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48-522: Kaitaia ( Māori : Kaitāia ) is a town in the Far North District of New Zealand , at the base of the Aupōuri Peninsula , about 160 km northwest of Whangārei . It is the last major settlement on State Highway 1 . Ahipara Bay , the southern end of Te Oneroa-a-Tōhē / Ninety Mile Beach , is 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) west. The main industries are forestry and tourism . The population
96-460: A NZ$ 2,000 fine under the Data and Statistics Act 2022 . By 1 May, Statistics NZ confirmed that 4,408,894 people out of an estimated population of 5.15 million had returned their census forms. Statistics NZ spokesperson Tracy Dillimore confirmed that the national Census response rate was 86%. Deputy government statistician Simon Mason warned that people who had not completed their census forms would receive
144-440: A final notice from 9 May. National Party statistics spokesperson Simon Watts described the 2023 Census as a failure and doubted that Statistics NZ would reach its 90% target. Watts also disputed Statistic NZ's position that Cyclone Gabrielle had disrupted the census collection process, pointing out that most of the uncompleted forms were from major cities with lower completion rates among Māori and Pasifika. Watts estimated that
192-483: A new location to the south to facilitate the spread of the word, but Nōpera Panakareao wrote a heartfelt letter to the CMS committee, pleading not to take away 'one of the two candlesticks'. In February 1841, about 500 Māori were present at a CMS service. In 1852 arguments developed between one chief and his tribe, however the impact of the missionaries meant that the old ways of settling disputes had passed. Richard Matthews,
240-403: A population density of 11.2 people per km . Far North District had a population of 71,430 in the 2023 New Zealand census , an increase of 6,180 people (9.5%) since the 2018 census , and an increase of 15,696 people (28.2%) since the 2013 census . There were 35,529 males, 35,709 females and 192 people of other genders in 26,049 dwellings. 2.1% of people identified as LGBTIQ+ . The median age
288-439: A series of visits by Church Missionary Society (CMS) representatives including Samuel Marsden, and at different times, Joseph Matthews and William Gilbert Puckey . Puckey and Matthews had married two sisters, Matilda and Mary Ann Davis respectively, (daughters of Richard Davis, a lay missioner based at Waimate North ). They formed a tight band, initially living together in raupo huts, and then in houses they built. As Puckey and
336-509: A small urban area. It covers 8.48 km (3.27 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 6,380 as of June 2024, with a population density of 752 people per km. Kaitāia had a population of 5,955 in the 2023 New Zealand census , an increase of 87 people (1.5%) since the 2018 census , and an increase of 1,068 people (21.9%) since the 2013 census . There were 2,871 males, 3,069 females and 18 people of other genders in 1,962 dwellings. 2.0% of people identified as LGBTIQ+ . The median age
384-561: Is 6,380 as of June 2024, which makes it the second-largest town in the Far North District, after Kerikeri . The name Kaitāia means 'ample food', kai being the Māori word for food. The Muriwhenua are a group of six northern Māori iwi occupying the northernmost part of the North Island surrounding Kaitaia. The Kaitaia Mission Station was established between 1833 and 1834 after
432-610: Is one of the main centres in the Far North of New Zealand. It is near to popular tourist destinations such as Ahipara and is on State Highway 1 which leads up to Cape Reinga . The town's slogan is "Where journeys begin". An annual Snapper Surf Casting Competition is held in March, on Te Oneroa-a-Tōhē ( Ninety Mile Beach ) Snapper Bonanza Surf Casting Competition . The Aupouri Forest, to the North of Kaitaia, provides pine logs which are processed at
480-645: Is the northernmost territorial authority district of New Zealand , consisting of the northern part of the Northland Peninsula in the North Island . It stretches from North Cape / Otou and Cape Reinga / Te Rerenga Wairua in the north, down to the Bay of Islands , the Hokianga and the town of Kaikohe . The Far North District Council is based in Kaikohe , and has ten ward councillors representing four wards: Te Hiku (in
