For the locality in Northland, New Zealand, see Whangaruru.
Mōkau is a small town on the west coast of New Zealand's North Island, located at the mouth of the Mōkau River on the North Taranaki Bight. Mōkau is in the Waitomo District and Waikato region local government areas, just north of the boundary with the New Plymouth District and the Taranaki Region. Prior to 1989, the town was classed as being in Taranaki, and there is still a feeling that the community of interest is most associated with New Plymouth, 90 km to the southwest.[3]State Highway 3 passes through the town on its route from Te Kūiti to Waitara and, eventually, New Plymouth.
Mōkau
Village
Mōkau panorama: river, SH3 bridge, beach - and Mt. Taranaki far away (82km = 51mi) in the background
Mōkau is a popular location for whitebaiting and other fishing including for kahawai (mainly found at the river mouth) and snapper (which are found right along the coast in several spots).
Mōkau also has a couple of outstanding surf breaks that, in the right conditions, can produce waves of up to 6 ft (1.8m).
Statistics New Zealand describes Mōkau as a rural settlement, which covers 19.82 km2 (7.65 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 100 as of June 2023,[2] with a population density of 5.0 people per km2. The settlement is part of the larger Herangi statistical area.[7]
The view of Mōkau and the coast to the north from the Waitomo boundary on SH3.
Mōkau had a population of 117 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 9 people (8.3%) since the 2013 census, and a decrease of 12 people (−9.3%) since the 2006 census. There were 66 households, comprising 60 males and 57 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.05 males per female. The median age was 58.9 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 6 people (5.1%) aged under 15 years, 12 (10.3%) aged 15 to 29, 57 (48.7%) aged 30 to 64, and 39 (33.3%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 84.6% European/Pākehā, 23.1% Māori, 2.6% Asian, and 2.6% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 51.3% had no religion, 35.9% were Christian, and 2.6% had Māori religious beliefs.
Of those at least 15 years old, 3 (2.7%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 42 (37.8%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $22,000, 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 42 (37.8%) people were employed full-time, 15 (13.5%) were part-time, and 3 (2.7%) were unemployed.[8]
Educationedit
Mōkau School is a co-educational state primary school,[9] with a roll of 26 as of February 2024.[10][11]
Museum and art galleryedit
Mōkau has a small community museum and art gallery.[12]
Referencesedit
^ ab"ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
^ ab"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)
^McKinlay Douglas Ltd (October 2006). "Local government structure and efficiency" (PDF). p. 79.
^Auckland Weekly News photo of 1927 opening of Mokau River Bridge
^"About Us". Mokau Museum and Gallery. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
April 10, 2024
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For the locality in Northland New Zealand see Whangaruru Mōkau is a small town on the west coast of New Zealand s North Island located at the mouth of the Mōkau River on the North Taranaki Bight Mōkau is in the Waitomo District and Waikato region local government areas just north of the boundary with the New Plymouth District and the Taranaki Region Prior to 1989 the town was classed as being in Taranaki and there is still a feeling that the community of interest is most associated with New Plymouth 90 km to the southwest 3 State Highway 3 passes through the town on its route from Te Kuiti to Waitara and eventually New Plymouth MōkauVillageMōkau panorama river SH3 bridge beach and Mt Taranaki far away 82km 51mi in the backgroundCoordinates 38 41 S 174 37 E 38 683 S 174 617 E 38 683 174 617CountryNew ZealandRegionWaikato regionDistrictWaitomo DistrictWardWaitomo Rural WardElectoratesTaranaki King CountryTe Tai Hauauru Maori Government Territorial AuthorityWaitomo District Council Regional councilWaikato Regional CouncilArea 1 Territorial19 82 km2 7 65 sq mi Population June 2023 2 Territorial100 Density5 0 km2 13 sq mi Time zoneUTC 12 NZST Summer DST UTC 13 NZDT The Mōkau River Bridge opened in 1927 4 Mōkau is a popular location for whitebaiting and other fishing including for kahawai mainly found at the river mouth and snapper which are found right along the coast in several spots Mōkau also has a couple of outstanding surf breaks that in the right conditions can produce waves of up to 6 ft 1 8m The local marae Te Kawau Papakainga Marae and Waiopapa meeting house are affiliated with the Ngati Maniapoto hapu of Ngati Rakei Rōra and Rungaterangi 5 6 Contents 1 Demographics 2 Education 3 Museum and art gallery 4 ReferencesDemographics editStatistics New Zealand describes Mōkau as a rural settlement which covers 19 82 km2 7 65 sq mi 1 and had an estimated population of 100 as of June 2023 2 with a population density of 5 0 people per km2 The settlement is part of the larger Herangi statistical area 7 Historical populationYearPop p a 2006129 2013108 2 51 2018117 1 61 Source 8 nbsp The view of Mōkau and the coast to the north from the Waitomo boundary on SH3 Mōkau had a population of 117 at the 2018 New Zealand census an increase of 9 people 8 3 since the 2013 census and a decrease of 12 people 9 3 since the 2006 census There were 66 households comprising 60 males and 57 females giving a sex ratio of 1 05 males per female The median age was 58 9 years compared with 37 4 years nationally with 6 people 5 1 aged under 15 years 12 10 3 aged 15 to 29 57 48 7 aged 30 to 64 and 39 33 3 aged 65 or older Ethnicities were 84 6 European Pakeha 23 1 Maori 2 6 Asian and 2 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 51 3 had no religion 35 9 were Christian and 2 6 had Maori religious beliefs Of those at least 15 years old 3 2 7 people had a bachelor s or higher degree and 42 37 8 people had no formal qualifications The median income was 22 000 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 42 37 8 people were employed full time 15 13 5 were part time and 3 2 7 were unemployed 8 Education editMōkau School is a co educational state primary school 9 with a roll of 26 as of February 2024 10 11 Museum and art gallery editMōkau has a small community museum and art gallery 12 References edit a b ArcGIS Web Application statsnz maps arcgis com Retrieved 6 November 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 McKinlay Douglas Ltd October 2006 Local government structure and efficiency PDF p 79 Auckland Weekly News photo of 1927 opening of Mokau River Bridge Te Kahui Mangai directory tkm govt nz Te Puni Kōkiri Maori Maps maorimaps com Te Potiki National Trust 2018 Census place summary Herangi a b Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census Statistics New Zealand March 2020 7013195 Ministry of Education School Profile educationcounts govt nz Ministry of Education New Zealand Schools Directory New Zealand Ministry of Education Retrieved 14 March 2024 Education Review Office Report ero govt nz Education Review Office About Us Mokau Museum and Gallery Retrieved 3 October 2023 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Mōkau amp oldid 1185652110, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
