Pukeatua

Pukeatua
Village
Pukeatua non-denominational war-memorial church
Pukeatua non-denominational war-memorial church
Map
Interactive map of Pukeatua
Coordinates: 38°03′52″S 175°33′28″E / 38.064366°S 175.557837°E / -38.064366; 175.557837
CountryNew Zealand
RegionWaikato
DistrictWaipā District
WardPirongia-Kakepuku General Ward
CommunityTe Awamutu-Kihikihi Community
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial AuthorityWaipā District Council
 • Regional councilWaikato Regional Council
 • Mayor of WaipaMike Pettit[1]
 • Taranaki-King Country MPBarbara Kuriger[2]
 • Te Tai Hauāuru MPDebbie Ngarewa-Packer[3]
Area
[4]
 • Territorial
48.67 km2 (18.79 sq mi)
Population
 (2023 Census)[5]
 • Territorial
189
 • Density3.88/km2 (10.1/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+12 (NZST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+13 (NZDT)

Pukeatua is a rural farming community in Waipā District and Waikato region of New Zealand's North Island. It is situated at the south-western foot of the Pukeatua hill, of the Maungatautari mountain range.[6]

The area is west of Tīrau, Putāruru and State Highway 1, and east of Te Awamutu and State Highway 3.[7]

Pukeatua translates as hill of god (puke = hill, atua= god).[6]

Demographics

Pukeatua locality covers 48.67 km2 (18.79 sq mi).[4] The locality is part of the larger Rotongata statistical area.[8]

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Historical population for Pukeatua locality
YearPop.±% p.a.
2006135—    
2013180+4.20%
2018168−1.37%
2023189+2.38%
Source: [5][9]

Pukeatua had a population of 189 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 21 people (12.5%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 9 people (5.0%) since the 2013 census. There were 99 males and 90 females in 69 dwellings.[10] 1.6% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 29.8 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 42 people (22.2%) aged under 15 years, 51 (27.0%) aged 15 to 29, 78 (41.3%) aged 30 to 64, and 15 (7.9%) aged 65 or older.[5]

People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 77.8% European (Pākehā); 30.2% Māori; 6.3% Asian; 3.2% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 3.2% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 96.8%, Māori by 11.1%, and other languages by 7.9%. No language could be spoken by 3.2% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 1.6%. The percentage of people born overseas was 12.7, compared with 28.8% nationally.[5]

Religious affiliations were 25.4% Christian, and 9.5% Māori religious beliefs. People who answered that they had no religion were 57.1%, and 9.5% of people did not answer the census question.[5]

Of those at least 15 years old, 21 (14.3%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 87 (59.2%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 39 (26.5%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $45,900, compared with $41,500 nationally. 15 people (10.2%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 87 (59.2%) full-time, 18 (12.2%) part-time, and 3 (2.0%) unemployed.[5]

Rotongata statistical area

Rotongata statistical area, which also includes Wharepapa South, covers 211.55 km2 (81.68 sq mi)[11] and had an estimated population of 1,000 as of June 2025,[12] with a population density of 4.7 people per km2.

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Historical population for Rotongata
YearPop.±% p.a.
2006822—    
2013819−0.05%
2018834+0.36%
2023918+1.94%
Source: [13][14]

Rotongata had a population of 918 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 84 people (10.1%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 99 people (12.1%) since the 2013 census. There were 486 males, 429 females, and 3 people of other genders in 321 dwellings.[15] 2.6% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 34.7 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 222 people (24.2%) aged under 15 years, 186 (20.3%) aged 15 to 29, 429 (46.7%) aged 30 to 64, and 84 (9.2%) aged 65 or older.[13]

People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 80.4% European (Pākehā); 20.6% Māori; 2.6% Pasifika; 9.8% Asian; 1.0% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 3.3% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 96.4%, Māori by 5.9%, and other languages by 7.5%. No language could be spoken by 2.9% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 1.0%. The percentage of people born overseas was 17.3, compared with 28.8% nationally.[13]

Religious affiliations were 28.1% Christian, 0.3% Hindu, 3.3% Māori religious beliefs, 0.3% New Age, and 1.0% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 58.5%, and 9.2% of people did not answer the census question.[13]

Of those at least 15 years old, 120 (17.2%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 408 (58.6%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 171 (24.6%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $46,300, compared with $41,500 nationally. 69 people (9.9%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 402 (57.8%) full-time, 102 (14.7%) part-time, and 18 (2.6%) unemployed.[13]

Education

View from Pukeatua Hill

Pukeatua School is a Decile 8 primary school,[16] providing full education for Years 1 to 8.[17] The school has a roll of 83 as of March 2026.[18] The school was founded in 1911.[19][20]

The village also has a small war memorial church and a playcentre.[21][22]

References

  1. ^ "2025 Triennial Elections Declaration of Result" (PDF). Electionz. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
  2. ^ "Taranaki-King Country - Official Result". Electoral Commission. Retrieved 8 March 2025.
  3. ^ "Te Tai Hauāuru - Official Result". Retrieved 20 April 2025.
  4. ^ a b "Stats NZ Geographic Data Service". Statistical Area 1 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 25 April 2025.
  5. ^ a b c d e f "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. 7012983. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  6. ^ a b "Pukeatua". nzhistory.govt.nz. Ministry for Culture and Heritage.
  7. ^ Hariss, Gavin. "Pukeatua, Waikato". topomap.co.nz. NZ Topo Map.
  8. ^ "Geographic Boundary Viewer". Stats NZ. Statistical Area 1 – 2023 and Statistical Area 2 – 2023.
  9. ^ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7012982.
  10. ^ "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.
  11. ^ "Stats NZ Geographic Data Service". Statistical Area 2 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 25 April 2025.
  12. ^ "Subnational population estimates - Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
  13. ^ a b c d e "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Rotongata (185000). Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  14. ^ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Rotongata (185000). 2018 Census place summary: Rotongata
  15. ^ "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.
  16. ^ "Pukeatua School". pukeatuaschool.co.nz. Pukeatua School.
  17. ^ Pura-Watson, Lynda. "Pukeatua School - 08/06/2017". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.
  18. ^ "Pukeatua School - Education Counts". www.educationcounts.govt.nz.
  19. ^ Reader, Christine (4 June 2010). "Pukeatua School centennial" (PDF). Te Awamutu Courier.
  20. ^ "Pukeatua School Centennial : 1911-2011 (archive record)". National Library. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
  21. ^ "Pukeatua war memorial church". nzhistory.govt.nz. Ministry for Culture and Heritage.
  22. ^ "Pukeatua Playcentre". playcentre.co.nz. Playcentre New Zealand.

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