Waimauku
Waimauku | ||
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Region Auckland | | |
Ward | Rodney ward | |
Community board | Rodney Local Board | |
Electorates | ||
Government | ||
• Territorial Authority | Auckland Council | |
Area | ||
• Total | 1.44 km2 (0.56 sq mi) | |
Population (June 2023)[2] | ||
• Total | 1,330 | |
• Density | 920/km2 (2,400/sq mi) |
Waimauku is a small locality in the
Formerly a farming and fruit-growing community, the area around Waimauku now features a number of wineries and an increasing suburban and lifestyle farming population.
The
History
The area is in the traditional rohe of Te Kawerau ā Maki.[10] The name Waimauku describes the banks of the Kaipara River near the modern settlement, and how when they flooded only tī mauku (cabbage trees) would be visible.[10]
The Waimauku Dairy Factory was established in 1909, specialising in collecting cream from the surrounding areas. By 1951 it was converted into a bulk receiving station for cream, and closed in 1956.[11] In 1921, St Martin's Church was established at Waimauku.[12]
Demographics
Waimauku covers 1.44 km2 (0.56 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 1,330 as of June 2023,[2] with a population density of 924 people per km2.
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
---|---|---|
2006 | 1,014 | — |
2013 | 1,173 | +2.10% |
2018 | 1,338 | +2.67% |
Source: [13] |
Before the 2023 census, Waimauku had a significantly larger boundary, covering 5.63 km2 (2.17 sq mi).
Ethnicities were 93.7% European/Pākehā, 11.0% Māori, 3.4% Pacific peoples, 4.5% Asian, and 1.8% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
The percentage of people born overseas was 22.0, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 61.0% had no religion, 30.5% were Christian, 1.1% were Hindu, 0.4% were Buddhist and 1.3% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 234 (22.4%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 135 (12.9%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $45,400, compared with $31,800 nationally. 312 people (29.9%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 588 (56.3%) people were employed full-time, 174 (16.7%) were part-time, and 18 (1.7%) were unemployed.[13]
Marae
The local Reweti Marae is affiliated with the Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara and Ngāti Whātua hapū of Te Taoū.[14] It features Whiti te Rā meeting house.[15]
Governance
Waimauku is part of the Local Government
Waimauku is in the Kaipara ki Mahurangi electorate. (Previously Helensville 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
Waimauku School is a coeducational full primary (years 1-8) school with a roll of 677 students as at February 2024.[16][17]
The local secondary school is Kaipara College.
References
- ^ a b c "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ a b "Population estimate tables - NZ.Stat". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ISBN 0-7900-0952-8.
- ISBN 1-877333-20-4.
- ^ Wises New Zealand Guide, 7th Edition 1979. p.475
- ^ Auckland Regional Council Summary Draft Plan 2008/2009
- ^ "Commuter train services to resume to Helensville". The New Zealand Herald. 27 June 2007.
- ^ Dearnaley, Mathew (14 July 2008). "New commuter train services". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 14 July 2008.
- ^ "Calls for rail to ease congestion in Auckland's north-west". Stuff. 27 September 2016. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
- ^ a b Te Kawerau ā Maki; The Trustees of Te Kawerau Iwi Settlement Trust; The Crown (22 February 2014). "Te Kawerau ā Maki Deed of Settlement Schedule" (PDF). Retrieved 10 May 2022.
- ^ Dunsford 2002, pp. 241–242.
- ^ Dunsford 2002, pp. 91.
- ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Waimauku (114200). 2018 Census place summary: Waimauku
- ^ "Te Kāhui Māngai directory". tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri.
- ^ "Māori Maps". maorimaps.com. Te Potiki National Trust.
- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ^ Education Counts: Waimauku School
Bibliography
- Dunsford, Deborah (2002). Doing It Themselves: the Story of Kumeu, Huapai and Taupaki. Huapai-Kumeu Lions Club. ISBN 0-473-08969-6.