Mercer, New Zealand

Mercer is a small town in the Waikato District, New Zealand. It is located 70 kilometers north of Hamilton and 58 kilometers south of Auckland on the eastern bank of the Waikato River. It is a primary school in the village. Prior to creation of the Auckland supercity in 2010. Mercer was located within the Franklin District.

Mercer
Village
Gun turret from British gunship "The Pioneer" used in Waikato War, 1863–1864
Gun turret from British gunship "The Pioneer" used in Waikato War, 1863–1864
Coordinates: 37.278°S 175.049°E / -37.278; 175.049
CountryNew Zealand
RegionWaikato
DistrictWaikato District
WardAwaroa ki Tuakau Ward
Electorates
Government
  Territorial AuthorityWaikato District Council
  Regional councilWaikato Regional Council
Area
  Territorial4.08 km2 (1.58 sq mi)
Elevation
20 m (70 ft)
Population
 (2018 census)[2]
  Territorial123
  Density30/km2 (78/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+12 (NZST)
  Summer (DST)UTC+13 (NZDT)

References

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