Ohinemutu
This article will address the topic of Ohinemutu, a matter that has aroused the interest and curiosity of many people throughout history. Ohinemutu has been the subject of debate, research and reflection in different areas, from science to popular culture. In this sense, it is pertinent to delve into the meaning and importance of Ohinemutu, as well as its impact on contemporary society. Through a detailed and contextualized analysis, we will seek to provide the reader with a broad and complete vision of Ohinemutu, with the purpose of enriching their knowledge and understanding of this particular topic.
Ohinemutu | |
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.JPG) St Faith's Anglican Church | |
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| Coordinates: 38°07′44″S 176°14′42″E / 38.129°S 176.245°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| City | Rotorua |
| Local authority | Rotorua Lakes Council |
| Electoral ward | Te Ipu Wai Auraki General Ward |
| Area | |
| • Land | 121 ha (299 acres) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,290 |
| Koutu | Lake Rotorua | (Lake Rotorua) |
| Mangakakahi |
  Ohinemutu  |
Lake Rotorua |
| Utuhina | Victoria | Rotorua Central |
Ohinemutu or Ōhinemutu is a suburb in Rotorua, New Zealand. It includes a living Māori village and the original settlement of Rotorua.
Demographics
The statistical area of Kuirau, which corresponds to Ohinemutu, covers 1.21 km2 (0.47 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 1,290 as of June 2023, with a population density of 1,066 people per km2.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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| 2006 | 927 | — |
| 2013 | 921 | −0.09% |
| 2018 | 1,065 | +2.95% |
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Kuirau had a population of 1,065 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 144 people (15.6%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 138 people (14.9%) since the 2006 census. There were 378 households, comprising 552 males and 516 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.07 males per female. The median age was 33.9 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 210 people (19.7%) aged under 15 years, 261 (24.5%) aged 15 to 29, 462 (43.4%) aged 30 to 64, and 135 (12.7%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 35.8% European/Pākehā, 62.8% Māori, 6.5% Pacific peoples, 15.5% Asian, and 2.3% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
The percentage of people born overseas was 19.4, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 39.4% had no religion, 38.6% were Christian, 7.0% had Māori religious beliefs, 3.1% were Hindu, 0.6% were Muslim, 0.8% were Buddhist and 3.9% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 174 (20.4%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 141 (16.5%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $20,800, compared with $31,800 nationally. 66 people (7.7%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 357 (41.8%) people were employed full-time, 126 (14.7%) were part-time, and 87 (10.2%) were unemployed.
Marae
The area has four marae:
- Te Kuirau or Utuhina Marae and Te Roro o Te Rangi meeting house is a meeting place of the Ngāti Whakaue hapū of Ngāti te Roro o te Rangi.
- Te Papaiouru Marae and Tamatekapua meeting house is a meeting place of the Ngāti Whakaue hapū of Ngāti Hurunga Te Rangi, Ngāti Pūkaki, Ngāti Taeotu, Ngāti Te Rangiwaho, Ngāti te Roro o te Rangi and Ngāti Tūnohopū.
- Para te Hoata or Tūnohopū Marae and Tūnohopū meeting house is a meeting place of the Ngāti Whakaue hapū of Ngāti Tūnohopū and Ngāti Whakaue.
- Waikite Marae and Tiki meeting house is a meeting place of the Ngāti Whakaue hapū of Ngāti Whakaue.
Notable people
References
- ^ a b "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
- ^ a b "Population estimate tables - NZ.Stat". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Kuirau (199800). 2018 Census place summary: Kuirau
- ^ "Te Kāhui Māngai directory". tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri.
- ^ "Māori Maps". maorimaps.com. Te Potiki National Trust.