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'''Moerewa''' is a small town in the [[Northland Region]] of the [[North Island]] of New Zealand. It is located close to the [[Bay of Islands]] five kilometres to the west of [[Kawakawa, New Zealand|Kawakawa]].
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'''Moerewa''' is a small town in the [[Northland Region]] of the [[North Island]] of [[New Zealand]]. It is unusual for its high proportion of [[Māori]] - over 80% of the population. It is located close to the [[Bay of Islands]] five kilometres to the west of [[Kawakawa, New Zealand|Kawakawa]].


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Moerewa is a service town for the surrounding farming industry. Its main industry is the [[abattoir|freezing works]]. During the economic slump of the 1980s, many of the town's industries were badly affected, and unemployment soared. For this reason, the town's population has dwindled in recent years, although there are signs of an economic revival in the district.
The population was 1536 in the 2006 Census, a decrease of 126 from 2001.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stats.govt.nz/census/2006-census-data/final-counts/northland-region.htm|title=Final counts – census night and census usually resident populations, and occupied dwellings - Far North District|publisher=[[Statistics New Zealand]]}}</ref>


==Demographics==
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A service town for the surrounding farming industry, its main industry is the [[abattoir|freezing works]]. During the economic slump of the 1980s, many of the town's industries were badly affected, and unemployment soared. For this reason, the town's population has dwindled in recent years, although there are signs of an economic revival in the district.
Moerewa covers {{Convert|4.26|km2||abbr=on}}<ref name="Area">{{Cite web|title=ArcGIS Web Application|url=https://statsnz.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=6f49867abe464f86ac7526552fe19787| access-date=27 April 2024|website=statsnz.maps.arcgis.com}}</ref> and had an estimated population of {{NZ population data 2018|Moerewa|y}} as of {{NZ population data 2018|||y|y||,}} with a population density of {{Decimals|{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2018|Moerewa|y}}|R}}/4.26|0}} people per km<sup>2</sup>.

{{Historical populations|2006|1,410|2013|1,344|2018|1,632|percentages=pagr|align=left|source=<ref name="Census 2018"/>}}
Before the 2023 census, the town had a smaller boundary, covering {{Convert|1.88|km2||abbr=on}}.<ref name="Area"/> Using that boundary, Moerewa had a population of 1,632 at the [[2018 New Zealand census]], an increase of 288 people (21.4%) since the [[2013 New Zealand census|2013 census]], and an increase of 222 people (15.7%) since the [[2006 New Zealand census|2006 census]]. There were 432 households, comprising 810 males and 822 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.99 males per female. The median age was 29.2 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 480 people (29.4%) aged under 15 years, 351 (21.5%) aged 15 to 29, 645 (39.5%) aged 30 to 64, and 159 (9.7%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 22.8% European/Pākehā, 90.4% Māori, 6.6% Pacific peoples, 1.1% Asian, and 0.2% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

The percentage of people born overseas was 4.6, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 32.0% had no religion, 42.8% were Christian, 13.1% had [[Religion of Māori people|Māori religious beliefs]], 0.2% were Hindu, 1.1% were Muslim, 0.2% were Buddhist and 1.3% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 69 (6.0%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 366 (31.8%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $19,400, compared with $31,800 nationally. 24 people (2.1%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 438 (38.0%) people were employed full-time, 120 (10.4%) were part-time, and 138 (12.0%) were unemployed.<ref name="Census 2018">{{NZ census 2018|Moerewa (104500)|moerewa|Moerewa}}</ref>

==Marae==
Moerewa has three [[Ngāpuhi]] [[marae]]:

* Horomanga Marae and meeting house are affiliated with [[Ngāti Hine]].
* Ōtiria Marae and Tūmatauenga are affiliated with the [[hapū]] of [[Ngāti Hine]], [[Ngāti Kōpaki]] and [[Ngāti Te Ara]].
* Tereawatea Marae and meeting house are affiliated with [[Ngāti Hine]].
* Te Rito Marae and meeting house are affiliated with [[Ngāti Hine]].<ref name="tkmentry">{{cite web|title=Te Kāhui Māngai directory|url= http://www.tkm.govt.nz/ |website=tkm.govt.nz|publisher=[[Te Puni Kōkiri]]}}</ref><ref name="maorimaps">{{cite web |title=Māori Maps |url=https://maorimaps.com/map |website=maorimaps.com |publisher=Te Potiki National Trust}}</ref>

In October 2020, the Government committed $362,468 from the [[Provincial Growth Fund]] to upgrade Te Rito Marae, creating 10 jobs.<ref name="maraepgf">{{cite web |title=Marae Announcements |url=https://www.growregions.govt.nz/assets/funding-announcements/marae-announcements.xlsx |website=growregions.govt.nz |publisher=[[Provincial Growth Fund]] |format=Excel |date=9 October 2020}}</ref>


