Eketahuna

Eketahuna is a small rural town in the Tararua District of the Manawatū-Whanganui region in New Zealand's North Island. It is situated inland on rolling farmland near the Tararua Range and serves as a service centre for surrounding farms.

Administratively, Eketahuna is in the Tararua District, within Horizons Regional Council. The town relies on local council services and regional planning for infrastructure and environmental management.

The settlement began in the late 19th century during periods of European colonization, road construction, and railway expansion that opened rural areas to settlement. The name Eketahuna is of Māori origin.

The community is small and predominantly rural, with agriculture as the main economic activity. It experiences a typical North Island inland climate, with warm summers and cool winters.

Local amenities include a primary school, a small commercial area, and community facilities that host events and services for residents.

Eketahuna is connected by road networks to nearby towns and centres; public transport is limited, and residents rely on private vehicles for access to larger towns.