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Paparoa

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Paparoa is a settlement in Northland, New Zealand. The Paparoa Stream flows from the east, through the settlement, and into the Paparoa Creek to the south, which joins the Arapaoa River which is part of the Kaipara Harbour. State Highway 12 passes through Paparoa. Matakohe is 6 km to the south west, and Maungaturoto is 12 km east.[3][4]

Paparoa
Former National Bank of New Zealand, Paparoa, Northland (now a private residence) Listed Heritage 1 status
Former National Bank of New Zealand, Paparoa, Northland (now a private residence) Listed Heritage 1 status
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Coordinates: 36°5′54″S 174°14′22″E / 36.09833°S 174.23944°E / -36.09833; 174.23944
CountryNew Zealand
RegionNorthland Region
DistrictKaipara District
WardOtamatea Ward
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial AuthorityKaipara District Council
 • Regional councilNorthland Regional Council
Area
[1]
 • Total8.74 km2 (3.37 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2023)[2]
 • Total400
 • Density46/km2 (120/sq mi)

The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "long flats" for Paparoa.[5]

History and culture edit

European settlement edit

Paparoa was one of several Kaipara settlements established by a religious group known as Albertlanders. Port Albert near Wellsford was the main settlement, and Matakohe was another.[6] They settled at the Paparoa Block in 1863. The land was burnt off so that corn and grass could be planted.[7]

A road was constructed to the port at Pahi in 1865, and one to Matakohe shortly afterwards.[8] A pottery using local clay and a factory making rope and matting from flax operated in the 1870s, and brick and tile yards were established, but their business suffered from the poor roads and high freight charges. The nearest stores were in Pahi, 6 miles (9.7 km) to the south.[9]

The steamer Minnie Casey connected Paparoa with Helensville on the south side of the Kaipara with a weekly service from 1882, and the S.S. Ethel took over from 1891–95, after which services went only to Matakohe and Pahi.[10] The network of roads in the area were improved in the 1880s and 1890s.[11]

20th century edit

In the 1890s, Paparoa had 35 families and about 200 people, mostly living along the banks of the Paparoa River. Including Pahi, there were 400 people in the area. By 1906, the population of Paparoa had doubled.[12] Pastoral farming became established in the area, and a dairy factory was opened in Paparoa in January 1895.[13] A branch of a Helensville-based department store was operating in the town in the 1900s.[14]

The North Auckland railway line reached Huarau, to the east of Paparoa, in the early 1920s. A route through Paparoa was planned at one stage but this did not eventuate. The road to Maungaturoto, which passes through Huarau, was metalled in 1922.[15]

Marae edit

The local Ōtamatea marae and its Aotearoa wharenui are a tribal meeting place for Ngāti Whātua and Te Uri o Hau.[16][17]

Demographics edit

Statistics New Zealand describes Paparoa as a rural settlement, which covers 8.74 km2 (3.37 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 400 as of June 2023,[2] with a population density of 46 people per km2. Paparoa is part of the larger Otamatea statistical area.

Historical population for Paparoa
YearPop.±% p.a.
2006270—    
2013330+2.91%
2018357+1.59%
Source: [18]

Paparoa had a population of 357 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 27 people (8.2%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 87 people (32.2%) since the 2006 census. There were 141 households, comprising 186 males and 177 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.05 males per female, with 69 people (19.3%) aged under 15 years, 54 (15.1%) aged 15 to 29, 162 (45.4%) aged 30 to 64, and 72 (20.2%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 91.6% European/Pākehā, 11.8% Māori, 2.5% Pacific peoples, 3.4% Asian, and 0.8% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 34.5% had no religion, 58.0% were Christian and 1.7% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 27 (9.4%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 63 (21.9%) people had no formal qualifications. 51 people (17.7%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 120 (41.7%) people were employed full-time, 48 (16.7%) were part-time, and 6 (2.1%) were unemployed.[18]

Otamatea statistical area edit

Otamatea statistical area includes Pahi, and surrounds but does not include Maungaturoto. It covers 244.85 km2 (94.54 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 1,930 as of June 2023,[19] with a population density of 7.9 people per km2.

Historical population for Otamatea statistical area
YearPop.±% p.a.
20061,407—    
20131,482+0.74%
20181,713+2.94%
Source: [20]

Otamatea statistical area had a population of 1,713 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 231 people (15.6%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 306 people (21.7%) since the 2006 census. There were 687 households, comprising 879 males and 834 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.05 males per female. The median age was 47.2 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 348 people (20.3%) aged under 15 years, 234 (13.7%) aged 15 to 29, 744 (43.4%) aged 30 to 64, and 387 (22.6%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 90.7% European/Pākehā, 17.0% Māori, 2.5% Pacific peoples, 1.4% Asian, and 1.4% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

The percentage of people born overseas was 12.3, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 50.3% had no religion, 37.8% were Christian, 1.8% had Māori religious beliefs, 0.5% were Hindu, 0.4% were Buddhist and 2.1% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 147 (10.8%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 309 (22.6%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $23,600, compared with $31,800 nationally. 147 people (10.8%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 555 (40.7%) people were employed full-time, 246 (18.0%) were part-time, and 51 (3.7%) were unemployed.[20]

Notable people edit

Education edit

Paparoa School is a coeducational contributing primary (years 1-6) school with a roll of 32 students as of February 2024.[24][25] The school was established in 1870,[26] and had a roll ranging from 27 to 42 students up to 1899.[27]

Notes edit

  1. ^ a b c "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
  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. ^ Peter Dowling, ed. (2004). Reed New Zealand Atlas. Reed Books. pp. map 7. ISBN 0-7900-0952-8.
  4. ^ Roger Smith, GeographX (2005). The Geographic Atlas of New Zealand. Robbie Burton. pp. map 30. ISBN 1-877333-20-4.
  5. ^ "1000 Māori place names". New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage. 6 August 2019.
  6. ^ Sir Henry Brett and Henry Hook (1927). The Albertlanders: Brave Pioneers of the 'Sixties. p. 234.
  7. ^ Ryburn, Wayne (1999). Tall Spars, Steamers & Gum. pp. 19, 20. ISBN 0-473-06176-7.
  8. ^ Ryburn, pp 35-36
  9. ^ Ryburn, pp 48-49, 60
  10. ^ Ryburn, p 75, 79
  11. ^ Ryburn, pp 89-92
  12. ^ Ryburn, pp 54, 62, 64, 69
  13. ^ Ryburn, p 64
  14. ^ Ryburn, p 70
  15. ^ Ryburn, pp 184-185, 190
  16. ^ "Te Kāhui Māngai directory". tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri.
  17. ^ "Māori Maps". maorimaps.com. Te Potiki National Trust.
  18. ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7001058, 7001059 and 7001062.
  19. ^ "Population estimate tables - NZ.Stat". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
  20. ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Otamatea (Kaipara District) (109500). 2018 Census place summary: Otamatea (Kaipara District)
  21. ^ "Alex Tait". Cricket Online. Archived from the original on 8 July 2011. Retrieved 2 March 2008.
  22. ^ "Wright, James 1819 - 1887". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography.
  23. ^ "Sam Hunt: The last outlaw poet". Stuff. Retrieved 11 August 2018.
  24. ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
  25. ^ Education Counts: Paparoa School
  26. ^ Constance Rose Rountree, Ruth Smellie (1970). Paparoa School Centennial 1870-1970. Paparoa School Centennial Committee.
  27. ^ Ryburn, pp 45, 222
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