528-579: The Sunday Star Times reported that Statistics New Zealand was investigating allegations by former staff at Manurewa Marae that Te Pāti Māori (Māori Party) had illegally used 2023 census data to target Māori electorate voters in the Tāmaki Makaurau electorate during the 2023 New Zealand general election , and that participants were given supermarket vouchers, wellness packs and food parcels to encourage them to fill out census forms and switch to
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#1732855159021576-699: The Aupōuri Peninsula past Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe / Ninety Mile Beach to the main body of the Northland Peninsula , where it encompasses the Parengarenga Harbour , Whangaroa Harbour and Bay of Islands (on the east coast) and Hokianga (on the west coast). It borders on the Kaipara and Whangarei Districts, which are the other two territorial authorities in the Northland Region. Far North District covers 6,686.61 km (2,581.71 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 74,700 as of June 2024, with
624-689: The Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Act 2022 , and the curriculum’s requirements around relationship and sexuality guidelines. Oturu School is a primary school to the north east serving years 1–8, with a roll of 131. All these schools are co-educational. Rolls are as of August 2024. NorthTec polytechnic also has a campus in Kaitaia. Notable people who have lived in Kaitaia: Far North District The Far North District
672-517: The Great Depression , as was the 1941 census due to World War II . The 1946 census was brought forward to Tuesday 25 September 1945, so that the results could be used for an electoral redistribution (the first for ten years) before the 1946 election . 1951 was the first year in which Māori and European New Zealanders were treated equally, with European New Zealanders having had a different census form in previous years and separate censuses in
720-513: The North Island , prompting the Government to declare a national state of emergency in six regions. To address the disruption caused by Cyclone Gabrielle, the Government had agreed to an eight-week extension of the census for the worst affected areas. People living in cyclone-affected areas including the Far North District , Gisborne District , and Hawkes Bay have until 1 June to complete their Census. In addition, Statistics New Zealand asked
768-607: The 2023 Census would cost NZ$ 337 million, including the extra NZ$ 37 million requested by Statistics NZ. By contrast, the Minister of Statistics Deborah Russell claimed that the 2023 Census was an improvement over the 2018 Census, citing the former's 86% response rate in comparison with the latter's overall response rate of 81.6%. By 20 May, 4.5 million census forms (covering 88% of the population) had been returned. According to Deputy Government Statistician Simon Mason, 55,000 final notice packs had been sent to non-responding households. At
816-1014: The 30 April milestone for the 2018 census. On 5 April, Newsroom reported that one in five people had not returned their census forms, with the figure rising to two in five people within the Māori and Pacific communities. Newsroom also reported low rates of participation in Gisborne and Hawkes Bay; with 26,200 out of Gisborne's estimated total population of 52,100 and 89,300 out of Hawkes Bay's population of 182,700 returning their survey forms. According to Newsroom , Statistics NZ had fallen behind its target of visiting all non-responding and partially responding households by nine days after 7 March. By 31 March, 29,000 dwellings outside Te Mana Whakatipu , Gisborne, and Hawkes Bay had not received their first visit. Mason also confirmed that census workers had made 1.3 million non-response follow-up visits to 790,000 dwellings by 31 March. In an effort to boost participation, Statistics NZ deployed over 3,000 census collectors in
864-588: The Bay of Islands with Kaikohe centrally situated to their west. Another cluster of small settlements, Ōmāpere , Opononi , Rawene , Panguru , Kohukohu , and Horeke , surrounds the Hokianga Harbour on the west coast. 2023 New Zealand census The 2023 New Zealand census , which took place on 7 March 2023, was the thirty-fifth national census in New Zealand . It implemented measures that aimed to increase
