Waipapa

For the Māori canoe, see Waipapa (canoe).

Place in Northland Region, New Zealand

Waipapa

Coordinates: 35°12′25″S 173°55′01″E﻿ / ﻿35.207°S 173.917°E﻿ / -35.207; 173.917
Country| New Zealand
Region| Northland Region
District| Far North District
Ward| Bay of Islands-Whangaroa
Community| Bay of Islands-Whangaroa
Subdivision| Waipapa
Electorates| Northland
Te Tai Tokerau (Māori electorate)
Government

• Territorial Authority| Far North District Council
• Regional council| Northland Regional Council
Area

[1]

• Total| 1.07 km2 (0.41 sq mi)
Population

(June 2023)[2]

• Total| 210
• Density| 200/km2 (510/sq mi)
Postcode(s)|

0230

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.

## Demographics

[edit]

Statistics New Zealand describes Waipapa as a rural settlement. It covers 1.07 km2 (0.41 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 210 as of June 2023,[2] with a population density of 196 people per km2. The settlement is part of the larger Waipapa statistical area.

Historical population for Waipapa settlementYear| Pop.| ±% p.a.

|
|

2006| 129| —
2013| 171| +4.11%
2018| 174| +0.35%
Source: [3]
Kauri Timber Company's timber train at Waipapa, laden with logs, 1912

Waipapa settlement had a population of 174 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 3 people (1.8%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 45 people (34.9%) since the 2006 census. There were 51 households, comprising 81 males and 93 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.87 males per female. The median age was 28.1 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 57 people (32.8%) aged under 15 years, 42 (24.1%) aged 15 to 29, 60 (34.5%) aged 30 to 64, and 21 (12.1%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 65.5% European/Pākehā, 46.6% Māori, 5.2% Pacific peoples, 10.3% Asian, and 3.4% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 55.2% had no religion, 34.5% were Christian, 1.7% were Hindu and 3.4% had Māori religious beliefs.

Of those at least 15 years old, 12 (10.3%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 27 (23.1%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $26,300, compared with $31,800 nationally. 9 people (7.7%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 57 (48.7%) people were employed full-time, 18 (15.4%) were part-time, and 9 (7.7%) were unemployed.[3]

### Waipapa statistical area

[edit]

The statistical area of Waipapa covers 8.01 km2 (3.09 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 950 as of June 2023,[4] with a population density of 119 people per km2.

Historical population for the Waipapa statistical areaYear| Pop.| ±% p.a.

|
|

2006| 537| —
2013| 714| +4.15%
2018| 870| +4.03%
Source: [5]

Before the 2023 census, the statistical area had a larger boundary, covering 9.16 km2 (3.54 sq mi).[1] Using that boundary, Waipapa statistical area had a population of 870 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 156 people (21.8%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 333 people (62.0%) since the 2006 census. There were 288 households, comprising 426 males and 444 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.96 males per female. The median age was 37.0 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 210 people (24.1%) aged under 15 years, 165 (19.0%) aged 15 to 29, 381 (43.8%) aged 30 to 64, and 117 (13.4%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 86.2% European/Pākehā, 23.8% Māori, 2.8% Pacific peoples, 4.5% Asian, and 2.1% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

The percentage of people born overseas was 19.3, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 64.8% had no religion, 24.5% were Christian, 1.0% had Māori religious beliefs, 1.0% were Hindu, 0.7% were Buddhist and 1.4% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 84 (12.7%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 123 (18.6%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $31,600, compared with $31,800 nationally. 102 people (15.5%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 336 (50.9%) people were employed full-time, 117 (17.7%) were part-time, and 24 (3.6%) were unemployed.[5]

## Features

[edit]

### Airport

[edit]

The nearest airport to Waipapa is the Kerikeri Airport, which serves all of the Bay of Islands.

### Business

[edit]

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 the Waipapa shopping area.

### Culture

[edit]

Waipapa's local Māori iwi is the Ngāpuhi. One of the roads in Waipapa is named Ngapuhi Road.

### Water features

[edit]

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.

## References

[edit]

1. ^ a b c d "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
2. ^ a b "Subnational population estimates (RC, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (regional councils); "Subnational population estimates (TA, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (territorial authorities); "Subnational population estimates (urban rural), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (urban areas)
3. ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7000172.
4. ^ "Population estimate tables - NZ.Stat". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
5. ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Waipapa (102500). 2018 Census place summary: Waipapa

## External links

[edit]

* Waipapa's website.

