33:
419:. There were 858 households, comprising 1,323 males and 1,197 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.11 males per female. The median age was 44.1 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 525 people (20.8%) aged under 15 years, 396 (15.7%) aged 15 to 29, 1,170 (46.4%) aged 30 to 64, and 432 (17.1%) aged 65 or older.
326:. There were 66 households, comprising 81 males and 69 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.17 males per female. The median age was 60.4 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 15 people (10.0%) aged under 15 years, 18 (12.0%) aged 15 to 29, 60 (40.0%) aged 30 to 64, and 57 (38.0%) aged 65 or older.
335:
Of those at least 15 years old, 27 (20.0%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 33 (24.4%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $ 21,100, compared with $ 31,800 nationally. 9 people (6.7%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those
435:
Of those at least 15 years old, 267 (13.4%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 426 (21.4%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $ 24,300, compared with $ 31,800 nationally. 210 people (10.5%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of
250:
Statistics New
Zealand describes Ōakura-Whangaruru South as a rural settlement. The settlement covers 2.03 km (0.78 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 200 as of June 2023, with a population density of 99 people per km. The settlement is part of the larger Whangaruru statistical
444:
Whangaruru School is a coeducational full primary (years 1-8) school with a roll of 31 students as of August 2024. The school was founded in 2005 to replace
Punaruku, Ngaiotonga Valley and Helena Bay Schools. It is on the site of the old Punaruku School.
344:
The statistical area of
Whangaruru covers 469.26 km (181.18 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 2,880 as of June 2023, with a population density of 6.1 people per km.
235:
in the
Whangaruru and Panaruku area, including the Ngātiwai Marae and Ngāti Wai Soldiers' Memorial Hall, the Ōtetao Reti Marae and Hoori Reti meeting house, and the Tuparehuia Marae.
200:
The area was reputedly named by
Puhimoanariki who was sailing up the coast. After searching for a long time he found shelter from bad weather there. The name "Whangaruru" is a
1568:
614:
332:
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 34.0% had no religion, 44.0% were
Christian and 4.0% had other religions.
422:
Ethnicities were 77.1% European/Pākehā, 35.7% Māori, 3.2% Pacific peoples, 1.1% Asian, and 1.5% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
893:
1573:
197:
The
Whangaruru area includes the villages of Punaruku west of the harbour, Whangaruru north of the harbour, and Whangaruru North east of the harbour.
618:
637:
428:
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 54.6% had no religion, 33.6% were
Christian, 1.3% had
762:
720:
329:
Ethnicities were 76.0% European/Pākehā, 30.0% Māori, 8.0% Pacific peoples, and 2.0% Asian. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
47:
865:
1464:
598:
573:
474:
436:
those at least 15 was that 867 (43.5%) people were employed full-time, 306 (15.3%) were part-time, and 132 (6.6%) were unemployed.
1474:
1439:
886:
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692:
336:
at least 15 was that 33 (24.4%) people were employed full-time, 12 (8.9%) were part-time, and 3 (2.2%) were unemployed.
242:
to upgrade Ōtetao Reti Marae, creating 33 jobs. It also committed $ 295,095 to upgrade Ngātiwai Marae, creating 5 jobs.
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539:"Subnational population estimates (urban rural), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)"
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1362:
1171:
975:
919:
829:
521:"Subnational population estimates (TA, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)"
503:"Subnational population estimates (RC, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)"
32:
1237:
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594:
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201:
1342:
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1459:
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432:, 0.1% were Hindu, 0.1% were Muslim, 0.1% were Buddhist and 1.7% had other religions.
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1357:
1275:
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871:
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The percentage of people born overseas was 10.5, compared with 27.1% nationally.
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word meaning "sheltered harbour", and is a direct linguistic cognate with "
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813:"Mergers, Closures and New Schools, January 2005 - December 2005"
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833:
407:
Whangaruru statistical area had a population of 2,520 at the
238:
In
October 2020, the Government committed $ 444,239 from the
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356:
263:
765:. Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Whangaruru (104900).
