Tautoro | |
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| Coordinates: 35°28′41″S 173°50′24″E / 35.478°S 173.840°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Northland Region |
| District | Far North District |
| Ward | Kaikohe/Hokianga |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Far North District Council |
| • Regional council | Northland Regional Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 43.07 km2 (16.63 sq mi) |
| Population (2018 Census)[2] | |
| • Total | 210 |
| • Density | 4.9/km2 (13/sq mi) |
Tautoro is a locality about 8 km south-southeast of Kaikohe in Northland, New Zealand.[3] Further to the south is the Awarua rural community.[4]
History and culture
- Kaikou Marae and Eparaima Makapi meeting house are affiliated with Ngāti Hine.
- Kaingahoa Mataraua Marae and Tūmanako meeting house are affiliated with Ngāi Tāwake ki te Waoku and Ngāti Rangi.
- Te Maata Marae and Te Whare Huinga are connected to Ngāti Moerewa and Ngāti Rangi.
- Te Rīngi and Māhūhū ki te Rangi meeting house are affiliated with Ngāti Moerewa.
- Māhūhū ki te Rangi Marae and meeting house belong to Ngāti Moerewa.
- Te Hungāiti is also a meeting ground for both hapū.[5][4]
In October 2020, the Government committed $90,424 from the Provincial Growth Fund to upgrade Te Maata Marae and Te Kotahitanga Marae, creating 12 jobs.[6]
The Awarua community has two Ngāpuhi marae:
- Te Hūruhi Marae and Ngāti Māhia meeting house are affiliated with Ngāti Hine and Ngāti Māhia
- Ururangi Marae and meeting house are affiliated with Ngāti Māhia[5][4]
Demographics
Tautoro is in an SA1 statistical area which covers 43.07 km2 (16.63 sq mi).[1] The SA1 area is part of the larger Mataraua Forest statistical area.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 189 | — |
| 2013 | 213 | +1.72% |
| 2018 | 210 | −0.28% |
| Source: [2] | ||
The SA1 statistical area had a population of 210 at the 2018 New Zealand census, a decrease of 3 people (−1.4%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 21 people (11.1%) since the 2006 census. There were 72 households, comprising 93 males and 117 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.79 males per female. The median age was 35.3 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 57 people (27.1%) aged under 15 years, 33 (15.7%) aged 15 to 29, 99 (47.1%) aged 30 to 64, and 21 (10.0%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 37.1% European/Pākehā, 77.1% Māori, 8.6% Pacific peoples, 1.4% Asian, and 1.4% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 41.4% had no religion, 41.4% were Christian, 5.7% had Māori religious beliefs and 1.4% were Muslim.
Of those at least 15 years old, 21 (13.7%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 30 (19.6%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $19,100, compared with $31,800 nationally. 15 people (9.8%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 57 (37.3%) people were employed full-time, 18 (11.8%) were part-time, and 21 (13.7%) were unemployed.[2]
Mataraua Forest statistical area
The statistical area of Mataraua Forest covers 272.81 km2 (105.33 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 600 as of June 2023,[7] with a population density of 2.2 people per km2.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 546 | — |
| 2013 | 477 | −1.91% |
| 2018 | 507 | +1.23% |
| Source: [8] | ||
Mataraua Forest had a population of 507 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 30 people (6.3%) since the 2013 census, and a decrease of 39 people (−7.1%) since the 2006 census. There were 168 households, comprising 246 males and 261 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.94 males per female. The median age was 36.5 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 129 people (25.4%) aged under 15 years, 93 (18.3%) aged 15 to 29, 231 (45.6%) aged 30 to 64, and 57 (11.2%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 45.0% European/Pākehā, 70.4% Māori, 5.3% Pacific peoples, 2.4% Asian, and 1.2% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
The percentage of people born overseas was 6.5, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 42.6% had no religion, 43.2% were Christian, 2.4% had Māori religious beliefs, 0.6% were Muslim, 0.6% were Buddhist and 1.2% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 42 (11.1%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 84 (22.2%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $19,700, compared with $31,800 nationally. 27 people (7.1%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 150 (39.7%) people were employed full-time, 51 (13.5%) were part-time, and 24 (6.3%) were unemployed.[8]
Education
Tautoro School is a coeducational full primary (years 1-8) school with a roll of 143 students as of February 2024.[9][10]
The school celebrated its centenary in 2006.[11] It was originally called Tautoro Native School.[12]
Notes
- ^ a b c "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
- ^ a b c "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7000359.
- ^ Roger Smith, GeographX (2005). The Geographic Atlas of New Zealand. Robbie Burton. pp. map 23. ISBN 1-877333-20-4.
- ^ a b c "Māori Maps". maorimaps.com. Te Potiki National Trust.
- ^ a b "Te Kāhui Māngai directory". tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri.
- ^ "Marae Announcements" (Excel). growregions.govt.nz. Provincial Growth Fund. 9 October 2020.
- ^ "Population estimate tables - NZ.Stat". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Mataraua Forest (104000). 2018 Census place summary: Mataraua Forest
- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ^ Education Counts: Tautoro School
- ^ "Tautoro School Centennial 2006". Education Gazette New Zealand.
- ^ "History". Tautoro School. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
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