Mārahau
Mārahau | |
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UTC+13 (NZDT) | |
Area code | 03 |
Mārahau is a village in the
The Mārahau community has adopted their own flag, named Te Hau, designed by local artist Tim Wraight in 2012. The blue represents the ocean and sky, the green triangle represents Tākaka Hill, the golden sand bay is represented by the golden moon and the two stars represent the two islands, Adele and Fisherman.[5]
Demographics
Mārahau is described by Statistics New Zealand as a rural settlement. It covers 6.14 km2 (2.37 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 270 as of June 2023,[2] with a population density of 44 people per km2. It is part of the larger Kaiteriteri-Riwaka statistical area.[6]
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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2006 | 186 | — |
2013 | 198 | +0.90% |
2018 | 231 | +3.13% |
Source: [7] |
Mārahau had a population of 231 at the
Ethnicities were 97.4% European/Pākehā, 5.2% Māori, 1.3% Pasifika, 1.3% Asian, and 1.3% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 66.2% had no religion, 22.1% were Christian, 1.3% had Māori religious beliefs, 1.3% were Buddhist and 2.6% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 54 (26.5%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 27 (13.2%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $28,100, compared with $31,800 nationally. 30 people (14.7%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 90 (44.1%) people were employed full-time, 57 (27.9%) were part-time, and 6 (2.9%) were unemployed.[7]
References
- ^ a b "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- ^ 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)
- ^ "Marahau Travel Guide". Jasons Travel Media. Archived from the original on 23 March 2012. Retrieved 23 August 2011.
- ^ "Marahau travel". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
- ^ Gooch, Carly. "Marahau's flag flies proudly over 'independent' community". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
- ^ 2018 Census place summary: Kaiteriteri-Riwaka
- ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7022558.