912-741: The Census' effectiveness in response to the issues faced with the 2018 census, including supporting Māori to complete the census. It also included new questions on topics such as gender, sexual identity, and disabilities/health conditions. The first Census data was published on 29 May 2024, in a range of data products and services. The 2023 census can be completed online or on paper forms. Forms with an access code were mailed out to householders from 20 February, but paper forms could be requested online or by telephone. The telephone number had operators speaking English, te reo Māori, Samoan, Tongan, Korean, Mandarin, Cantonese, Hindi, and Punjabi. New Zealand Sign Language
960-417: The Government for an extra NZ$ 37 million to cover extra costs. Face-to-face visits were also delayed in some affected areas. Field operations in Gisborne and Hawkes Bay commenced on 3 April. On 6 March 2023, Radio New Zealand reported that just one million New Zealanders had filled out their census forms. Statistics New Zealand's deputy chief executive census and collections operation, Simon Mason, described
1008-518: The Juken Nissho Mill in Kaitaia. Extraction of ancient swamp Kauri ( Agathis australis ), is a contentious industry. Kaitaia lies within the Awanui River catchment. The area supports dairy and dry stock farming, predominantly sheep and beef. Further north of Kaitaia, the avocado industry flourishes, with orchards dispersed throughout the immediate area. Wine is a growing commodity. One of
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#17328551590211056-626: The Māori electoral roll. The party's candidate Takutai Moana Kemp had won the Tāmakai Makaurau seat during the 2023 election. A whistleblower from the Ministry of Social Development had alerted Statistics NZ and the Police, which had delayed investigating the matter. In response, Te Pāti Māori leader John Tamihere denied the allegations and claimed they were made by disgruntled former staff. Tamihere said that
1104-475: The Secondary Department of Kaitaia School, establishing its own site in the 1930s and becoming a separate school in 1951. Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Pukemiro is a full primary (years 1–8) school with a roll of 153. It is a Kura Kaupapa Māori school which teaches fully in the Māori language . Pompallier School is a Catholic full primary (years 1–8) school with a roll of 145. Kaitaia Abundant Life School
1152-455: The brother of Rev. Joseph Matthews, arrived in the Bay of Islands in December 1835 and for a time, joined his brother in Kaitaia. Richard Matthews had been a lay missionary on the second voyage of HMS Beagle with Charles Darwin . Richard Matthews served the CMS as a lay catechist at Kaitaia. In 1838 he married Johanna Blomfield, the sister of Mrs Martha Blomfield Clarke, whose husband George
1200-415: The census question. Of those at least 15 years old, 330 (7.4%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 2,478 (55.7%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 1,566 (35.2%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $ 28,500, compared with $ 41,500 nationally. 105 people (2.4%) earned over $ 100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15
1248-422: The census question. Of those at least 15 years old, 6,780 (11.8%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 31,995 (55.9%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 16,353 (28.6%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $ 29,700, compared with $ 41,500 nationally. 3,126 people (5.5%) earned over $ 100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15
1296-615: The community until 3 May and until 1 June in Hawkes Bay and Gisborne. Mason also confirmed that Statistics NZ would focus on supporting under-represented groups including Māori. By 20 April, Statistics NZ confirmed that 4.3 million people had returned their census forms while one in five respondents had not returned their forms. The Bay of Plenty Times reported that 274,300 had returned their forms by 19 April. However, 73,400 forms had not been returned; with 37,300 of these non-respondents being Māori and 17,700 being youths. Non-respondents face
1344-546: The largest vineyards in the area is the Karikari Estate. Mānuka honey is another industry experiencing growth. Kaitaia Primary School, Kaitaia Intermediate and Kaitāia College are the main primary, intermediate and secondary schools. The rolls are 302, 196, and 810, respectively. Kaitaia Primary opened in 1875 on the site of the 1834 Anglican mission, which had run its own mission school. Kaitaia Intermediate separated from Kaitaia Primary in 1968. Kaitāia College started as