==Education==
==Education==
[[Moerewa School]] is a coeducational full primary (years 1-8) school with a decile rating of 1 and a roll of 228.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tki.org.nz/e/schools/display_school_info.php?school_id=2103|title=Te Kete Ipurangi - Moerewa School|publisher=[[Ministry of Education (New Zealand)|Ministry of Education]]}}</ref> Moerewa School opened in 1913,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/notices.php?action=view&id=602585|title=Moerewa School Closure/Merger|publisher=[[Education Gazette New Zealand]]|date=[[15 November]] [[2004]]}}</ref> and merged with Otiria School at the beginning of 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/notices.php?action=view&id=602402|title=Moerewa School Reunion|publisher=[[Education Gazette New Zealand]]|date=[[2 August]] [[2004]]}}</ref>
Moerewa School is a coeducational full primary (years 1–8) school with a roll of {{NZ school roll data|2103|y}} students as of {{NZ school roll data|||y|y||.}}<ref>{{TKI|2103|Moerewa School}}</ref> Moerewa School opened in 1913,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/notices.php?action=view&id=602585|title=Moerewa School Closure/Merger|publisher=[[Education Gazette New Zealand]]|date=15 November 2004}}{{Dead link|date=April 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> and merged with Otiria School at the beginning of 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/notices.php?action=view&id=602402|title=Moerewa School Reunion|publisher=[[Education Gazette New Zealand]]|date=2 August 2004}}{{Dead link|date=April 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Taumarere is a coeducational composite (years 1–13) school with a roll of {{NZ school roll data|2104|y}} students as of {{NZ school roll data|||y|y||.}}<ref>{{TKI|2104|Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Taumarere}}</ref> It is a [[Kura Kaupapa Māori]] school which teaches fully in the [[Māori language]]. The school was largely destroyed in an arson attack on 23 March 2008.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10499710|title=School fire deliberately lit|publisher=[[The New Zealand Herald]]|date=23 March 2008}}</ref> Prefab buildings were used to keep the school running and a new block was built in 2010. A substantial redevelopment began in 2016.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11694671|title=$6.9m to replace burned-out kura|first=Michaela|last=Collins|newspaper=Northern Advocate|date=16 August 2016}}</ref>


== Transport ==
== Transport ==
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Moerewa is on [[New Zealand State Highway 1|State Highway 1]].


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Moerewa was formerly served by the [[Opua Branch]] of the [[North Auckland Line]] [[railway]]. The line was originally built to link the Bay of Islands with [[Whangārei]], and the complete route opened on 13 April 1911.<ref>H. J. Hansen and F. J. Neil, ''Tracks in the North'' (Auckland: H. J. Hansen, 1992), 86-88.</ref> From December 1925 until November 1956, the [[Northland Express]] train ran through Moerewa, providing a direct service to [[Auckland]].<ref>J. D. Mahoney, ''Kings of the Iron Road: Steam Passenger Trains of New Zealand'' (Palmerston North: Dunmore Press, 1982), 13.</ref> After it ceased to run, passengers were served by [[mixed train]]s between [[Opua]] and Whangārei until 18 July 1976. In 1985, freight services ceased and the line from Moerewa to Kawakawa was dismantled.{{sfn|Churchman|Hurst|2001|p=96}} The line from [[Otiria]], the present northern terminus, to Moerewa remains in place but is disused.
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Moerewa is on [[State Highway 1 (New Zealand)|State Highway 1]].


== References ==
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Moerewa was formerly served by the [[Opua Branch]] of the [[North Auckland Line]] [[railway]]. The line was originally built to link the Bay of Islands with [[Whangarei]], and the complete route opened on [[13 April]] [[1911]].<ref>H. J. Hansen and F. J. Neil, ''Tracks in the North'' (Auckland: H. J. Hansen, 1992), 86-88.</ref> From December 1925 until November 1956, the [[Northland Express]] train ran through Moerewa, providing a direct service to [[Auckland]].<ref>J. D. Mahoney, ''Kings of the Iron Road: Steam Passenger Trains of New Zealand'' (Palmerston North: Dunmore Press, 1982), 13.</ref> After it ceased to run, passengers were served by [[mixed train]]s between [[Opua]] and Whangarei until [[18 July]] [[1976]]. In 1985, freight services ceased and the line from Moerewa to Kawakawa was dismantled.<ref>Geoffrey B. Churchman and Tony Hurst, ''The Railways of New Zealand: A Journey Through History'' (Auckland: HarperCollins, 1991), 96.</ref> The line from [[Otiria]], the present northern terminus, to Moerewa remains in place but is disused.
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==Notes==
==Further reading==
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* {{Churchman & Hurst Railways of New Zealand}}
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==External links==
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* [http://www.moerewa.school.nz/ Moerewa School website]
* [http://www.moerewa.school.nz/ Moerewa School website]


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Moerewa
Eel sculpture at Moerewa
Eel sculpture at Moerewa
Map
Coordinates: 35°23′9″S 174°1′11″E / 35.38583°S 174.01972°E / -35.38583; 174.01972
CountryNew Zealand
RegionNorthland Region
DistrictFar North District
WardBay of Islands-Whangaroa Ward
CommunityBay of Islands-Whangaroa
SubdivisionKawakawa-Moerewa
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial AuthorityFar North District Council
 • Regional councilNorthland Regional Council
Area
[1]
 • Total4.26 km2 (1.64 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2023)[2]
 • Total2,090
 • Density490/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
Postcode(s)
0211

Moerewa is a small town in the Northland Region of the North Island of New Zealand. It is located close to the Bay of Islands five kilometres to the west of Kawakawa.

