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30-603: Waipapa is a small town in the Bay of Islands , Northland , New Zealand . It is located on State Highway 10, approximately 10 minutes drive from Kerikeri , the nearest urban centre. Waipapa itself has no school with most pupils travelling to Kerikeri on a daily basis. It is governed by the Far North District council. Statistics New Zealand describes Waipapa as a rural settlement. It covers 1.07 km (0.41 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 210 as of June 2024, with

60-587: A 3% margin of error). According to a report by the American Physical Society, religion may die out in New Zealand and eight other Western world countries. As of the 2018 census , those who did not affiliate with a religion outnumbered those with a religion for the first time. The Humanist Society of New Zealand and the New Zealand Association of Rationalists and Humanists promote

90-577: A bachelor's or higher degree, 72 (64.9%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 33 (29.7%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $ 36,000, compared with $ 41,500 nationally. 6 people (5.4%) earned over $ 100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 51 (45.9%) people were employed full-time, 15 (13.5%) were part-time, and 6 (5.4%) were unemployed. The statistical area of Waipapa covers 8.01 km (3.09 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 960 as of June 2024, with

120-484: A phrase used to express delight in the world, or to welcome an honoured guest. The bay's English name was given on 27 November 1769 by Captain James Cook during his first voyage , when Cook and his crew landed on Motuarohia Island . The bay itself is an irregularly-shaped 16 km (10 mi)-wide, 260 km (100 sq mi) drowned valley system and a natural harbour. It contains 144 islands, of which

150-889: A population density of 120 people per km. Waipapa had a population of 891 in the 2023 New Zealand census , an increase of 69 people (8.4%) since the 2018 census , and an increase of 189 people (26.9%) since the 2013 census . There were 435 males and 456 females in 312 dwellings. 3.4% of people identified as LGBTIQ+ . The median age was 41.0 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 192 people (21.5%) aged under 15 years, 138 (15.5%) aged 15 to 29, 417 (46.8%) aged 30 to 64, and 147 (16.5%) aged 65 or older. People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 86.2% European ( Pākehā ); 21.2% Māori ; 3.0% Pasifika ; 5.1% Asian ; 1.0% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 2.7% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English

180-410: A population density of 196 people per km. The settlement is part of the larger Waipapa statistical area. Waipapa settlement had a population of 156 in the 2023 New Zealand census , a decrease of 18 people (−10.3%) since the 2018 census , and a decrease of 15 people (−8.8%) since the 2013 census . There were 78 males and 81 females in 54 dwellings. 3.8% of people identified as LGBTIQ+ . The median age

210-744: A secular view of life without reference to supernatural agencies as one of their aims. A campaign to create advertisements similar to the Atheist Bus Campaign in the United Kingdom began a fund-raising drive on 10 December 2009, and reached its initial target of $ 10,000 in donations within 48 hours, making it one of the most successful atheist campaigns of all time. Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand notes, in 2013 "47% of people who identified themselves as Europeans or New Zealanders said they had no religion – as did 46% of Māori and 30% of Asians. Only 18% of Pacific peoples, and 17% of people in

240-549: Is Kerikeri , followed by Paihia . The small town of Russell is located at the end of a short peninsula that extends into the bay from the southeast. About 700 years ago, the Mātaatua , one of the large Māori migration canoes which journeyed to New Zealand from Hawaiki , was sailed to the Bay of Islands (from the Bay of Plenty) by Puhi, a progenitor of the Ngāpuhi iwi (tribe) which today

270-468: Is an area on the east coast of the Far North District of the North Island of New Zealand. It is one of the most popular fishing, sailing and tourist destinations in the country, and has been renowned internationally for its big-game fishing since American author Zane Grey publicised it in the 1930s. It is 60 km (37 mi) north-west of the city of Whangārei . Cape Reinga , at the northern tip of

