1,500/sq mi) |
Local iwi | Ngāi Tahu |
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The town is serviced by a local fire station staffed by volunteers, Four Square chain supermarket, Weston Community Church and the local Weston co-educational primary school.
As with the surrounding areas in North Otago, agriculture is an important economic activity.