Moerewa is a service town for the surrounding farming industry. Its main industry is the freezing works. During the economic slump of the 1980s, many of the town's industries were badly affected, and unemployment soared. For this reason, the town's population has dwindled in recent years, although there are signs of an economic revival in the district.

Demographics

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Moerewa covers 4.26 km2 (1.64 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 2,090 as of June 2023,[2] with a population density of 491 people per km2.

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
20061,410—    
20131,344−0.68%
20181,632+3.96%
Source: [3]

Before the 2023 census, the town had a smaller boundary, covering 1.88 km2 (0.73 sq mi).[1] Using that boundary, Moerewa had a population of 1,632 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 288 people (21.4%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 222 people (15.7%) since the 2006 census. There were 432 households, comprising 810 males and 822 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.99 males per female. The median age was 29.2 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 480 people (29.4%) aged under 15 years, 351 (21.5%) aged 15 to 29, 645 (39.5%) aged 30 to 64, and 159 (9.7%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 22.8% European/Pākehā, 90.4% Māori, 6.6% Pacific peoples, 1.1% Asian, and 0.2% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

The percentage of people born overseas was 4.6, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 32.0% had no religion, 42.8% were Christian, 13.1% had Māori religious beliefs, 0.2% were Hindu, 1.1% were Muslim, 0.2% were Buddhist and 1.3% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 69 (6.0%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 366 (31.8%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $19,400, compared with $31,800 nationally. 24 people (2.1%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 438 (38.0%) people were employed full-time, 120 (10.4%) were part-time, and 138 (12.0%) were unemployed.[3]

Marae

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Moerewa has three Ngāpuhi marae:

In October 2020, the Government committed $362,468 from the Provincial Growth Fund to upgrade Te Rito Marae, creating 10 jobs.[6]

Education

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Moerewa School is a coeducational full primary (years 1–8) school with a roll of 136 students as of August 2024.[7][8] Moerewa School opened in 1913,[9] and merged with Otiria School at the beginning of 2005.[10]

Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Taumarere is a coeducational composite (years 1–13) school with a roll of 130 students as of August 2024.[7][11] It is a Kura Kaupapa Māori school which teaches fully in the Māori language. The school was largely destroyed in an arson attack on 23 March 2008.[12] Prefab buildings were used to keep the school running and a new block was built in 2010. A substantial redevelopment began in 2016.[13]

Transport

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Moerewa is on State Highway 1.

Moerewa was formerly served by the Opua Branch of the North Auckland Line railway. The line was originally built to link the Bay of Islands with Whangārei, and the complete route opened on 13 April 1911.[14] From December 1925 until November 1956, the Northland Express train ran through Moerewa, providing a direct service to Auckland.[15] After it ceased to run, passengers were served by mixed trains between Opua and Whangārei until 18 July 1976. In 1985, freight services ceased and the line from Moerewa to Kawakawa was dismantled.[16] The line from Otiria, the present northern terminus, to Moerewa remains in place but is disused.

References

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  1. ^ a b c "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 27 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. Moerewa (104500). 2018 Census place summary: Moerewa
  4. ^ "Te Kāhui Māngai directory". tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri.
  5. ^ "Māori Maps". maorimaps.com. Te Potiki National Trust.
  6. ^ "Marae Announcements" (Excel). growregions.govt.nz. Provincial Growth Fund. 9 October 2020.
  7. ^ a b "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  8. ^ Education Counts: Moerewa School
  9. ^ "Moerewa School Closure/Merger". Education Gazette New Zealand. 15 November 2004.[permanent dead link]
  10. ^ "Moerewa School Reunion". Education Gazette New Zealand. 2 August 2004.[permanent dead link]
  11. ^ Education Counts: Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Taumarere
  12. ^ "School fire deliberately lit". The New Zealand Herald. 23 March 2008.
  13. ^ Collins, Michaela (16 August 2016). "$6.9m to replace burned-out kura". Northern Advocate.
  14. ^ H. J. Hansen and F. J. Neil, Tracks in the North (Auckland: H. J. Hansen, 1992), 86-88.
  15. ^ J. D. Mahoney, Kings of the Iron Road: Steam Passenger Trains of New Zealand (Palmerston North: Dunmore Press, 1982), 13.
  16. ^ Churchman & Hurst 2001, p. 96.

Further reading

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  • Churchman, Geoffrey B; Hurst, Tony (2001) [1990, 1991]. The Railways of New Zealand: A Journey through History (Second ed.). Transpress New Zealand. ISBN 0-908876-20-3.
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