300-428: Is often cited in support of the secularisation thesis . An alternative theory is that the data indicates a decline in institutional religious affiliation rather than simply a decrease in spiritual belief. A 1985 survey showed that around one-quarter of those answering 'no religion' may believe in a god and that, conversely, between 7 percent and 36 percent of Christians (depending on their denomination) did not believe in

330-568: Is the largest in the country. Māori settled and multiplied throughout the bay and on several of its many islands to establish various tribes such as the Ngāti Miru at Kerikeri. Many notable Māori were born in the Bay of Islands, including Hōne Heke who several times cut down the flagpole at Kororāreka (Russell) to start the Flagstaff War . Many of the Māori settlements later played important roles in

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360-751: The United States Exploring Expedition were present at the initial signing of the Treaty of Waitangi at Waitangi. In a 2006 study, the Bay of Islands was found to have the second bluest sky in the world, after Rio de Janeiro . A new fast boat manufactured by the Explore Group was introduced in the Bay of Islands in 2019 to take visitors to the Hole in the Rock at speed. The daily transport facility can seat up to 30 passengers and will ply several times during

390-464: The 1991 census, 20.2% were in this category. The proportion more than doubled in two decades, reaching 41.9% in the 2013 census, and increased again to 48.2% in the 2018 census, when for the first time a plurality of New Zealanders claimed "no religion". This became a 51.6 % majority in the 2023 census. There is significant debate among sociologists about the interpretation of this trend in census data. The increase in those indicating 'no religion'

420-682: The Waipapa shopping area. Waipapa's local Māori iwi is the Ngāpuhi . One of the roads in Waipapa is named Ngapuhi Road. Waipapa, being inland, has no beaches, but does have a landing named after the Waipapa Stream which runs just to the north of it where it meets the Kerikeri Inlet, close to Kerikeri's Stone Store. To the south of Waipapa runs the Kerikeri River, on which is the popular Rainbow Falls. Bay of Islands The Bay of Islands

450-411: The census question. Of those at least 15 years old, 105 (15.0%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 429 (61.4%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 147 (21.0%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $ 38,200, compared with $ 41,500 nationally. 60 people (8.6%) earned over $ 100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15

480-537: The country, Thomas King, was born in 1815 at Oihi Bay in the Bay of Islands (there have been unsubstantiated claims that a European girl was born earlier at the Dusky Sound settlement in the South Island ). The bay has many interesting historic towns including Paihia , Russell , Waitangi and Kerikeri . Russell, formerly known as Kororāreka , was the first permanent European settlement in New Zealand, and dates from

510-511: The country, is about 210 km (130 mi) by road further to the north-west. The bay is known in Māori as Tokerau, a name given by early Māori ancestors referencing a place in the Māori homeland . The wider Bay of Islands area, including the plain surrounding Waimate North , is traditionally known as Taimai, a name shortened from the Ngāpuhi whakataukī (proverb) Ka kata ngā pūriri ō Taiamai ("the pūriri trees are laughing with joy"),

540-419: The day. In 1886, Albert Ernest Fuller launched the sailing ship Undine in the Bay of Islands to deliver coal supplies to the islands within the Bay. With the fitting of a motor in the early 20th century, Fuller was able to deliver the coal and essential supplies to communities as far out as Cape Brett. In 1927 Fuller acquired Cream Trip from Eddie Lane – with the facilities on board to transport cream from

570-449: The development of New Zealand, such as Okiato (the nation's first capital), Waitangi (where the Treaty of Waitangi would later be signed) and Kerikeri, (which was an important departure point for inland Māori going to sea, and later site of the first permanent mission station in the country). Some of the islands became notable as well, such as Motu Apo (Te Pahi Island) where 60 of chief Te Pahi 's people were killed as revenge after he

600-492: The early 19th century. Kerikeri contains many historic sites from the earliest European colonial settlement in the country. These include the Mission House , also called Kemp House, which is the oldest wooden structure still standing in New Zealand. The Stone Store , a former storehouse, is the oldest stone building in New Zealand, construction having begun on 19 April 1832. These settlements also reared horses during this time to

