Matarau

Place in Northland Region, New Zealand

Matarau

Coordinates: 35°39′15″S 174°13′17″E﻿ / ﻿35.65417°S 174.22139°E﻿ / -35.65417; 174.22139
Country| New Zealand
Region| Northland Region
District| Whangarei District
Ward| Hikurangi-Coastal Ward
Electorates|

* Whangārei
* Te Tai Tokerau

Government

• Territorial Authority| Whangarei District Council
• Regional council| Northland Regional Council

Matarau is a locality in Northland, New Zealand. Kamo is to the southeast.[1][2] The area is changing from farmland to lifestyle blocks.[3]

The name "Matarau" means many points or many spears.[4]

## Demographics[edit]

Matarau statistical area covers 104.42 km2 (40.32 sq mi)[5] and had an estimated population of 3,010 as of June 2023,[6] with a population density of 29 people per km2.

Historical populationYear| Pop.| ±% p.a.

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2006| 2,277| —
2013| 2,553| +1.65%
2018| 2,979| +3.13%
Source: [7]

Before the 2023 census, the statistical area had a larger boundary, covering 108.39 km2 (41.85 sq mi).[5] Using that boundary, Matarau statistical area had a population of 2,979 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 426 people (16.7%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 702 people (30.8%) since the 2006 census. There were 999 households, comprising 1,545 males and 1,434 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.08 males per female. The median age was 42.0 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 663 people (22.3%) aged under 15 years, 435 (14.6%) aged 15 to 29, 1,434 (48.1%) aged 30 to 64, and 444 (14.9%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 90.7% European/Pākehā, 15.8% Māori, 1.8% Pacific peoples, 2.6% Asian, and 2.5% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

The percentage of people born overseas was 14.7, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 55.5% had no religion, 35.2% were Christian, 0.4% were Hindu, 0.1% were Muslim, 0.7% were Buddhist and 1.6% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 450 (19.4%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 342 (14.8%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $37,300, compared with $31,800 nationally. 510 people (22.0%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 1,209 (52.2%) people were employed full-time, 405 (17.5%) were part-time, and 60 (2.6%) were unemployed.[7]

## Education[edit]

Matarau School is a coeducational full primary school (years 1-8) with a roll of 257 students as of February 2024.[8][9] The school was founded in 1877 as Ruatangata East School. Otakairanga School amalgamated with Matarau School in 1949, and Ruatangata West School also closed in favour of Matarau in 1973.[4][10]

## Notes[edit]

1. ^ Peter Dowling, ed. (2004). Reed New Zealand Atlas. Reed Books. pp. map 7. ISBN 0-7900-0952-8.
2. ^ Roger Smith, GeographX (2005). The Geographic Atlas of New Zealand. Robbie Burton. pp. map 24. ISBN 1-877333-20-4.
3. ^ "Education Review Report:Matarau School". Education Review Office. January 2006.
4. ^ a b "Matarau School History". Matarau School. Retrieved 17 April 2022.
5. ^ a b "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
6. ^ "Population estimate tables - NZ.Stat". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
7. ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Matarau (105100). 2018 Census place summary: Matarau
8. ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
9. ^ Education Counts: Matarau School
10. ^ National Library of New Zealand (1983). New Zealand National Bibliography. p. 102.

## External links[edit]

* Matarau School website

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Whangarei District, New Zealand

Seat: Whangarei Central

Populated places|

| Hikurangi-Coastal|

* Glenbervie
* Hikurangi
* Hūkerenui
* Kauri
* Matapouri
* Matarau
* Ngunguru
* Ōakura
* Tutukaka
* Whakapara
* Whangaruru

|

Whangārei Heads|

* Bream Head
* Kiripaka
* McLeod Bay
* Ocean Beach
* Parua Bay
* Pataua
* Taiharuru
* Tamaterau
* Taurikura
* Urquharts Bay
* Waikaraka
* Whareora

Whangarei City|

* Avenues
* Horahora
* Te Kamo
* Kensington
* Mairtown
* Maunu
* Morningside
* Onerahi
* Otangarei
* Parahaki
* Port Whangārei
* Raumanga
* Regent
* Riverside
* Sherwood Rise
* Springs Flat
* Three Mile Bush
* Tikipunga
* Whangārei Central
* Whau Valley
* Woodhill

Mangakahia-Maungatapere|

* Kokopu
* Maungatapere
* Nukutawhiti
* Pakotai
* Parakao
* Pipiwai
* Poroti
* Purua
* Titoki

Bream Bay|

* Bream Bay
* Langs Beach
* Marsden Bay
* Marsden Point
* Maungakaramea
* One Tree Point
* Otaika
* Portland
* Ruakākā
* Tauraroa
* Waiotira
* Waipu
* Waipu Cove

Geographic features|

| Islands|

* Aorangaia Island
* Arakaninihi Island
* Hen and Chicken Islands
* Motu Matakohe
* Poor Knights Islands

|

Lake|

* Ora

Landforms|

* Bream Head
* Hurupaki Mountain
* Mount Manaia
* Whangārei Harbour

Facilities and attractions|

* Cobham Oval
* Hundertwasser Art Centre
* International Rally of Whangarei
* Mair Park
* Marsden Point Railway Branch
* Okara Park
* Onerahi Railway Branch
* Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve
* Whangārei Falls
* Whangarei Harbour Marine Reserve

Government|

* District Council
* Mayor
* Northland Regional Council

Organisations|

* Marsden Point Oil Refinery

Sport|

* Hora Hora (rugby union)
* North Force (association football)
* Northland Nightmares (roller derby)

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