* v
* t
* e

Far North District, New Zealand

Seat: Kaikohe

Populated places|

| Te Hiku|

* Ahipara
* Awanui
* Henderson Bay
* Herekino
* Hihi
* Houhora
* Kaimaumau
* Kaingaroa
* Kaitaia
* Karikari Peninsula
* Lake Manuwai
* Ngataki
* Ninety Mile Beach
* Oruaiti
* Oruru-Parapara
* Pamapuria
* Paparore
* Parengarenga Harbour
* Peria
* Piwhane / Spirits Bay
* Pukenui
* Pukepoto
* Taipa-Mangonui

* Taipa
* Cable Bay
* Coopers Beach
* Mangōnui

* Takahue
* Te Hāpua
* Te Kao
* Tokerau Beach
* Waiharara
* Waimahana Bay
* Waipapakauri
* Waitiki Landing
* Whatuwhiwhi
* Whangape

|

Bay of Islands/Whangaroa|

* Cape Brett Peninsula
* Haruru
* Kaeo
* Kapiro
* Karetu
* Kawakawa
* Kerikeri
* Kerikeri Inlet
* Matauri Bay
* Maromaku
* Moerewa
* Motatau
* Okiato
* Oromahoe
* Opua
* Otiria
* Paihia
* Pakaraka
* Puketona
* Puketotara
* Purerua
* Rangihoua Bay
* Rangitane
* Rawhiti
* Russell
* Tākou Bay
* Saies
* Taronui Bay
* Taumarere
* Taupō Bay
* Te Haumi
* Te Tii
* Totara North
* Towai
* Waikare
* Waipapa
* Waitangi
* Waitaruke
* Whangaroa

Kaikohe/Hokianga|

* Broadwood
* Horeke
* Kaikohe
* Kohukohu
* Mangamuka
* Matihetihe
* Mitimiti
* Ngawha Springs
* Ōhaeawai
* Ōkaihau
* Omanaia
* Ōmāpere
* Opononi
* Ōtaua
* Panguru
* Pawarenga
* Rangiahua
* Rawene
* Tautoro
* Umawera
* Waimā
* Waimate North
* Whirinaki

Geographic features|

| Bays|

* Doubtless
* Great Exhibition
* Henderson
* Rangihoua
* Waimahana

|

Islands|

* Aroha Island
* Cavalli Islands
* Simmonds Islands
* Motukawanui Island
* Motukokako / Piercy Island
* Urupukapuka Island

Lakes|

* Big
* Bulrush Lake
* Half
* Half Mile Lagoon
* Heather
* Kaiwai
* Kihona
* Manuwai
* Morehurehu
* Ngakapua
* Ngakeketa
* Ngatu
* Lake Ōmāpere
* Owhareiti
* Puhau
* Rotokawau (Aupōuri)
* Rotokawau (Karikari)
* Rotokereru
* Rotomata
* Rotopokaka
* Rotoroa
* Salt
* Split
* Swan
* Taeore
* Tairutu
* Tauanui
* Te Kahika
* Wahakari
* Waihopo
* Waikanae
* Waikaramu
* Waimimiha
* Waingaro
* Waiparera
* Waiporohita
* Waitahora
* Whirirau

Landforms|

* Aupōuri Peninsula
* Cape Brett Peninsula
* Cape Maria van Diemen
* Cape Reinga / Te Rerenga Wairua
* Horeke basalts
* Kaikohe-Bay of Islands volcanic field
* Kaikohe Hill
* Kaimaumau wetland
* Karikari Peninsula
* Maungataniwha Range
* Maungaturoto
* Ngawha geothermal field
* North Cape
* Purerua Peninsula
* Parengarenga Harbour
* Rainbow Falls / Waianiwaniwa
* Runaruna Mud Volcano
* Tarahi
* Te Paki Sand Dunes
* Te Puke
* Whangape Harbour
* Whangaroa Harbour

Facilities and attractions|

* Bay of Islands Vintage Railway
* Butler Point Whaling Museum
* Cape Brett Lighthouse
* Cape Reinga Lighthouse
* Christ Church, Russell
* Eagles Nest
* Excitor
* Kaikohe Aerodrome
* Kerikeri Airport
* Māngungu Mission
* Mission House
* Okaihau Railway Branch
* Opua Railway Branch
* RNZAF Station Waipapakauri
* Pompallier House
* St. James Church
* Stone Store
* Tāne Mahuta
* Treaty House
* Wairere Boulders
* Waitangi Treaty Monument

Government|

* District Council
* Mayor
* Regional Council

Organisations|

* Muriwhenua
* Ngāi Takoto
* Northland College

History|

* Arthur's Stone
* Battle of Ohaeawai
* Boyd massacre
* Dog Tax War
* Opo the dolphin
* Te Waimate mission

*[Pop.]: Population
*[±% p.a.]: Per annum growth rate
*[v]: View this template
*[t]: Discuss this template
*[e]: Edit this template