Pukeatua
Pukeatua | |
|---|---|
Village | |
 Pukeatua non-denominational war-memorial church | |
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| Coordinates: 38°03′52″S 175°33′28″E / 38.064366°S 175.557837°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Waikato |
| District | Waipā District |
| Ward | Pirongia-Kakepuku General Ward |
| Community | Te Awamutu-Kihikihi Community |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Waipā District Council |
| • Regional council | Waikato Regional Council |
| • Mayor of Waipa | Susan O'Regan[1] |
| • Taranaki-King Country MP | Barbara Kuriger[2] |
| • Te Tai Hauāuru MP | Debbie Ngarewa-Packer[3] |
| Area | |
• Territorial | 48.67 km2 (18.79 sq mi) |
| Population (2023 Census)[5] | |
• Territorial | 189 |
| • Density | 3.9/km2 (10/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
Pukeatua is a rural farming community in Waipā District and Waikato region of New Zealand's North Island. It is situated at the south-western foot of the Pukeatua hill, of the Maungatautari mountain range.[6]
The area is west of Tīrau, Putāruru and State Highway 1, and east of Te Awamutu and State Highway 3.[7]
Pukeatua translates as hill of god (puke = hill, atua= god).[6]
Demographics
[edit]Pukeatua locality covers 48.67 km2 (18.79 sq mi).[4] The locality is part of the larger Rotongata statistical area.[8]
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 135 | — |
| 2013 | 180 | +4.20% |
| 2018 | 168 | −1.37% |
| 2023 | 189 | +2.38% |
| Source: [5][9] | ||
Pukeatua had a population of 189 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 21 people (12.5%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 9 people (5.0%) since the 2013 census. There were 99 males and 90 females in 69 dwellings.[10] 1.6% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 29.8 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 42 people (22.2%) aged under 15 years, 51 (27.0%) aged 15 to 29, 78 (41.3%) aged 30 to 64, and 15 (7.9%) aged 65 or older.[5]
People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 77.8% European (Pākehā); 30.2% Māori; 6.3% Asian; 3.2% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 3.2% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 96.8%, Māori by 11.1%, and other languages by 7.9%. No language could be spoken by 3.2% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 1.6%. The percentage of people born overseas was 12.7, compared with 28.8% nationally.[5]
Religious affiliations were 25.4% Christian, and 9.5% Māori religious beliefs. People who answered that they had no religion were 57.1%, and 9.5% of people did not answer the census question.[5]
Of those at least 15 years old, 21 (14.3%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 87 (59.2%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 39 (26.5%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $45,900, compared with $41,500 nationally. 15 people (10.2%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 87 (59.2%) full-time, 18 (12.2%) part-time, and 3 (2.0%) unemployed.[5]
Rotongata statistical area
[edit]Rotongata statistical area, which also includes Wharepapa South, covers 211.55 km2 (81.68 sq mi)[11] and had an estimated population of 950 as of June 2024,[12] with a population density of 4.5 people per km2.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 822 | — |
| 2013 | 819 | −0.05% |
| 2018 | 834 | +0.36% |
| 2023 | 918 | +1.94% |
| Source: [13][14] | ||
Rotongata had a population of 918 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 84 people (10.1%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 99 people (12.1%) since the 2013 census. There were 486 males, 429 females, and 3 people of other genders in 321 dwellings.[15] 2.6% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 34.7 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 222 people (24.2%) aged under 15 years, 186 (20.3%) aged 15 to 29, 429 (46.7%) aged 30 to 64, and 84 (9.2%) aged 65 or older.[13]
People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 80.4% European (Pākehā); 20.6% Māori; 2.6% Pasifika; 9.8% Asian; 1.0% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 3.3% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 96.4%, Māori by 5.9%, and other languages by 7.5%. No language could be spoken by 2.9% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 1.0%. The percentage of people born overseas was 17.3, compared with 28.8% nationally.[13]
Religious affiliations were 28.1% Christian, 0.3% Hindu, 3.3% Māori religious beliefs, 0.3% New Age, and 1.0% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 58.5%, and 9.2% of people did not answer the census question.[13]
Of those at least 15 years old, 120 (17.2%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 408 (58.6%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 171 (24.6%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $46,300, compared with $41,500 nationally. 69 people (9.9%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 402 (57.8%) full-time, 102 (14.7%) part-time, and 18 (2.6%) unemployed.[13]
Education
[edit]
Pukeatua School is a Decile 8 primary school,[16] providing full education for Years 1 to 8.[17] The school has a roll of 79 as of March 2025.[18] The school was founded in 1911.[19][20]
The village also has a small war memorial church and a playcentre.[21][22]
References
[edit]- ^ "Mayor and Councillors". Waipā District Council. Retrieved 18 April 2025.
- ^ "Taranaki-King Country - Official Result". Electoral Commission. Retrieved 8 March 2025.
- ^ "Te Tai Hauāuru - Official Result". Retrieved 20 April 2025.
- ^ a b "Stats NZ Geographic Data Service". Statistical Area 1 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 25 April 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. 7012983. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ a b "Pukeatua". nzhistory.govt.nz. Ministry for Culture and Heritage.
- ^ Hariss, Gavin. "Pukeatua, Waikato". topomap.co.nz. NZ Topo Map.
- ^ "Geographic Boundary Viewer". Stats NZ. Statistical Area 1 – 2023 and Statistical Area 2 – 2023.
- ^ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7012982.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Stats NZ Geographic Data Service". Statistical Area 2 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 25 April 2025.
- ^ "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ 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. Rotongata (185000). Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Rotongata (185000). 2018 Census place summary: Rotongata
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Pukeatua School". pukeatuaschool.co.nz. Pukeatua School.
- ^ Pura-Watson, Lynda. "Pukeatua School - 08/06/2017". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.
- ^ Education Counts: Pukeatua School
- ^ Reader, Christine (4 June 2010). "Pukeatua School centennial" (PDF). Te Awamutu Courier.
- ^ "Pukeatua School Centennial : 1911-2011 (archive record)". National Library. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
- ^ "Pukeatua war memorial church". nzhistory.govt.nz. Ministry for Culture and Heritage.
- ^ "Pukeatua Playcentre". playcentre.co.nz. Playcentre New Zealand.