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Whangaruru

Coordinates: 35°20′51″S 174°19′35″E / 35.34750°S 174.32639°E / -35.34750; 174.32639
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Whangaruru
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Coordinates: 35°20′51″S 174°19′35″E / 35.34750°S 174.32639°E / -35.34750; 174.32639
CountryNew Zealand
RegionNorthland Region
DistrictWhangarei District
WardHikurangi-Coastal Ward
Government
 • Territorial AuthorityWhangarei District Council
 • Regional councilNorthland Regional Council
 • Mayor of WhangāreiVince Cocurullo
 • Whangārei MPShane Reti
 • Te Tai Tokerau MPMariameno Kapa-Kingi
Area
[1]
 • Total
2.03 km2 (0.78 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2024)[2]
 • Total
200
 • Density99/km2 (260/sq mi)

Whangaruru is a rural community and harbour on the east coast of Northland, New Zealand. Mokau, Helena Bay, Whakapara, Hikurangi and Whangārei are to the south and the Bay of Islands is to the northwest.[3][4]

The Whangaruru area includes the villages of Punaruku west of the harbour, Whangaruru north of the harbour, and Whangaruru North east of the harbour.

The area was reputedly named by Puhimoanariki who was sailing up the coast. After searching for a long time he found shelter from bad weather there.[5] The name "Whangaruru" is a Māori-language word meaning "sheltered harbour",[6] and is a direct linguistic cognate with "Honolulu" in the related Hawaiian language.

Marae

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The Ngātiwai hapū of Te Uri o Hikihiki are the indigenous people of Whangaruru.

The hapū has several traditional meeting grounds in the Whangaruru and Panaruku area, including the Ngātiwai Marae and Ngāti Wai Soldiers' Memorial Hall, the Ōtetao Reti Marae and Hoori Reti meeting house, and the Tuparehuia Marae.[7][8]

In October 2020, the Government committed $444,239 from the Provincial Growth Fund to upgrade Ōtetao Reti Marae, creating 33 jobs. It also committed $295,095 to upgrade Ngātiwai Marae, creating 5 jobs.[9]

Demographics

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Statistics New Zealand describes Ōakura-Whangaruru South as a rural settlement. The settlement covers 2.03 km2 (0.78 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 200 as of June 2024,[2] with a population density of 99 people per km2. The settlement is part of the larger Whangaruru statistical area.

Historical population for Ōakura-Whangaruru South
YearPop.±% p.a.
2006159—    
2013111−5.00%
2018150 6.21%
2023159 1.17%
Source: [10][11]

Ōakura-Whangaruru South had a population of 159 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 9 people (6.0%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 48 people (43.2%) since the 2013 census. There were 75 males and 81 females in 81 dwellings.[12] 1.9% of people identified as LGBTIQ . The median age was 61.5 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 15 people (9.4%) aged under 15 years, 18 (11.3%) aged 15 to 29, 54 (34.0%) aged 30 to 64, and 69 (43.4%) aged 65 or older.[11]

People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 69.8% European (Pākehā), 35.8% Māori, 15.1% Pasifika, and 3.8% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 96.2%, Māori language by 11.3%, and other languages by 5.7%. No language could be spoken by 1.9% (e.g. too young to talk). The percentage of people born overseas was 11.3, compared with 28.8% nationally.

Religious affiliations were 47.2% Christian, 1.9% Māori religious beliefs, 1.9% New Age, and 1.9% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 35.8%, and 11.3% of people did not answer the census question.

Of those at least 15 years old, 12 (8.3%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 84 (58.3%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 39 (27.1%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $24,600, compared with $41,500 nationally. 6 people (4.2%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 36 (25.0%) people were employed full-time, 21 (14.6%) were part-time, and 3 (2.1%) were unemployed.[11]

Whangaruru statistical area

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The statistical area of Whangaruru covers 469.26 km2 (181.18 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 2,840 as of June 2024,[13] with a population density of 6.1 people per km2.

Historical population for the Whangaruru statistical area
YearPop.±% p.a.
20062,067—    
20132,100 0.23%
20182,520 3.71%
20232,733 1.64%
Source: [14][15]

Whangaruru statistical area had a population of 2,733 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 213 people (8.5%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 633 people (30.1%) since the 2013 census. There were 1,413 males, 1,311 females and 9 people of other genders in 999 dwellings.[16] 1.8% of people identified as LGBTIQ . The median age was 46.3 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 531 people (19.4%) aged under 15 years, 372 (13.6%) aged 15 to 29, 1,257 (46.0%) aged 30 to 64, and 576 (21.1%) aged 65 or older.[15]

People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 77.7% European (Pākehā); 38.4% Māori; 4.7% Pasifika; 2.0% Asian; 0.8% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 2.0% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 97.3%, Māori language by 9.0%, Samoan by 0.3%, and other languages by 4.9%. No language could be spoken by 2.3% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.8%. The percentage of people born overseas was 12.8, compared with 28.8% nationally.

Religious affiliations were 30.7% Christian, 0.2% Hindu, 0.4% Islam, 1.5% Māori religious beliefs, 0.2% Buddhist, 1.0% New Age, and 1.1% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 58.2%, and 6.9% of people did not answer the census question.

Of those at least 15 years old, 273 (12.4%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 1,278 (58.0%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 579 (26.3%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $31,000, compared with $41,500 nationally. 138 people (6.3%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 963 (43.7%) people were employed full-time, 333 (15.1%) were part-time, and 42 (1.9%) were unemployed.[15]

Education

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Whangaruru School is a coeducational full primary (years 1-8) school with a roll of 31 students as of August 2024.[17][18] The school was founded in 2005 to replace Punaruku, Ngaiotonga Valley and Helena Bay Schools. It is on the site of the old Punaruku School.[19]

Te Kura Hourua ki Whangaruru was a secondary (years 9-13) partnership school opened in 2014,[20] and closed in 2016.[21]

Notes

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  1. ^ a b c "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
  3. ^ Peter Dowling, ed. (2004). Reed New Zealand Atlas. Reed Books. pp. map 5. ISBN 0-7900-0952-8.
  4. ^ Roger Smith, GeographX (2005). The Geographic Atlas of New Zealand. Robbie Burton. pp. map 21. ISBN 1-877333-20-4.
  5. ^ "History of Whangaruru". Department of Conservation.
  6. ^ "Whāngārei tribes - Ancestors". Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand.
  7. ^ "Te Kāhui Māngai directory". tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri.
  8. ^ "Māori Maps". maorimaps.com. Te Potiki National Trust.
  9. ^ "Marae Announcements" (Excel). growregions.govt.nz. Provincial Growth Fund. 9 October 2020.
  10. ^ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7000400.
  11. ^ a b c "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Ōakura-Whangaruru South (1038). Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  12. ^ "Totals by topic for dwellings, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  13. ^ "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
  14. ^ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Whangaruru (104900). 2018 Census place summary: Whangaruru
  15. ^ a b c "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Whangaruru (104900). Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  16. ^ "Totals by topic for dwellings, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  17. ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  18. ^ Education Counts: Whangaruru School
  19. ^ "Mergers, Closures and New Schools, January 2005 - December 2005" (XLS). Education Counts.
  20. ^ "Te Kura Hourua ki Whangaruru web site". Te Kura Hourua ki Whangaruru. Archived from the original on 5 December 2013.
  21. ^ Gerritsen, John (28 January 2016). "Charter school a waste of public money - PPTA". Radio New Zealand.
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