1392-480: The marae had been working with the Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency to promote Māori participation in the 2023 census. Tamihere also acknowledged that marae workers had given gifts to encourage people to participate in the 2023 Census and switch to the Māori roll. Prime minister Christopher Luxon said the allegations are "pretty serious" and they need to be investigated promptly but were an issue for
1440-504: The months of May – September. InterCity operates a daily bus service to and from Auckland via Kerikeri. Community Business & Environment Centre (CBEC) runs a service called Busabout to Ahipara, Mangonui and Pukenui. Kaitaia Airport has services from Auckland and is the only airport in the upper Far North District. Air New Zealand discontinued their services in April 2015. Barrier Air has since taken over services to Auckland. Kaitaia
1488-499: The nineteenth century. Results for those censuses before 1966 have been destroyed with a few exceptions and those since will not be available before 2066. The 2006 census was held on Tuesday, 7 March. For the first time, respondents had the option of completing their census form online rather than by a printed form. The 2011 census was scheduled for Tuesday, 8 March. However, due to the Christchurch earthquake on 22 February 2011, it
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1536-473: The north), Kaikohe-Hokianga (in the west), Bay of Islands-Whangaroa (in the east) and the district-wide Ngā Tai o Tokerau Māori ward. The council is led by the current mayor of Far North , Moko Tepania, who entered the role in 2022. The Far North District is the largest of three territorial authorities making up the Northland Region . The district stretches from the capes and bays at the northern tip of
1584-429: The northern half of the building to burn. The building, prior to the blaze, was used as a residential dwelling. A few months later in March 2021, the building was set on fire again, causing the entire building to set ablaze. Alarms were raised at around 2:30pm. Police suspected that the blaze was 'deliberately lit'. The building was demolished upon the closing of the property. Statistics New Zealand describes Kaitāia as
1632-549: The party and the authorities. David Seymour said a ministerial inquiry could be warranted and Leader of the Opposition Chris Hipkins said the allegations were "very serious" and warranted a "rigorous and very credible" review. Doug Craig was appointed to investigate the census data misuse allegations. The findings will be shared with the New Zealand Police who are also investigating. The first results from
1680-451: The response as underwhelming and attributed the lower response rate to the disruption caused by Cyclone Gabrielle and opposition by some on social media to participating in the census. In response to criticism of the 2018 New Zealand census , Mason confirmed that Statistics NZ had sent two forms in the post to bolster public engagement. By 31 March, Statistics NZ had confirmed that four million people had returned their census forms; beating
1728-529: The sisters were fluent in Māori, (Puckey having arrived in New Zealand in 1819 with his father, William Puckey, and the Davis family in 1823), they spoke Māori when together, to help Joseph Matthews pick up the language. Both families grew and intermarried, forming the basis of the early Pākehā settler community. At one point, the Church Missionary Society decided that either Puckey or Matthews should move to
1776-456: The time, 25% of Māori and Pasifika had not returned their census forms. During the 2023 census, Te Whānau-ā-Apanui trialled a "by Māori, for Māori" census collection drive in East Cape, Gisborne District and parts of the Northland Region . Data Iwi Leaders Forum spokesperson Rahui Papa credited the "by Māori, for Māori" drive with ensuring a 90% Māori uptake in the East Cape. On 2 June 2024,
1824-554: Was 33.0 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 1,506 people (25.3%) aged under 15 years, 1,239 (20.8%) aged 15 to 29, 2,250 (37.8%) aged 30 to 64, and 960 (16.1%) aged 65 or older. People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 48.2% European ( Pākehā ); 70.4% Māori ; 9.3% Pasifika ; 4.1% Asian ; 0.4% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 1.4% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English
