Panguru

Panguru
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Coordinates: 35°22′40″S 173°22′56″E / 35.37778°S 173.38222°E / -35.37778; 173.38222
CountryNew Zealand
RegionNorthland Region
DistrictFar North District
WardKaikohe-Hokianga
CommunityKaikohe-Hokianga
SubdivisionNorth Hokianga
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial AuthorityFar North District Council
 • Regional councilNorthland Regional Council
 • Mayor of Far NorthMoko Tepania
 • Northland MPGrant McCallum
 • Te Tai Tokerau MPMariameno Kapa-Kingi
Area
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 • Total11.19 km2 (4.32 sq mi)
Population
 (2023 Census)[2]
 • Total121
 • Density11/km2 (28/sq mi)

Panguru is a community in the northern Hokianga harbour, in Northland, New Zealand. The Whakarapa Stream flows from the Panguru Range in the Warawara Forest to the west, through Panguru and into the Hokianga.[3][4]

Demographics

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The SA1 statistical area which includes Panguru covers 11.19 km2 (4.32 sq mi).[1] The SA1 area is part of the larger Hokianga North statistical area.

Historical population for Panguru
YearPop.±% p.a.
2006105—    
201393−1.72%
201896+0.64%
2023123+5.08%
Source: [2][5]

The SA1 statistical area had a population of 123 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 27 people (28.1%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 30 people (32.3%) since the 2013 census. There were 69 males, 51 females and 3 people of other genders in 51 dwellings.[6] 4.9% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 47.4 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 24 people (19.5%) aged under 15 years, 15 (12.2%) aged 15 to 29, 51 (41.5%) aged 30 to 64, and 33 (26.8%) aged 65 or older.[5]

People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 26.8% European (Pākehā), 85.4% Māori, and 9.8% Pasifika. English was spoken by 97.6%, Māori language by 41.5%, Samoan by 2.4% and other languages by 2.4%. No language could be spoken by 2.4% (e.g. too young to talk). The percentage of people born overseas was 4.9, compared with 28.8% nationally.

Religious affiliations were 80.5% Christian, and 2.4% Islam. People who answered that they had no religion were 14.6%, and 4.9% of people did not answer the census question.

Of those at least 15 years old, 9 (9.1%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 48 (48.5%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 42 (42.4%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $23,800, compared with $41,500 nationally. 3 people (3.0%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 18 (18.2%) people were employed full-time, 15 (15.2%) were part-time, and 9 (9.1%) were unemployed.[5]

Hokianga North statistical area

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Hokianga North statistical area covers the western side of the area between Hokianga Harbour and Whangape Harbour, including the locality of Matihetihe. It has an area of 347.98 km2 (134.36 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 950 as of June 2024,[7] with a population density of 2.7 people per km2.

Historical population for Hokianga North
YearPop.±% p.a.
2006813—    
2013744−1.26%
2018795+1.33%
2023912+2.78%
Source: [8][9]

Hokianga North had a population of 912 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 117 people (14.7%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 168 people (22.6%) since the 2013 census. There were 474 males, 438 females and 3 people of other genders in 336 dwellings.[10] 1.6% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 43.5 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 204 people (22.4%) aged under 15 years, 120 (13.2%) aged 15 to 29, 405 (44.4%) aged 30 to 64, and 186 (20.4%) aged 65 or older.[9]

People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 30.9% European (Pākehā), 87.2% Māori, 6.6% Pasifika, 1.3% Asian, and 1.3% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 94.7%, Māori language by 40.1%, Samoan by 1.0% and other languages by 1.3%. No language could be spoken by 2.3% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.3%. The percentage of people born overseas was 4.6, compared with 28.8% nationally.

Religious affiliations were 61.2% Christian, 0.3% Islam, 3.9% Māori religious beliefs, 0.3% New Age, and 0.7% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 29.3%, and 4.6% of people did not answer the census question.

Of those at least 15 years old, 54 (7.6%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 399 (56.4%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 246 (34.7%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $23,600, compared with $41,500 nationally. 9 people (1.3%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 195 (27.5%) people were employed full-time, 108 (15.3%) were part-time, and 60 (8.5%) were unemployed.[9]

History and culture

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Panguru began as a Catholic settlement.[11] It was named Whakarapa until 1923, when Whina Cooper called a public meeting that led to the name being changed to distinguish it from another settlement of that name.[12]

There are three marae in the area connected to Te Rarawa hapū:

Education

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Te Kura Taumata o Panguru is a coeducational composite (years 1–15) school[15] with a roll of 126 students as of August 2024.[16]

It was the smallest high school in New Zealand at the time of its establishment in 1964.[17]

Notable people

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Notes

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  1. ^ a b c "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7000189.
  3. ^ Peter Dowling, ed. (2004). Reed New Zealand Atlas. Reed Books. pp. map 3. ISBN 0-7900-0952-8.
  4. ^ Roger Smith, GeographX (2005). The Geographic Atlas of New Zealand. Robbie Burton. pp. map 22. ISBN 1-877333-20-4.
  5. ^ a b c "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. 7000189. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  6. ^ "Totals by topic for dwellings, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  7. ^ "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
  8. ^ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Hokianga North (101600). 2018 Census place summary: Hokianga North
  9. ^ a b c "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Hokianga North (101600). Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  10. ^ "Totals by topic for dwellings, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  11. ^ "Hokianga district". Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand.
  12. ^ King, Michael. "Whina Cooper". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
  13. ^ "Māori Maps". maorimaps.com. Te Potiki National Trust.
  14. ^ "Te Kāhui Māngai directory". tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri.
  15. ^ Education Counts: Te Kura Taumata o Panguru
  16. ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  17. ^ "Te Kura Taumata O Panguru".
  18. ^ Hooker, Garry. "Piipi Raumati Cummins". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
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