Upper Tākaka Explained

Upper Tākaka
Settlement Type:locality
Coordinates:-41.029°N 172.822°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:New Zealand
Subdivision Type1:Territorial authority
Subdivision Name1:Tasman
Subdivision Type2:Ward
Subdivision Name2:Golden Bay Ward
Seat Type:Electorates
Seat:West Coast-Tasman
Te Tai Tonga
Timezone1:NZST
Utc Offset1:+12
Timezone1 Dst:NZDT
Utc Offset1 Dst:+13
Postal Code Type:Postcode
Postal Code:7183
Area Code:03

Upper Tākaka is a settlement in the Tasman District of New Zealand. It is located in Golden Bay, south of Tākaka.

Located near the head of the Tākaka valley, Upper Tākaka is on State Highway 60, at the western end of the Tākaka Hill road. The settlement is home to a major electrical substation, upgraded by lines company Network Tasman in 2016, consisting of the installation of new 66/11 kV transformers, at a cost of $1.95 million.[1] [2] The area suffered a decline from 1987, first with the closure of Upper Takaka School, and then a fire that razed the Rat Trap Hotel. The local hall is now the centre of community life in Upper Tākaka.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: Cobb scheme still a powerhouse after 75 years . Gerard . Hindmarsh . 1 June 2019 . Nelson Mail . 12 January 2022.
  2. Web site: Upper Takaka investment reflects Network Tasman's commitment to rural consumers . 7 June 2016 . Network Tasman . 12 January 2022.
  3. News: Community halls are the lifeblood of rural areas - and they're under threat . Nina . Hindmarsh . 8 September 2018 . . 12 January 2022.