Ngawha Springs
Ngawha Springs | |
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| Coordinates: 35°24′32″S 173°51′36″E / 35.409°S 173.860°E | |
| Country | Northland Regional Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.67 km2 (1.42 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2023)[2] | |
| • Total | 180 |
| • Density | 49/km2 (130/sq mi) |
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Ngawha Springs (Māori: Ngāwhā) is a small settlement and hot water springs approximately five kilometres east of the town of Kaikohe in Northland, New Zealand. Ngāwhā means "boiling spring".[3]
The springs reputedly have therapeutic,
Ngāwhā Marae and its meeting house, E Koro Kia Tutuki, are a traditional meeting place for the local
Hot springs
The main Ngāwhā Springs pool complex has 16 public pools and 8 private pools.[6] The pools vary in temperature from the rather cool 32 °C / 89 °F to the extremely hot "Favourite" and "Doctor".[7] The complex was refurbished in 2020–21, including a new building with changing rooms, a cafe, ticket office, shop and rooms for health practitioners.[6][8] The previous major upgrade of facilities had been in the late 1970s.[9]
The nearby Ginns Ngawha Spa was closed in 2015,[10] then reopened temporarily while Ngāwhā Springs was being refurbished in 2020–21.[8] The two complexes are managed by the Parahirahi Ngāwhā Waiariki Trust.[8]
Demographics
Statistics New Zealand describes Ngāwhā Springs as a rural settlement. It covers 3.67 km2 (1.42 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 180 as of June 2023,[2] with a population density of 49 people per km2. The settlement is part of the larger Ngapuhi statistical area.[11]
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 132 | — |
| 2013 | 123 | −1.00% |
| 2018 | 147 | +3.63% |
| Source: [12] | ||
Ngāwhā Springs had a population of 147 at the
Ethnicities were 30.6% European/Pākehā, 83.7% Māori, 2.0% Pacific peoples, 2.0% Asian, and 4.1% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 49.0% had no religion, 28.6% were Christian, 8.2% had Māori religious beliefs, and 8.2% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 9 (8.1%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 21 (18.9%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $17,300, 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 33 (29.7%) people were employed full-time, 9 (8.1%) were part-time, and 27 (24.3%) were unemployed.[12]
References
- ^ a b "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 11 April 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)
- ^ Williams, Herbert W. (1971). "Ngāwhā". A Dictionary of the Maori Language (7th ed.). Wellington: A. R. Shearer, Government Printer.
- ^ "Te Kāhui Māngai directory". tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri.
- ^ "Māori Maps". maorimaps.com. Te Potiki National Trust.
- ^ a b "Major revamp of Ngawha Springs complete". waateanews.com. 25 April 2021. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
- ^ "Te Waiariki Ngawha Springs". ngawha.com. Parahirahi Ngawha Waiariki Trust. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
- ^ a b c de Graaf, Peter (26 April 2021). "Historic Ngāwhā hot springs reopening after year-long revamp". Northern Advocate. Retrieved 4 August 2022 – via The New Zealand Herald.
- ^ "Redevelopment and enhancement project". Ngawha Springs. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
- ^ de Graaf, Peter (23 September 2015). "Asbestos casts doubt on Ngawha Springs". Northern Advocate. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
- ^ 2018 Census place summary: Ngapuhi
- ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7000299.
External links
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