630-421: The existence of deities. The International Social Survey Programme was conducted in New Zealand by Massey University in 2008. It received mail-responses from around one thousand New Zealanders above the age of 18, surveying issues of religious belief and practice. The results of this survey indicated that 72% of the population believed in a god or a higher power, 15% were agnostic , and 13% were atheist (with

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660-494: The fascination of local Māori who called them "man-carrying dogs" ( kurī waha tangata ). The Bay of Islands was visited in the 19th century by sealing ships and whaling ships that hunted in the ocean around New Zealand, often bartering with local iwi to restock their food supplied with local potatoes and pork. In December 1835 Charles Darwin visited the Bay of Islands in HMS ; Beagle . In February 1840, some members of

690-526: The islands, and by the 1960s, the newly commissioned Bay Belle started this run. Although a modern catamaran now takes this historical route of the original Cream Trip, Bay Belle continues to transport visitors and locals between Paihia and Russell throughout the day. The islands that make up the Bay of Islands include: Irreligion in New Zealand Although New Zealand has no established religion , Christianity had been

720-479: The largest is Urupukapuka , and numerous peninsulas and inlets. The three largest inlets are Waikare Inlet in the south, and Kerikeri and Te Puna (Mangonui) inlets in the north-west. The Purerua Peninsula , north of Te Puna Inlet, separates the north-western part of the bay from the Pacific Ocean, and Cape Brett Peninsula extends 10 km (6 mi) into the ocean at the eastern end of the bay. The biggest town

750-502: The most common religion since widespread European settlement in the 19th century. Statistics New Zealand gathers information on religious affiliation in the five-yearly census . Completing a census form is compulsory by law for every person in New Zealand on census night but respondents are able to object to answering the question of religious affiliation, and around 6% do object. The trend shows an increasing proportion of residents in New Zealand declaring no religious affiliation. In

780-416: Was 32.3 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 45 people (28.8%) aged under 15 years, 30 (19.2%) aged 15 to 29, 63 (40.4%) aged 30 to 64, and 21 (13.5%) aged 65 or older. People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 76.9% European ( Pākehā ); 40.4% Māori ; 3.8% Pasifika ; 3.8% Asian ; and 1.9% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA). English

810-540: Was spoken by 98.0%, Māori language by 5.4%, Samoan by 0.3% and other languages by 8.8%. No language could be spoken by 1.7% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.7%. The percentage of people born overseas was 20.5, compared with 28.8% nationally. Religious affiliations were 19.2% Christian , 0.7% Hindu , 0.3% Islam , 0.7% Māori religious beliefs , 0.7% Buddhist , 0.3% New Age , and 0.7% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 73.4%, and 5.1% of people did not answer

840-464: Was spoken by 98.1%, Māori language by 9.6%, Samoan by 1.9% and other languages by 7.7%. No language could be spoken by 3.8% (e.g. too young to talk). The percentage of people born overseas was 11.5, compared with 28.8% nationally. The only religious affiliation given was 17.3% Christian . People who answered that they had no religion were 76.9%, and 5.8% of people did not answer the census question. Of those at least 15 years old, 12 (10.8%) people had

870-537: Was that 333 (47.6%) people were employed full-time, 117 (16.7%) were part-time, and 18 (2.6%) were unemployed. The nearest airport to Waipapa is the Kerikeri Airport , which serves all of the Bay of Islands. Most businesses in Waipapa are located on State Highway 10, with the biggest store, The Warehouse , located on Klinac Lane. The business area of Waipapa is expanding rapidly. It now contains over 120 retail, service, commercial and light industrial businesses in

900-519: Was wrongly accused of being responsible for the Boyd Massacre at Whangaroa . The first European to visit the area was Captain Cook , who named the region in 1769. The Bay of Islands was the first area in New Zealand to be settled by Europeans. Whalers arrived towards the end of the 18th century, while the first missionaries settled in 1814. The first full-blooded European child recorded as being born in

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