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Coordinates: 38°41′02″S 176°06′29″E / 38.684°S 176.108°E / -38.684; 176.108
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Tauhara
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Coordinates: 38°41′02″S 176°06′29″E / 38.684°S 176.108°E / -38.684; 176.108
CountryNew Zealand
CityTaupō District
Electoral ward
  • Taupō General Ward
  • Taupō Rural East General Ward
Area
[1]
 • Land1,283 ha (3,170 acres)
Population
 (June 2024)[2]
 • Total
4,860
Rangatira Park Rotokawa
Taupō Central
Tauhara
Hilltop Maunganamu

Tauhara is a suburb and geothermal area of Taupō in the Waikato region of New Zealand's North Island.

The area's main geographic feature, Mount Tauhara, is culturally significant to local hapū. It is privately owned but has a public walking track and viewing areas,[3] with panoramic views over Lake Taupō,[4] The tracks were closed in 2015 due to vandalism,[5] but later reopened when the vandalism subsequently stopped.[6]

In December 2018, the Taupō District Council reduced the speed limit on the main Tauhara Road from 70 km/h to 50 km/h.[7]

Demographics

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Tauhara covers 12.83 km2 (4.95 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 4,860 as of June 2024,[2] with a population density of 379 people per km2.

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
20064,362—    
20134,158−0.68%
20184,401+1.14%
20234,617+0.96%
Source: [8][9]

Tauhara had a population of 4,617 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 216 people (4.9%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 459 people (11.0%) since the 2013 census. There were 2,268 males, 2,343 females, and 6 people of other genders in 1,605 dwellings.[10] 2.7% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 33.3 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 1,053 people (22.8%) aged under 15 years, 954 (20.7%) aged 15 to 29, 2,046 (44.3%) aged 30 to 64, and 564 (12.2%) aged 65 or older.[8]

People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 68.6% European (Pākehā); 41.1% Māori; 6.7% Pasifika; 7.5% Asian; 0.7% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 2.6% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 96.7%, Māori by 9.4%, Samoan by 0.6%, and other languages by 7.1%. No language could be spoken by 2.0% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.6%. The percentage of people born overseas was 16.5, compared with 28.8% nationally.[8]

Religious affiliations were 24.7% Christian, 1.9% Hindu, 0.1% Islam, 5.3% Māori religious beliefs, 0.6% Buddhist, 0.5% New Age, 0.1% Jewish, and 1.8% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 58.0%, and 7.1% of people did not answer the census question.[8]

Of those at least 15 years old, 441 (12.4%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 2,163 (60.7%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 957 (26.9%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $40,800, compared with $41,500 nationally. 207 people (5.8%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 1,986 (55.7%) full-time, 495 (13.9%) part-time, and 120 (3.4%) unemployed.[8]

Individual statistical areas
Name Area
(km2)		 Population Density
(per km2)		 Dwellings Median age Median
income
Tauhara 1.85 1,689 913 579 32.6 years $39,000[11]
Centennial 9.86 87 9 30 41.4 years $51,200[12]
Mountview 1.13 2,838 2,512 999 33.9 years $41,500[13]
New Zealand 38.1 years $41,500

Education

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Tauhara Primary School is a Year 1–6 state primary school[14][15] with a roll of 231.[16] The school opened in 1959.[17]

Mountview School is a state primary school,[18] with a roll of 341.[19] The school opened in 1970. A planned 50th jubilee in 2020 was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[20]

Tauhara College is a state secondary school,[21][22] with a roll of 705.[23] The college opened in 1976.[24]

Lake Taupo Christian School is a Year 1–13 state integrated Christian school,[25] with a roll of 113.[26] The school opened in 1993.[27]

All these schools are co-educational. Rolls are as of March 2025.[28]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Stats NZ Geographic Data Service". Statistical Area 3 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 23 May 2025.
  2. ^ a b "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
  3. ^ "Conquering Mt Tauhara in Taupo". newzealand.com. Tourism New Zealand.
  4. ^ "Mt Tauhara". lovetaupo.com. Destination Great Lake Taupo.
  5. ^ Shand, Matt (26 January 2016). "Mount Tauhara reopens to walkers". Stuff. Waikato Times.
  6. ^ Shand, Matt (20 January 2017). "Mountain remains open due to good behaviour". Stuff. Waikato Times.
  7. ^ Rangi, Steph (30 November 2018). "Speeds on some Taupō roads reduced by 20kmh after new bylaw". Stuff. Waikato Times.
  8. ^ 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. Tauhara (53170). Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  9. ^ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Tauhara (188700) and Mountview (188900).
  10. ^ "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.
  11. ^ "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ - Tatauranga Aotearoa - Aotearoa Data Explorer. Tauhara. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  12. ^ "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ - Tatauranga Aotearoa - Aotearoa Data Explorer. Centennial. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  13. ^ "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ - Tatauranga Aotearoa - Aotearoa Data Explorer. Mountview. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  14. ^ "Tauhara School Official School Website". tauharaprimary.school.nz.
  15. ^ "Tauhara School Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
  16. ^ "Tauhara School Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.
  17. ^ "Tauhara Primary School History". Tauhara Primary School. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
  18. ^ "Mountview School Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
  19. ^ "Mountview School Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.
  20. ^ "Jubilee Postponement". Mountview School. 17 March 2020.
  21. ^ "Tauhara College Official School Website". tauhara.school.nz.
  22. ^ "Tauhara College Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
  23. ^ "Tauhara College Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.
  24. ^ Marshall, Chris (23 March 2020). "Founding principal 'genuinely cared' for students". Taupo Times.
  25. ^ "Lake Taupo Christian School Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
  26. ^ "Lake Taupo Christian School Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.
  27. ^ "About Us". Lake Taupo Christian School. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
  28. ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 1 March 2025.
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