652:
448:
Te Kura Hourua ki
Whangaruru was a secondary (years 9-13)
497:
495:
348:
Historical population for the Whangaruru statistical area
314:Ōakura-Whangaruru South had a population of 150 at the
178:
is a rural community and harbour on the east coast of
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78:
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415:, and an increase of 453 people (21.9%) since the
255:Hhistorical population for Ōakura-Whangaruru South
757:
755:
849:"Charter school a waste of public money - PPTA"
322:, and a decrease of 9 people (−5.7%) since the
832:. Te Kura Hourua ki Whangaruru. Archived from
723:. Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7000400.
715:
713:
411:, an increase of 420 people (20.0%) since the
887:
318:, an increase of 39 people (35.1%) since the
182:, New Zealand. Mokau, Helena Bay, Whakapara,
8:
866:Whangarei District Council description, 2001
763:"Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census"
721:"Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census"
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254:
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930:
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880:
872:
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228:are the indigenous people of Whangaruru.
1569:Populated places in the Northland Region
830:"Te Kura Hourua ki Whangaruru web site"
638:Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand
461:
151:
138:
113:
77:
42:
38:
29:
735:"Population estimate tables - NZ.Stat"
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18:Place in Northland Region, New Zealand
768:2018 Census place summary: Whangaruru
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452:opened in 2014, and closed in 2016.
1543:Northland Nightmares (roller derby)
1465:Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve
847:Gerritsen, John (28 January 2016).
801:Education Counts: Whangaruru School
782:. New Zealand Ministry of Education
591:The Geographic Atlas of New Zealand
148:2.03 km (0.78 sq mi)
1538:North Force (association football)
593:. Robbie Burton. pp. map 21.
120: • Territorial Authority
14:
1574:Ports and harbours of New Zealand
1475:Whangarei Harbour Marine Reserve
1440:International Rally of Whangarei
31:
780:"New Zealand Schools Directory"
589:Roger Smith, GeographX (2005).
633:"Whāngārei tribes - Ancestors"
568:. Reed Books. pp. map 5.
1:
130: • Regional council
1450:Marsden Point Railway Branch
681:. Te Potiki National Trust.
653:"Te Kāhui Māngai directory"
564:Peter Dowling, ed. (2004).
536:(territorial authorities);
340:Whangaruru statistical area
233:traditional meeting grounds
1590:
1517:Marsden Point Oil Refinery
1501:Northland Regional Council
1423:Facilities and attractions
619:Department of Conservation
134:Northland Regional Council
124:Whangarei District Council
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400:
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281:—
190:are to the south and the
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1435:Hundertwasser Art Centre
475:"ArcGIS Web Application"
1533:Hora Hora (rugby union)
1353:Hen and Chicken Islands
1191:Mangakahia-Maungatapere
615:"History of Whangaruru"
479:statsnz.maps.arcgis.com
430:Māori religious beliefs
409:2018 New Zealand census
316:2018 New Zealand census
1460:Onerahi Railway Branch
868:, via Internet Archive
739:Statistics New Zealand
704:Provincial Growth Fund
566:Reed New Zealand Atlas
543:Statistics New Zealand
525:Statistics New Zealand
507:Statistics New Zealand
240:Provincial Growth Fund
169:99/km (260/sq mi)
110:Hikurangi-Coastal Ward
63:35.34750°S 174.32639°E
693:"Marae Announcements"
518:(regional councils);
231:The hapū has several
194:is to the northwest.
1363:Poor Knights Islands
851:. Radio New Zealand.
166: • Density
68:-35.34750; 174.32639
1329:Geographic features
836:on 5 December 2013.
818:. Education Counts.
700:growregions.govt.nz
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1564:Whangarei District
1348:Arakaninihi Island
903:Whangarei District
450:partnership school
158: • Total
145: • Total
101:Whangarei District
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1410:Whangārei Harbour
1400:Hurupaki Mountain
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1172:Whangārei Central
934:Hikurangi-Coastal
920:Whangarei Central
706:. 9 October 2020.
405:
404:
312:
311:
226:Te Uri o Hikihiki
210:Hawaiian language
208:" in the related
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172:
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1491:District Council
1343:Aorangaia Island
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