Tautoro
Tautoro | |
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| Coordinates:35°28′41″S173°50′24″E/ 35.478°S 173.840°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Northland Region |
| District | Far North District |
| Ward | Kaikohe/Hokianga |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Far North District Council |
| • Regional council | Northland Regional Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 43.07 km2(16.63 sq mi) |
| Population (2018 Census)[2] | |
| • Total | 210 |
| • Density | 4.9/km2(13/sq mi) |
Tautorois a locality about 8 km (5.0 mi) south-southeast ofKaikoheinNorthland,New Zealand.[3]Further to the south is theAwaruarural community.[4]The eastern part of the locality has a hill Tautoro at 463 m (1,519 ft) in height,[5]andLake Tauanuiwhich has sometimes also been given the locality's name.[6]
History and culture
[edit]- Kaikou Marae and Eparaima Makapi meeting house are affiliated withNgāti Hine.
- Kaingahoa Mataraua Marae and Tūmanako meeting house are affiliated withNgāi Tāwake ki te WaokuandNgāti Rangi.
- Te Maata Marae and Te Whare Huinga are connected toNgāti Moerewaand Ngāti Rangi.
- Te Rīngi and Māhūhū ki te Rangi meeting house are affiliated with Ngāti Moerewa.
- Māhūhū ki te Rangi Marae and meeting house belong to Ngāti Moerewa.
- Te Hungāiti is also a meeting ground for both hapū.[7][4]
In October 2020, the Government committed $90,424 from theProvincial Growth Fundto upgrade Te Maata Marae andTe Kotahitanga Marae,creating 12 jobs.[8]
The Awarua community has two Ngāpuhi marae:
- Te Hūruhi Marae and Ngāti Māhia meeting house are affiliated with Ngāti Hine andNgāti Māhia
- Ururangi Marae and meeting house are affiliated with Ngāti Māhia[7][4]
Name
[edit]Tautoro can mean to stretch forward and there are two versions of how the Ngāpuhi ancestorRāhiri,gave the name. Either at Tautoro he rested, stretching out his cloak string (tau: string; toro: to stretch) or his shoulder garment was burnt (tau: cord; toro: burned).[9]
Demographics
[edit]Tautoro is in an SA1 statistical area which covers 43.07 km2(16.63 sq mi).[1]The SA1 area is part of the larger Mataraua Forest statistical area.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 189 | — |
| 2013 | 213 | +1.72% |
| 2018 | 210 | −0.28% |
| Source:[2] | ||
The SA1 statistical area had a population of 210 at the2018 New Zealand census,a decrease of 3 people (−1.4%) since the2013 census,and an increase of 21 people (11.1%) since the2006 census.There were 72 households, comprising 93 males and 117 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.79 males per female. The median age was 35.3 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 57 people (27.1%) aged under 15 years, 33 (15.7%) aged 15 to 29, 99 (47.1%) aged 30 to 64, and 21 (10.0%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 37.1% European/Pākehā, 77.1% Māori, 8.6% Pacific peoples, 1.4% Asian, and 1.4% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 41.4% had no religion, 41.4% were Christian, 5.7% hadMāori religious beliefsand 1.4% were Muslim.
Of those at least 15 years old, 21 (13.7%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 30 (19.6%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $19,100, compared with $31,800 nationally. 15 people (9.8%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 57 (37.3%) people were employed full-time, 18 (11.8%) were part-time, and 21 (13.7%) were unemployed.[2]
Mataraua Forest statistical area
[edit]The statistical area of Mataraua Forest covers 272.81 km2(105.33 sq mi)[1]and had an estimated population of 600 as of June 2023,[10]with a population density of 2.2 people per km2.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 546 | — |
| 2013 | 477 | −1.91% |
| 2018 | 507 | +1.23% |
| Source:[11] | ||
Mataraua Forest had a population of 507 at the2018 New Zealand census,an increase of 30 people (6.3%) since the2013 census,and a decrease of 39 people (−7.1%) since the2006 census.There were 168 households, comprising 246 males and 261 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.94 males per female. The median age was 36.5 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 129 people (25.4%) aged under 15 years, 93 (18.3%) aged 15 to 29, 231 (45.6%) aged 30 to 64, and 57 (11.2%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 45.0% European/Pākehā, 70.4% Māori, 5.3% Pacific peoples, 2.4% Asian, and 1.2% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
The percentage of people born overseas was 6.5, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 42.6% had no religion, 43.2% were Christian, 2.4% hadMāori religious beliefs,0.6% were Muslim, 0.6% were Buddhist and 1.2% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 42 (11.1%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 84 (22.2%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $19,700, compared with $31,800 nationally. 27 people (7.1%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 150 (39.7%) people were employed full-time, 51 (13.5%) were part-time, and 24 (6.3%) were unemployed.[11]
Education
[edit]Tautoro School is a coeducational full primary (years 1-8) school with a roll of 162 students as of August 2024.[12][13]
The school celebrated its centenary in 2006.[14]It was originally called Tautoro Native School.[15]
Notes
[edit]- ^abc"ArcGIS Web Application".statsnz.maps.arcgis.com.Retrieved25 December2023.
- ^abc"Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census".Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7000359.
- ^Roger Smith, GeographX (2005).The Geographic Atlas of New Zealand.Robbie Burton. pp. map 23.ISBN1-877333-20-4.
- ^abc"Māori Maps".maorimaps.com.Te Potiki National Trust.
- ^"NZTopoMap:Tautoro".Retrieved22 September2024.
- ^Clayworth, Peter (2016).A History of the Motatau Blocks c.1880-c.1980. Report commissioned by the Waitangi Tribunal for stage 2 of the Te Paparahi o Te Raki inquiry (Wai 1040)(PDF)(Report). pp. 1–552.Retrieved22 September2024.: 278
- ^ab"Te Kāhui Māngai directory".tkm.govt.nz.Te Puni Kōkiri.
- ^"Marae Announcements"(Excel).growregions.govt.nz.Provincial Growth Fund.9 October 2020.
- ^"New Zealand Gazetteer:Tautoro".Retrieved22 September2024.
- ^"Population estimate tables - NZ.Stat".Statistics New Zealand.Retrieved25 October2023.
- ^ab"Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census".Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Mataraua Forest (104000).2018 Census place summary: Mataraua Forest
- ^"New Zealand Schools Directory".New Zealand Ministry of Education.Retrieved17 September2024.
- ^Education Counts: Tautoro School
- ^"Tautoro School Centennial 2006".Education Gazette New Zealand.
- ^"History".Tautoro School.Retrieved7 May2020.