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Marokopa

Coordinates: 38°18′18″S 174°43′16″E / 38.305°S 174.721°E / -38.305; 174.721
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Marokopa
Rural settlement
View over Marokopa from Mangatoa Road
View over Marokopa from Mangatoa Road
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Coordinates: 38°18′18″S 174°43′16″E / 38.305°S 174.721°E / -38.305; 174.721
CountryNew Zealand
RegionWaikato region
DistrictWaitomo District
WardWaitomo Rural Ward
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial AuthorityWaitomo District Council
 • Regional councilWaikato Regional Council
 • Mayor of WaitomoJohn Robertson[1]
 • Taranaki-King Country MPBarbara Kuriger[2]
 • Hauraki-Waikato MPHana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke[3]
Area
[4]
 • Territorial
1.67 km2 (0.64 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2024)[5]
 • Territorial
40
 • Density24/km2 (62/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+12 (NZST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+13 (NZDT)

Marokopa is a rural community in Waitomo District and Waikato region of New Zealand. It is located close to the coast between Awakino and Kawhia Harbour. The meshblock includes the coastal township of Marokopa, at the mouth of the Marokopa River, and the south side of the small village of Awamarino, about 10 km (6.2 mi) upstream.[6]

The area was settled by forestry workers in the 19th century. It has been predominantly a farming locale since the early 20th century. In 1911 a large dairy factory was built,[7] which mainly made butter which was shipped to Auckland. The Awamarino factory was enlarged in 1932,[8] but closed in 1937.[9] A telephone link to Te Kūiti was completed in 1914[10] and a service car[11] ran on Tuesdays and Fridays from 1920.[12] The town also had a post office,[13] a flaxmill[14] and a school (1908[15]-1982).[16] The nearest school is now Piripiri,[17] 20 km (12 mi) upstream.[18] There is a campground.[19]

Demographics

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Statistics New Zealand describes Marokopa as a rural settlement, which covers 1.67 km2 (0.64 sq mi).[4] It had an estimated population of 40 as of June 2024,[5] with a population density of 24 people per km2. The settlement is part of the larger Herangi statistical area.[20]

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
201324—    
201824+0.00%
202342+11.84%
Source: [21]
Marokopa from Mangatoa Rd, showing the mouth of the Marokopa River, the marae on the north bank and 418m Te Iringa beyond

Marokopa had a population of 42 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 18 people (75.0%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 18 people (75.0%) since the 2013 census. There were 18 males and 21 females in 18 dwellings.[22] The median age was 63.8 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 3 people (7.1%) aged under 15 years, none aged 15 to 29, 18 (42.9%) aged 30 to 64, and 21 (50.0%) aged 65 or older.[21]

People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 78.6% European (Pākehā), and 28.6% Māori. English was spoken by 100.0%, Māori by 7.1%, and other languages by 7.1%. The percentage of people born overseas was 7.1, compared with 28.8% nationally.[21]

The sole religious affiliation given was 42.9% Christian. People who answered that they had no religion were 42.9%, and 7.1% of people did not answer the census question.[21]

Of those at least 15 years old, 21 (53.8%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 15 (38.5%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $23,600, compared with $41,500 nationally. 3 people (7.7%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 6 (15.4%) full-time and 6 (15.4%) part-time.[21]

Monotis fossil shells – Kiritehere beach

Geology

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The coast between Marokopa and Kiritehere is accessible at low tide.[23] Along the few kilometres,[24] a succession of Late Triassic and Jurassic rocks are exposed. They are part of the western limb of the Kawhia Syncline, which extends north to the Hakarimatas[25] and have been described as the best Triassic sequence in the North Island.[26] The rocks are youngest at Marokopa (Aratauran) and oldest to the south of Kiritehere (Otapirian), where there is a large bed of monotis, one of the index fossils.[27]

Marae

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Marokopa Marae and Miromiro i te Pō meeting house are a meeting ground for the local Ngāti Maniapoto hapū of Ngāti Kinohaku, Te Kanawa and Peehi.[28][29]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Elected Members". Waitomo District Council. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
  2. ^ "Taranaki-King Country - Official Result". Electoral Commission. Retrieved 8 March 2025.
  3. ^ "Hauraki-Waikato – Official Result". New Zealand Electoral Commission. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
  4. ^ a b "Stats NZ Geographic Data Service". Urban Rural 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 9 May 2025.
  5. ^ a b "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
  6. ^ "2013 Census map – QuickStats about a place". archive.stats.govt.nz. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  7. ^ "Marokopa Opening of Dairy Factory King Country Chronicle". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 2 September 1911. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  8. ^ "New Zealand Herald, Higher Dairy Output – The Marokopa Factory". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 19 November 1932. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  9. ^ "Butter Recovers New Zealand Herald". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 10 July 1937. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  10. ^ "King Country Chronicle, TELEPHONE EXTENSION. Marokopa linked up". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 1 April 1914. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  11. ^ "King Country Roads. Auckland Star". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 3 January 1925. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  12. ^ "Te Kuiti Mail Notices. King Country Chronicle". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 13 January 1920. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  13. ^ "New Zealand Herald, Kawhia". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 1 August 1907. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  14. ^ "New Zealand Herald, Country News". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 26 March 1908. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  15. ^ "New Zealand Herald, NEWS FROM COUNTRY DISTRICTS". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 18 May 1907. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  16. ^ Marsh, Dawn. "Schools in the Waitomo District". ketekingcountry.peoplesnetworknz.info. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  17. ^ "Piripiri School – 20/10/2016". Education Review Office. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  18. ^ "Marokopa to Piripiri School". Google maps. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  19. ^ "Marokopa Holiday Park | Waitomo District Council". www.waitomo.govt.nz. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  20. ^ "Geographic Boundary Viewer". Stats NZ. Statistical Area 1 – 2023 and Statistical Area 2 – 2023.
  21. ^ a b c d e "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Marokopa (1433). Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  22. ^ "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.
  23. ^ "Back-Block Roads. King Country Chronicle". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 4 October 1907. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
  24. ^ "Kiritehere Beach, Waikato". NZ Topo Map. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
  25. ^ MacFarlan, D. A. B. (1998). "Mesozoic stratigraphy of the Marokopa area". New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics. 41 (3). doi:10.1080/00288306.1998.9514812.
  26. ^ Boffa Miskell (March 2016). "Natural Character Study of the Waikato Coastal Environment" (PDF).
  27. ^ Campbell HJ, Raine JI, MacFarlan DA, Hudson N (2018). "Jurassic sequences of the North Island. Field Trip Guides. Geoscience Society of New Zealand Miscellaneous Publication 151B" (PDF). p. 34.
  28. ^ "Te Kāhui Māngai directory". tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri.
  29. ^ "Māori Maps". maorimaps.com. Te Potiki National Trust.
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