Kaimata is a locality in Taranaki, New Zealand. Inglewood is about 7.5 km to the west. The Manganui River flows past to the west.[1][2] Kaimata was one of many townships established to service the dairy industry.[3]

Kaimata
Kaimata is located in Taranaki Region
Kaimata
Kaimata
Coordinates: 39°9′44″S 174°17′35″E / 39.16222°S 174.29306°E / -39.16222; 174.29306
CountryNew Zealand
RegionTaranaki
DistrictNew Plymouth District
Population
 (2006)
 • Total
2,601

The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "eat raw food" for Kaimata.[4]

According to the 2013 New Zealand census, the Kaimata statistical area has a population of 2,778, an increase of 177 people since the 2006 census. There were 1,428 males and 1,353 females. Figures have been rounded and may not add up to totals.[5] The statistical area covers a large region around and to the east of Inglewood, not just the locality of Kaimata.

Education

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Kaimata School is a coeducational full primary (years 1–8) school with a roll of 110 students as of August 2024.[6][7]

Notes

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  1. ^ Peter Dowling, ed. (2004). Reed New Zealand Atlas. Reed Books. pp. map 34. ISBN 0-7900-0952-8.
  2. ^ Roger Smith, GeographX (2005). The Geographic Atlas of New Zealand. Robbie Burton. pp. map 85. ISBN 1-877333-20-4.
  3. ^ Ron Lambert and Gail Henry (2000). Taranaki, An Illustrated History. Reed Books. p. 117. ISBN 0-7900-0727-4.
  4. ^ "1000 Māori place names". New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage. 6 August 2019.
  5. ^ 2013 Census QuickStats about a place  : Kaimata
  6. ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  7. ^ Education Counts: Kaimata School