1872-510: Was 44.3 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 14,193 people (19.9%) aged under 15 years, 10,914 (15.3%) aged 15 to 29, 30,588 (42.8%) aged 30 to 64, and 15,735 (22.0%) aged 65 or older. People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 64.6% European ( Pākehā ); 49.9% Māori ; 5.4% Pasifika ; 3.2% Asian ; 0.6% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 2.0% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English
1920-538: Was a CMS missionary at Te Waimate mission . In 1840 Richard and Johanna Matthews helped set up a missionary station at Whanganui . There were plans to extend the Okaihau Branch railway to Kaitaia and construction was started in the 1920s, but with the line nearly complete to Rangiahua , a review in 1936 determined that the line would not be viable and construction was abandoned. The line terminated in Okaihau until it
1968-498: Was a Christian composite school (years 1–13). It was established in 1988 as a private primary school, and extended to secondary students in 1992. It became a state integrated school in 1996. The school closed and exited the state system at the end of Term 2, 2023. The school’s Trust believed that it was no longer possible to offer an education determined by their beliefs due to government and Ministry legislation, policy, and curriculum initiatives. These include: Gender neutral requirements,
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2016-411: Was available through NZ Relay. One dwelling form was required for each household, and one individual form was required for each person present in the dwelling on Tuesday 7 March 2023. The census closed on 30 June 2023. The first full census in New Zealand was conducted in 1851, and the census was triennial until 1881, at which time it became five-yearly. The 1931 census was cancelled due to the effects of
2064-498: Was cancelled. For the first time ever, all 2011 census forms would have been digitally archived. On 27 May 2011 Statistics New Zealand announced that a census would take place in March 2013. The legislation required to change the census date was introduced to Parliament in August 2011. The date for the 2023 New Zealand census was announced by Stats NZ on 28 September 2022. In February 2023, Cyclone Gabrielle had devastated parts of
2112-421: Was closed on 1 November 1987. D 221, a steam tank locomotive , has been on static display at Centennial Park since 1967. There are five marae located within 10kms of Kaitāia In October 2020, a fire occurred at the former Kaitaia Bowling Club on Matthews Avenue. Alarms were raised at 6:01am on Friday. The fire was caused by an electrical fault that had sparked in the kitchen area on the upper floor, causing
2160-556: Was spoken by 95.6%, Māori language by 22.1%, Samoan by 0.9% and other languages by 4.2%. No language could be spoken by 2.4% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.7%. The percentage of people born overseas was 9.2, compared with 28.8% nationally. Religious affiliations were 38.3% Christian , 0.7% Hindu , 0.1% Islam , 10.6% Māori religious beliefs , 0.3% Buddhist , 0.3% New Age , 0.1% Jewish , and 0.7% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 41.2%, and 8.6% of people did not answer
2208-557: Was spoken by 96.8%, Māori language by 15.6%, Samoan by 0.4% and other languages by 6.0%. No language could be spoken by 1.9% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.6%. The percentage of people born overseas was 15.3, compared with 28.8% nationally. Religious affiliations were 32.4% Christian , 0.5% Hindu , 0.2% Islam , 5.9% Māori religious beliefs , 0.4% Buddhist , 0.5% New Age , 0.1% Jewish , and 1.1% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 51.4%, and 7.9% of people did not answer
2256-479: Was that 1,746 (39.2%) people were employed full-time, 471 (10.6%) were part-time, and 372 (8.4%) were unemployed. Kaitaia has a humid subtropical climate ( Cfbl ) according to the Trewartha climate classification system or an oceanic climate ( Cfb ) according to Köppen system . Summers are usually warm, while winters are usually wet and mild. Precipitation is heavy year round in the form of rain, which peaks during
2304-418: Was that 22,947 (40.1%) people were employed full-time, 7,950 (13.9%) were part-time, and 2,670 (4.7%) were unemployed. The Far North District has eight towns with a population over 1,000. Together they are home to 36.9% of the district's population. (June 2024) The northernmost town in the district is Kaitaia. Kerikeri, Moerewa, Kawakawa, Paihia, Opua and Russell are clustered on the east coast around
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