Paterangi is a settlement in the Waikato region of New Zealand's North Island.

It is close to the site of one of the most strongly fortified pā built during the New Zealand wars of the late 19th century.

The Pa was called Tauranga Mirumiru and was home to the Ngati Apakura.

In Lake Ngaroto the wooden carving identified as the Māori rainbow god 'Uenuku' was found.

[4] William James Scott, a Scottish-born Canadian politician moved to Paterangi in 1867 and established himself as a wealthy landowner.

[5] Paterangi settlement is in an SA1 statistical area which covers 11.50 km2 (4.44 sq mi).

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 43.2% had no religion, and 38.6% were Christian.