Mōkau
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Mōkau is a small
and, eventually, New Plymouth.The Mōkau River Bridge opened in 1927.[4]
Mōkau is a popular location for whitebaiting and other fishing including for kahawai (mainly found at the river mouth) and snapper (which are found right along the coast in several spots).
Mōkau also has a couple of outstanding surf breaks that, in the right conditions, can produce waves of up to 6 ft (1.8m).
The local
Demographics
Statistics New Zealand describes Mōkau as a rural settlement, which covers 19.82 km2 (7.65 sq mi)
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 129 | — |
| 2013 | 108 | −2.51% |
| 2018 | 117 | +1.61% |
| Source: [8] | ||
Mōkau had a population of 117 at the
Ethnicities were 84.6% European/Pākehā, 23.1% Māori, 2.6% Asian, and 2.6% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 51.3% had no religion, 35.9% were Christian, and 2.6% had Māori religious beliefs.
Of those at least 15 years old, 3 (2.7%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 42 (37.8%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $22,000, compared with $31,800 nationally. 6 people (5.4%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 42 (37.8%) people were employed full-time, 15 (13.5%) were part-time, and 3 (2.7%) were unemployed.[8]
Education
Mōkau School is a co-educational state primary school,[9] with a roll of 26 as of February 2024.[10][11]
Museum and art gallery
Mōkau has a small community museum and art gallery.[12]
References
- ^ a b "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 6 November 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)
- ^ McKinlay Douglas Ltd (October 2006). "Local government structure and efficiency" (PDF). p. 79.
- ^ Auckland Weekly News photo of 1927 opening of Mokau River Bridge
- ^ "Te Kāhui Māngai directory". tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri.
- ^ "Māori Maps". maorimaps.com. Te Potiki National Trust.
- ^ 2018 Census place summary: Herangi
- ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7013195.
- ^ "Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- Education Review Office.
- ^ "About Us". Mokau Museum and Gallery. Retrieved 3 October 2023.