Matapouri
Matapouri (Māori: Matapōuri) is a coastal settlement in the Whangarei District of Northland, New Zealand.[3][4] It is 7 km north of Tutukaka and 35 km north-east of Whangarei,[5][6][7] in an area known as the Tutukaka Coast. Matapouri was described by Whangarei District Council in 2010 as "an archetypal Kiwi bach settlement".[8] Holiday homes make up 90 per cent of the houses and at holiday times the number of residents swells to seven times its permanent population.[9]
Matapouri | |
|---|---|
| Matapōuri | |
Matapouri Bay | |
| Coordinates: 35°33′55″S 174°30′15″E / 35.56528°S 174.50417°ECoordinates: 35°33′55″S 174°30′15″E / 35.56528°S 174.50417°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Northland Region |
| District | Whangarei District |
| Ward | Hikurangi-Coastal Ward |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Whangarei District Council |
| • Regional council | Northland Regional Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.76 km2 (0.68 sq mi) |
| Population (2018 Census)[2] | |
| • Total | 192 |
| • Density | 110/km2 (280/sq mi) |
History
The early European settlement of Matapouri was based on the milling and transport of timber. The first school was built in 1899 and the first recorded store in 1912.[10]
Te Wai o Te Taniwha, the Mermaid Pools, was an informal tourist attraction, but was closed indefinitely in 2019 by the local Māori authorities, Te Whanau ā Rangiwhakaahu Hapū Trust, due to visitors leaving toilet waste and rubbish.[11]
Demographics
Statistics New Zealand describes Matapouri as a rural settlement. The settlement covers 1.76 km2 (0.68 sq mi).[1] The settlement is part of the larger Matapouri-Tutukaka statistical area.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 144 | — |
| 2013 | 147 | +0.29% |
| 2018 | 192 | +5.49% |
| Source: [2] | ||
Matapouri had a population of 192 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 45 people (30.6%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 48 people (33.3%) since the 2006 census. There were 69 households, comprising 90 males and 99 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.91 males per female. The median age was 46.1 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 42 people (21.9%) aged under 15 years, 21 (10.9%) aged 15 to 29, 96 (50.0%) aged 30 to 64, and 33 (17.2%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 65.6% European/Pākehā, 37.5% Māori, 10.9% Pacific peoples, 4.7% Asian, and 1.6% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 42.2% had no religion, 45.3% were Christian and 4.7% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 36 (24.0%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 18 (12.0%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $27,400, compared with $31,800 nationally. 24 people (16.0%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 63 (42.0%) people were employed full-time, 21 (14.0%) were part-time, and 12 (8.0%) were unemployed.[2]
Matapouri-Tutukaka statistical area
Matapouri-Tutukaka covers 78.47 km2 (30.30 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 1,930 as of June 2022,[12] with a population density of 25 people per km2.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1,203 | — |
| 2013 | 1,347 | +1.63% |
| 2018 | 1,692 | +4.67% |
| Source: [13] | ||
Matapouri-Tutukaka had a population of 1,692 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 345 people (25.6%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 489 people (40.6%) since the 2006 census. There were 657 households, comprising 846 males and 846 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.0 males per female. The median age was 49.1 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 297 people (17.6%) aged under 15 years, 198 (11.7%) aged 15 to 29, 834 (49.3%) aged 30 to 64, and 363 (21.5%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 89.4% European/Pākehā, 17.7% Māori, 2.5% Pacific peoples, 1.8% Asian, and 2.1% 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, 64.0% had no religion, 26.6% were Christian, 0.4% were Hindu, 0.2% were Muslim, 0.2% were Buddhist and 2.7% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 384 (27.5%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 159 (11.4%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $32,300, compared with $31,800 nationally. 258 people (18.5%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 630 (45.2%) people were employed full-time, 249 (17.8%) were part-time, and 36 (2.6%) were unemployed.[13]
Amenities
Matapōuri Marae is a meeting ground for Ngāti Rehua, Ngāti Toki-ki-te-Moananui of Ngātiwai, and Te Whānau a Rangiwhaakahu of Te Āki Tai.[14] It includes Te Tokomanawa o te Aroha meeting house.[15]
The present Matapouri Hall, based on a Keith Hay Homes design, was constructed on site in the 1970s. The hall has hosted organisations such as the Women's Institute as well as providing a place for church services, polling booths, social gatherings, New Years gala and other community events throughout the years. An earlier hall built in 1912 was demolished in 1970.[16]
References
Citations
- ^ a b c "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
- ^ a b c "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7000482.
- ^ "New Zealand's favourite family beaches revealed". NZ Herald. 20 January 2017. ISSN 1170-0777. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
- ^ "Matapouri and Woolleys Bay Whangarei District Council". www.wdc.govt.nz. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
- ^ Dinsdale, Mike (4 October 2017). "Australian tourism campaign for Northland ruled a success". NZ Herald. ISSN 1170-0777. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
- ^ "Matapouri Estuary". New Zealand Geographic. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
- ^ "Matapouri Bay | Northland & Bay of Islands, New Zealand". www.newzealand.com. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
- ^ "Whangarei District Growth Strategy", p. 199.
- ^ "Whangarei District Growth Strategy", p. 76.
- ^ "Whangarei District Growth Strategy", p. 202.
- ^ Moger, Laine (15 February 2019). "Matapouri Mermaid Pools closes indefinitely due to tourists' rubbish". Stuff.
- ^ "Population estimate tables - NZ.Stat". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
- ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Matapouri-Tutukaka (105600). 2018 Census place summary: Matapouri-Tutukaka
- ^ "Te Kāhui Māngai directory". tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri.
- ^ "Māori Maps". maorimaps.com. Te Potiki National Trust.
- ^ "The hall". Matapouri Hall Society. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
Works cited
- (PDF). Whangarei District Council. 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 February 2021. Retrieved 3 April 2021.