Kaukapakapa
Kaukapakapa | |
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Coordinates: 36°36′58″S 174°29′29″E / 36.61611°S 174.49139°E | |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Auckland Region |
Ward | Rodney ward |
Community board | Rodney Local Board |
Electorates | |
Government | |
• Territorial Authority | Auckland Council |
Area | |
• Total | 5.26 km2 (2.03 sq mi) |
Population (June 2023)[2] | |
• Total | 1,080 |
• Density | 210/km2 (530/sq mi) |
Kaukapakapa is a
"Kaukapakapa" is a Māori name meaning "to swim with much splashing".[5] The town is commonly known to the locals in its shortened form "Kaukap".[6]
Geography
Kaukapakapa is located in western Rodney at the navigable headlands of the Kaukapakapa River, which flows into the Kaipara River. The town is located near Helensville and the Kaipara Harbour.[7]
History
European settlement of the area began in 1860, when the Government bought land from local Māori.
The
The North Auckland railway line reached Kaukapakapa in 1889.[15] A creamery was built next to the railway station to service the developing dairy industry.[16][17] St Clement's Anglican Church was established at Kaukapakapa in 1919.[18]
In 2008 Genesis Energy proposed building a gas-fired power station called Rodney Power Station near Kaukapakapa. Despite local opposition,[19] the project was granted resource consent in 2009.[20] The project was abandoned in 2015.[21]
Demographics
Statistics New Zealand describes Kaukapakapa as a rural settlement, which covers 5.26 km2 (2.03 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 1,080 as of June 2023,[2] with a population density of 205 people per km2. The settlement was part of the larger Te Kuru statistical area in the 2018 census.
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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2006 | 540 | — |
2013 | 609 | +1.73% |
2018 | 873 | +7.47% |
Source: [22] |
Kaukapakapa had a population of 873 at the
Ethnicities were 93.1% European/Pākehā, 11.7% Māori, 2.4% Pacific peoples, 3.1% Asian, and 2.4% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 60.8% had no religion, 30.9% were Christian, 1.0% had Māori religious beliefs, 0.3% were Buddhist and 1.7% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 120 (18.6%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 75 (11.6%) people had no formal qualifications. 195 people (30.2%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 399 (61.9%) people were employed full-time, 93 (14.4%) were part-time, and 21 (3.3%) were unemployed.[22]
Kaukapakapa Rural and Te Kuru
Kaukapakapa Rural statistical area covers 90.83 km2 (35.07 sq mi)[1] to the west, north and east of the town. It had an estimated population of 1,910 as of June 2023,[23] with a population density of 21 people per km2.
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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2006 | 1,695 | — |
2013 | 2,010 | +2.46% |
2018 | 2,484 | +4.33% |
Source: [24] |
Before the 2023 census, Te Kuru statistical area included the town and most of Kaukapakapa Rural, covering 80.93 km2 (31.25 sq mi).
Ethnicities were 93.4% European/Pākehā, 11.2% Māori, 2.4% Pacific peoples, 2.7% Asian, and 2.3% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
The percentage of people born overseas was 21.1, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 61.2% had no religion, 27.7% were Christian, 0.5% had Māori religious beliefs, 0.2% were Hindu, 0.7% were Buddhist and 1.9% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 348 (18.1%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 255 (13.3%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $42,400, compared with $31,800 nationally. 513 people (26.7%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 1,122 (58.3%) people were employed full-time, 327 (17.0%) were part-time, and 45 (2.3%) were unemployed.[24]
Governance
Kaukapakapa is part of the local government
Kaukapakapa is in the Kaipara ki Mahurangi parliamentary electorate.
Economy
The township is in the North West Country Inc business improvement district zone. The business association which represents businesses from Kaukapakapa to Riverhead.
Education
Kaukapakapa School is a coeducational full primary school (years 1-8), with a roll of 261 students as of February 2024.[25][26] The school celebrated its 125th reunion in 1998.[27]
Kaukapakapa also has two early learning institutions: The Kaukapakapa Pre-School, located near the primary school, and a Playcentre located in Macky Road. (Established in 1976) [28]
Publications
Kaukapakapa's only local publication dedicated to Kaukapakapa news and events is the Kaukapakapa Kourier, a free newsletter delivered to local residents by post and also available online in PDF format.[29]
Notable people
- Alan Gibbs - businessman and art collector.
- All Blackrugby player
Amenities
The Omeru Scenic Reserve is located north of Kaukapakapa, at the confluence of the Omeru Stream and Waitangi Stream. The reserve was gifted to Auckland by Basil Orr in 1971, and features a number of waterfalls, including the Omeru Falls and Waitangi Falls.[30][31][32] The site of the Omeru pā can be found within the reserve.[32]
References
- ^ a b c d "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
- ^ a b "Subnational population estimates (RC, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (regional councils); "Subnational population estimates (TA, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (territorial authorities); "Subnational population estimates (urban rural), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (urban areas)
- ISBN 0-7900-0952-8.
- ISBN 1-877333-20-4.
- ^ Reed, A.W. (1996) The Reed Dictionary of Mǎori Place Names: Te Papakupu Ingoa Wǎhi Mǎori a Reed (3rd ed.). Reed Books: Auckland, New Zealand
- ^ "Kaukapakapa Travel Guide". Jasons Travel Media.
- ISSN 0110-4705.
- ^ Ryburn 1999, pp. 25.
- ^ Ryburn 1999, pp. 30.
- ^ Ryburn 1999, pp. 49–50, 86–87, 89.
- ^ Ryburn 1999, pp. 187–188.
- ^ Ryburn 1999, pp. 42, 201.
- ^ Ryburn 1999, pp. 139.
- ^ Ryburn 1999, pp. 43–44, 138.
- ^ Ryburn 1999, pp. 83–84.
- ^ Ryburn 1999, pp. 62.
- ^ "Kaukapakapa". Helensville Museum. Retrieved 6 September 2008.
- ISBN 0-473-08969-6.
- ^ Thompson, Wayne (22 August 2008). "Parties warming up on power station hearing". The New Zealand Herald.
- ^ "Moving closer to Rodney power station". Stuff. 27 March 2009.
- ^ "Genesis axes Rodney power station plan". RNZ. 8 July 2015. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7001377–7001378 and 7001380–7001382.
- ^ "Population estimate tables - NZ.Stat". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Te Kuru (111600). 2018 Census place summary: Te Kuru
- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ^ Education Counts: Kaukapakapa School
- ^ "Jubilees & reunions - Kaukapakapa School". Education Gazette New Zealand. 77 (13). 3 August 1998. [dead link]
- ^ "Playcentre Details Kaukapakapa". Archived from the original on 26 January 2015.
- ^ "Kaukapakapa Kourier". Archived from the original on 5 September 2013.
- ^ "Omeru Falls". New Zealand Gazetteer. Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
- ^ "Waitangi Falls". New Zealand Gazetteer. Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
- ^ Wikidata Q118136068.
Bibliography
- Ryburn, Wayne (1999). Tall Spars, Steamers & Gum. Auckland, N.Z.: Kaipara Publications. ISBN 0-473-06176-7.