Takahue is a rural community in the Far North District and Northland Region of New Zealand's North Island, south of Kaitaia.[1]

Takahue
Takahue Saddle Road is part of Te Araroa trail
Takahue Saddle Road is part of Te Araroa trail
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Coordinates: 35°12′01″S 173°20′36″E / 35.20028°S 173.34333°E / -35.20028; 173.34333
CountryNew Zealand
RegionNorthland Region
DistrictFar North District
WardTe Hiku
CommunityTe Hiku
SubdivisionKaitāia
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial AuthorityFar North District Council
 • Regional councilNorthland Regional Council
 • Mayor of Far NorthMoko Tepania
 • Northland MPGrant McCallum
 • Te Tai Tokerau MPMariameno Kapa-Kingi

The local Takahue Marae is a meeting place of the Ngāti Kahu hapū of Te Tahawai.[2] It includes the Ōkakewai meeting house.[3]

Takahue is part of a statistical area called Herekino-Takahue, which extends to the western coast.[4]

Demographics

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The SA1 statistical area which includes Takahue covers 51.32 km2 (19.81 sq mi).[5] The SA1 area is part of the larger Herekino-Takahue statistical area.[6]

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
2006189—    
2013198+0.67%
2018216+1.76%
2023264+4.10%
Source: [7][8]

The SA1 statistical area had a population of 264 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 48 people (22.2%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 66 people (33.3%) since the 2013 census. There were 132 males, 132 females and 3 people of other genders in 93 dwellings.[9] 2.3% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 40.2 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 54 people (20.5%) aged under 15 years, 48 (18.2%) aged 15 to 29, 123 (46.6%) aged 30 to 64, and 39 (14.8%) aged 65 or older.[8]

People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 80.7% European (Pākehā), 39.8% Māori, 3.4% Pasifika, and 1.1% Asian. English was spoken by 98.9%, Māori language by 10.2%, Samoan by 1.1% and other languages by 8.0%. No language could be spoken by 1.1% (e.g. too young to talk). The percentage of people born overseas was 13.6, compared with 28.8% nationally.

Religious affiliations were 34.1% Christian, 1.1% Hindu, 2.3% Māori religious beliefs, 2.3% Buddhist, 1.1% New Age, and 2.3% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 47.7%, and 12.5% of people did not answer the census question.

Of those at least 15 years old, 30 (14.3%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 111 (52.9%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 63 (30.0%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $28,500, compared with $41,500 nationally. 3 people (1.4%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 84 (40.0%) people were employed full-time, 33 (15.7%) were part-time, and 12 (5.7%) were unemployed.[8]

Education

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Takahue School operated from 1888 to 1973, when it was closed due to falling student numbers.[10]

References

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  1. ^ Hariss, Gavin. "Takahue, Northland". topomap.co.nz. NZ Topo Map.
  2. ^ "Te Kāhui Māngai directory". tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri.
  3. ^ "Māori Maps". maorimaps.com. Te Potiki National Trust.
  4. ^ 2018 Census place summary: Herekino-Takahue
  5. ^ "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
  6. ^ 2018 Census place summary: Herekino-Takahue
  7. ^ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7000153.
  8. ^ a b c "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. 7000153. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  9. ^ "Totals by topic for dwellings, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  10. ^ "School records [Takahue School]". Te Ahu Heritage Museum. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
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