Wharekahika
Wharekahika / Hicks Bay | |
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Town | |
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| Coordinates: 37°36′S 178°18′E / 37.600°S 178.300°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Gisborne District |
| Ward | Tairāwhiti General Ward |
| Electorates | |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.28 km2 (0.49 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2023)[2] | |
| • Total | 190 |
| • Density | 150/km2 (380/sq mi) |
| Postcode(s) | 4087 |
Wharekahika or Hicks Bay (officially Wharekahika / Hicks Bay) is a bay and coastal area in the
The area is named after
Demographics
Statistics New Zealand describes Hicks Bay as a rural settlement, which covers 1.28 km2 (0.49 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 190 as of June 2023,[2] with a population density of 148 people per km2. It is part of the wider East Cape statistical area.[6]
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 147 | — |
| 2013 | 153 | +0.57% |
| 2018 | 162 | +1.15% |
| Source: [7] | ||
Hicks Bay had a population of 162 at the
Ethnicities were 14.8% European/Pākehā, 96.3% Māori, and 1.9% Pacific peoples. 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, 37.0% were Christian, 1.9% had Māori religious beliefs and 1.9% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 15 (14.3%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 27 (25.7%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $20,000, compared with $31,800 nationally. 9 people (8.6%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 39 (37.1%) people were employed full-time, 15 (14.3%) were part-time, and 9 (8.6%) were unemployed.[7]
Climate
Hicks Bay experiences a mild, temperate climate, with warm summers and mild winters. The area is known for its frequent rainfall, which helps to keep the landscape lush and green throughout the year.[8]
Marae
The local Hinemaurea ki Wharekahika Marae is a
In October 2020, the Government committed $520,760 from the
Education
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Kawakawa Mai Tawhiti is a Year 1–13
References
- ^ a b "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 15 January 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)
- ^ Hariss, Gavin. "Hicks Bay, Gisborne". topomap.co.nz. NZ Topo Map.
- ^ "Hicks Bay - Wharekahika". gisbornenz. Gisborne NZ Tourism.
- ^ "NZGB notices – June 2019". Land Information New Zealand. 25 June 2019. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
- ^ 2018 Census place summary: East Cape
- ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7015465.
- ^ ""Hicks Bay: Where Rugged Coastline Meets Enchanting Wilderness - New Zealand Govt".
- ^ "Te Kāhui Māngai directory". tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri.
- ^ "Māori Maps". maorimaps.com. Te Potiki National Trust.
- Provincial Growth Fund. 9 October 2020.
- Education Review Office.
- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ^ "Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.