Tanners Point

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Tanners Point
Rural settlement
Tanners Point Recreational Reserve
Tanners Point Recreational Reserve
Map
Coordinates: 37°28′55″S 175°56′38″E / 37.482°S 175.944°E / -37.482; 175.944
CountryNew Zealand
RegionBay of Plenty
Territorial authorityWestern Bay of Plenty District
WardKatikati-Waihi Beach Ward
CommunityKatikati Community
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial AuthorityWestern Bay of Plenty District Council
 • Regional councilBay of Plenty Regional Council
Area
 • Total0.45 km2 (0.17 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2024)[2]
 • Total220
 • Density490/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
Postcode(s)
3177

Tanners Point is a rural settlement in the Western Bay of Plenty District and Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand's North Island. It is on a headland on the eastern side of Tauranga Harbour, opposite Katikati Entrance.[3]

A reserve and walkway preserve the coastal areas of the settlement.[4]

The area, initially a Native reserve, was first called Frazer's Point and later Tanner's Point for local farmer Thomas Tanner who arrived in New Zealand in 1875.[5] Both names were in use in the early 20th century.[6][7]

Demographics

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Tanners Point is defined by Statistics New Zealand as a rural settlement and covers 0.45 km2 (0.17 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 220 as of June 2024,[2] with a population density of 489 people per km2. It is part of the larger Tahawai statistical area.[8]

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
2006216—    
2013171−3.28%
2018201+3.29%
Source: [9]

Tanners Point had a population of 201 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 30 people (17.5%) since the 2013 census, and a decrease of 15 people (−6.9%) since the 2006 census. There were 93 households, comprising 105 males and 96 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.09 males per female. The median age was 62.7 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 12 people (6.0%) aged under 15 years, 12 (6.0%) aged 15 to 29, 90 (44.8%) aged 30 to 64, and 87 (43.3%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 94.0% European/Pākehā, 4.5% Māori, 1.5% Pacific peoples, and 3.0% Asian. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 49.3% had no religion, 34.3% were Christian, 1.5% were Hindu, 1.5% were Buddhist and 4.5% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 42 (22.2%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 30 (15.9%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $31,600, compared with $31,800 nationally. 36 people (19.0%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 60 (31.7%) people were employed full-time, 24 (12.7%) were part-time, and 6 (3.2%) were unemployed.[9]

References

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  1. ^ a b "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 24 November 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
  3. ^ Harriss, Gavin (August 2022). Tanners Point, Bay of Plenty (Map). NZ Topo Map.
  4. ^ "Tanners Point". Western Bay of Plenty District Council. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  5. ^ Rorke, Jinty (27 March 1995). "Western Bay of Plenty Street Names – Katikati – Farming Families". Bay of Plenty Times.
  6. ^ "Personal Notes". Bay of Plenty Times. 25 May 1908.
  7. ^ "Tauranga Harbour – Proposal for Reclamation". The New Zealand Herald. 17 August 1932.
  8. ^ 2018 Census place summary: Tahawai
  9. ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7013525.