14-568: Puketotara ( Māori : Puketōtara ) is a rural community in the Otorohanga District and Waikato region of New Zealand's North Island . The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of " totara hill" for Puketōtara . Hīona Marae, a meeting place of the Ngāti Maniapoto hapū of Pourahui , is affiliated with Waikato Tainui . It has two meeting houses : Haona Kaha and Te Awananui. In October 2020,
28-457: A population density of 5.5 people per km in June 2024. Ōtorohanga District had a population of 10,410 in the 2023 New Zealand census , an increase of 306 people (3.0%) since the 2018 census , and an increase of 1,269 people (13.9%) since the 2013 census . There were 5,499 males, 4,893 females and 21 people of other genders in 3,699 dwellings. 2.0% of people identified as LGBTIQ+ . The median age
42-532: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Otorohanga District Ōtorohanga District is a territorial authority in the King Country area and Waikato region of the North Island of New Zealand. It is a mostly rural area, with Ōtorohanga town being by far the biggest urban area, with a population nearing 3,000. The District was called Otorohanga County from 1971 to 1979. Ōtorohanga District
56-517: Is located south of Hamilton , west of Rotorua , and northwest of Taupō . It stretches from Kawhia Harbour on the west coast inland to the Pureora Forest Park . Adjacent local government districts are (clockwise from the north) Waikato , Waipā , South Waikato , Taupō , and Waitomo . The district has a land area of 1,999.18 square kilometres (771.89 sq mi). It is a mostly rural area, with significant areas of native forest. After
70-557: The Waikato Tainui hapū of Ngāti Ngutu and Ngāti Paretekawa . It includes the Moanakahakore meeting house . Hauturu School is a Year 1–8 co-educational state primary school. It is a decile 3 school with a roll of as of August 2024. It was founded in 1918, though Awaroa School got an Education Ministry grant from 1910. The school, which was also known as Awaroa School, was described as being made of packing cases before it
84-560: The land wars , the wider area of the King Country was a refuge for Tāwhiao , the second Māori King , and his followers. From 1864 to 1883, pākehā (white settlers) were not allowed into the area unless they had express permission. The district was used for farming from the late 19th century onwards. The first municipal government, Otorohanga County , was formed in 1922. In 1956, the northern part of Kawhia County and Otorohanga County were amalgamated. On 1 November 1971, Otorohanga Borough
98-631: The Government committed $ 2,584,751 from the Provincial Growth Fund to upgrade the marae and 5 other Waikato Tainui marae, creating 69 jobs. Ngutunui School is a Year 1–8 co-educational state primary school with a roll of 52 as of August 2024. The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "big lips" for Ngutunui . 38°02′58″S 175°10′05″E / 38.049462°S 175.168026°E / -38.049462; 175.168026 This Waikato geography article
112-415: The census question. Of those at least 15 years old, 810 (9.9%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 4,776 (58.3%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 2,364 (28.9%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $ 38,000, compared with $ 41,500 nationally. 645 people (7.9%) earned over $ 100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15
126-512: The mayor since the 2013 local elections . The District is entirely within the wider Waikato Regional Council area. The district's population in June 2024 was 11,050. The town of Ōtorohanga, located at about the centre of the district, is the largest town, with a population of 3,360. Other communities include Hauturu , Honikiwi , Kawhia , Maihiihi , Oparau , Ōtewā , Owhiro , Puketotara , Te Kawa and Wharepuhunga . The district covers 1,999.19 km (771.89 sq mi) and had
140-557: Was 38.3 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 2,223 people (21.4%) aged under 15 years, 1,740 (16.7%) aged 15 to 29, 4,683 (45.0%) aged 30 to 64, and 1,764 (16.9%) aged 65 or older. People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 76.3% European ( Pākehā ); 32.5% Māori ; 3.2% Pasifika ; 4.4% Asian ; 0.6% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 2.8% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English
154-500: Was rebuilt in 1924. A request to extend Hauturu Road up the Awaroa valley was made by the new settlers in 1905. Te Koraha School was open from at least 1911 to 1935. It was about 12km12 km (7.5 mi) up the Awaroa valley. 38°06′16″S 174°55′50″E / 38.104438°S 174.930491°E / -38.104438; 174.930491 This Waikato geography article
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#1732884106519168-556: Was spoken by 96.9%, Māori language by 7.7%, Samoan by 0.3% and other languages by 5.1%. No language could be spoken by 2.2% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.5%. The percentage of people born overseas was 11.5, compared with 28.8% nationally. Religious affiliations were 26.8% Christian , 0.7% Hindu , 0.1% Islam , 2.5% Māori religious beliefs , 0.3% Buddhist , 0.3% New Age , 0.1% Jewish , and 1.5% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 60.0%, and 7.8% of people did not answer
182-527: Was subsumed into Otorohanga County. The Otorohanga District was declared in 1979 by renaming Otorohanga County. It was reconstituted as part of the 1989 local government reforms , with a nearly identical area. The seat of Ōtorohanga District Council is in the town of Ōtorohanga. The council is headed by a mayor, and complemented by seven councillors from five wards. The council wards are Kawhia/Tihiroa (two councillors), Waipa, Wharepuhunga, Kiokio/ Korakonui, and Ōtorohanga (two councillors). Max Baxter has been
196-481: Was that 4,230 (51.7%) people were employed full-time, 1,155 (14.1%) were part-time, and 234 (2.9%) were unemployed. Hauturu, Waikato Hauturu is a village near the eastern shores of the Kawhia Harbour , in the Otorohanga District and Waikato region of New Zealand's North Island . The local Rākaunui Marae is a meeting ground for the Ngāti Maniapoto hapū of Kerapa , Takiari and Te Waha , and
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