Matakohe
Matakohe | |
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Northland Regional Council | |
Area | |
• Total | 23.22 km2 (8.97 sq mi) |
Population (2018 Census)[2] | |
• Total | 120 |
• Density | 5.2/km2 (13/sq mi) |
Matakohe is a settlement in
The Kauri Museum at Matakohe shows the area's heritage in the kauri timber industry.[5]
History
European settlement
The Matakohe block was first settled by Pākehā in 1863, when members of the
The
In the 1890s, the population of Matakohe increased from 93 to 231, and the town was described as "the principal place in the Otamatea County". By 1902 the town had two boarding houses, a library, stores and a goods shed, as well as the older church and school.[12] The population reached 264 in 1906, but declined to 141 in 1921.[13]
20th century
The town's focus shifted from gum digging to dairy farming in the early 20th century. Apple growing was also successful at first, but ceased by 1935 due to the
Marae
Matakohe has two
Demographics
Matakohe is in an SA1 statistical area which covers 15.00 km2 (5.79 sq mi).[1] The SA1 area is part of the larger Ruawai-Matakohe statistical area.[18]
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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2006 | 120 | — |
2013 | 141 | +2.33% |
2018 | 120 | −3.17% |
Source: [2] |
Matakohe had a population of 120 at the
Ethnicities were 92.5% European/Pākehā, 12.5% Māori, 0.0% Pacific peoples, 2.5% Asian, and 5.0% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 50.0% had no religion, 30.0% were Christian, 5.0% had Māori religious beliefs, 2.5% were Buddhist and 5.0% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 15 (14.3%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 30 (28.6%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $27,200, compared with $31,800 nationally. 15 people (14.3%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 45 (42.9%) people were employed full-time, 18 (17.1%) were part-time, and 3 (2.9%) were unemployed.[2]
Education
Matakohe School is a coeducational full primary (years 1–8) school with a roll of 49 students as of February 2024.[19][20] The school celebrated its 125th reunion in 2003.[21] When it was founded, the school shared a half day with Omaru School.[22] Over the years, it has amalgamated with Ararua, Hukatere, Oparakau and Parahi schools.[21]
There was a Matakohe School established in 1870. It used a church ante-room at first, then moved to the main church building while the school building was being constructed.[23][24]
Notable people
- Gordon Coates, Prime Minister 1925–28, born on the Hukatere Peninsula at Ruatuna, and attended Matakohe School.[25]
Notes
- ^ a b "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
- ^ a b c "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7001055.
- ISBN 0-7900-0952-8.
- ISBN 1-877333-20-4.
- ^ "Sustainable forest management". Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand.
- ^ Sir Henry Brett and Henry Hook (1927). The Albertlanders: Brave Pioneers of the 'Sixties. p. 234.
- ISBN 0-473-06176-7.
- ^ Ryburn, pp 75-76, 79-80
- ^ Ryburn, pp 40, 42, 55
- ^ Ryburn, pp 108-110
- ^ Ryburn, p 72
- ^ Ryburn, p 62, 64, 69
- ^ Ryburn, p 165
- ^ Ryburn, pp 156-7, 161
- ^ Ryburn, pp 188, 190, 192
- ^ "Te Kāhui Māngai directory". tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri.
- ^ "Māori Maps". maorimaps.com. Te Potiki National Trust.
- ^ 2018 Census place summary: Ruawai-Matakohe
- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ^ Education Counts: Matakohe School
- ^ a b "Matakohe School 125th Reunion". Education Gazette New Zealand. 82 (16). 1 September 2003.[dead link]
- ^ Ryburn, p 222
- ^ Ryburn, pp 45-46
- ^ "Matakohe: School Fete". Daily Southern Cross. XXVII (4330): 2. 1 July 1871.
- ^ Bassett, Michael. "Coates, Joseph Gordon". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 4 April 2011.