Tanners Point
Tanners Point | |
|---|---|
Rural settlement | |
 Tanners Point Recreational Reserve | |
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| Coordinates: 37°28′55″S 175°56′38″E / 37.482°S 175.944°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Bay of Plenty |
| Territorial authority | Western Bay of Plenty District |
| Ward | Katikati-Waihi Beach Ward |
| Community | Katikati Community |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Western Bay of Plenty District Council |
| • Regional council | Bay of Plenty Regional Council |
| • Mayor of Western Bay of Plenty | James Denyer[1] |
| • Coromandel MP | Scott Simpson[2] |
| • Waiariki MP | Rawiri Waititi[3] |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.45 km2 (0.17 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2024)[5] | |
• Total | 210 |
| • Density | 470/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
| Postcode(s) | 3177 |
Tanners Point is a rural settlement in the Western Bay of Plenty District and Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand's North Island. It is on a headland on the eastern side of Tauranga Harbour, opposite Katikati Entrance.[6]
A reserve and walkway preserve the coastal areas of the settlement.[7]
The area, initially a Native reserve, was first called Frazer's Point and later Tanner's Point for local farmer Thomas Tanner who arrived in New Zealand in 1875.[8] Both names were in use in the early 20th century.[9][10]
Demographics
[edit]Tanners Point is described by Stats NZ as a rural settlement and covers 0.45 km2 (0.17 sq mi).[4] It had an estimated population of 210 as of June 2024,[5] with a population density of 467 people per km2. It is part of the larger Tahawai statistical area.[11]
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 216 | — |
| 2013 | 171 | −3.28% |
| 2018 | 201 | +3.29% |
| 2023 | 198 | −0.30% |
| Source: [12][13] | ||
Tanners Point had a population of 198 in the 2023 New Zealand census, a decrease of 3 people (−1.5%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 27 people (15.8%) since the 2013 census. There were 96 males and 99 females in 90 dwellings.[14] 3.0% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 62.9 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 15 people (7.6%) aged under 15 years, 21 (10.6%) aged 15 to 29, 75 (37.9%) aged 30 to 64, and 87 (43.9%) aged 65 or older.[12]
People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 92.4% European (Pākehā), 9.1% Māori, 1.5% Pasifika, 1.5% Asian, and 4.5% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 98.5%, Māori by 1.5%, and other languages by 6.1%. The percentage of people born overseas was 19.7, compared with 28.8% nationally.[12]
Religious affiliations were 27.3% Christian, 1.5% New Age, and 1.5% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 60.6%, and 9.1% of people did not answer the census question.[12]
Of those at least 15 years old, 57 (31.1%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 96 (52.5%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 33 (18.0%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $36,800, compared with $41,500 nationally. 21 people (11.5%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 63 (34.4%) full-time, 24 (13.1%) part-time, and 6 (3.3%) unemployed.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ "Mayor and Councillors". Western Bay of Plenty District Council. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
- ^ "Coromandel - Official Result". Electoral Commission. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
- ^ "Waiariki – Official Result". Electoral Commission. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
- ^ a b "Stats NZ Geographic Data Service". Urban Rural 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ^ a b "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ Harriss, Gavin (August 2022). Tanners Point, Bay of Plenty (Map). NZ Topo Map.
- ^ "Tanners Point". Western Bay of Plenty District Council. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
- ^ Rorke, Jinty (27 March 1995). "Western Bay of Plenty Street Names – Katikati – Farming Families". Bay of Plenty Times.
- ^ "Personal Notes". Bay of Plenty Times. 25 May 1908.
- ^ "Tauranga Harbour – Proposal for Reclamation". The New Zealand Herald. 17 August 1932.
- ^ "Geographic Boundary Viewer". Stats NZ. Urban Rural – 2023 and Statistical Area 2 – 2023.
- ^ 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. Tanners Point (1223). Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7013525.
- ^ "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.