Marotiri, New Zealand

Marotiri is a rural community in the Taupō District and Waikato region of New Zealand's North Island. State Highway 32 runs through it.[3]

Marotiri
Rural locality
Coordinates: 38.543840°S 175.817962°E / -38.543840; 175.817962
CountryNew Zealand
RegionWaikato region
DistrictTaupō District
WardMangakino-Pouakani Ward
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial AuthorityTaupō District Council
 • Regional councilWaikato Regional Council
Area
[1]
 • Total26.08 km2 (10.07 sq mi)
Population
 (2018 Census)[2]
 • Total111
 • Density4.3/km2 (11/sq mi)
Postcode(s)
3492

The community has an annual family agricultural day each November.[4]

Demographics

Marotiri settlement is in an SA1 statistical area which covers 26.08 km2 (10.07 sq mi).[1] The SA1 area is part of the larger Marotiri statistical area.

Historical population for the SA1 area
YearPop.±% p.a.
200687—    
2013123+5.07%
2018111−2.03%
Source: [2]

The SA1 area had a population of 111 at the 2018 New Zealand census, a decrease of 12 people (−9.8%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 24 people (27.6%) since the 2006 census. There were 42 households, comprising 51 males and 60 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.85 males per female. The median age was 28.7 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 27 people (24.3%) aged under 15 years, 33 (29.7%) aged 15 to 29, 51 (45.9%) aged 30 to 64, and 0 (0.0%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 78.4% European/Pākehā, 21.6% Māori, 2.7% Pacific peoples, 10.8% Asian, and 5.4% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 59.5% had no religion, 32.4% were Christian, 2.7% were Hindu and 2.7% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 9 (10.7%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 21 (25.0%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $40,700, compared with $31,800 nationally. 6 people (7.1%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 51 (60.7%) people were employed full-time, 21 (25.0%) were part-time, and 3 (3.6%) were unemployed.[2]

Marotiri statistical area

Marotiri statistical area, which also includes Mangakino, Whakamaru, and Mokai, covers 744.19 km2 (287.33 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 1,750 as of June 2023,[5] with a population density of 2.4 people per km2.

Historical population for the statistical area
YearPop.±% p.a.
20062,310—    
20132,214−0.60%
20182,391+1.55%
Source: [6]

Marotiri had a population of 2,391 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 177 people (8.0%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 81 people (3.5%) since the 2006 census. There were 843 households, comprising 1,236 males and 1,158 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.07 males per female. The median age was 35.0 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 582 people (24.3%) aged under 15 years, 471 (19.7%) aged 15 to 29, 1,065 (44.5%) aged 30 to 64, and 276 (11.5%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 71.3% European/Pākehā, 40.5% Māori, 3.3% Pacific peoples, 5.6% Asian, and 1.5% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

The percentage of people born overseas was 13.3, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 59.2% had no religion, 26.6% were Christian, 5.8% had Māori religious beliefs, 0.5% were Hindu, 1.0% were Muslim, 0.4% were Buddhist and 1.3% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 174 (9.6%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 480 (26.5%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $28,600, compared with $31,800 nationally. 219 people (12.1%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 888 (49.1%) people were employed full-time, 333 (18.4%) were part-time, and 93 (5.1%) were unemployed.[6]

Education

Marotiri School is a co-educational state primary school,[7] with a roll of 125 as of April 2023.[8][9] The school opened in 1961.[10]

References
  1. "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 10 November 2022.
  2. "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7013273.
  3. Hariss, Gavin. "New Zealand Topographic Map". topomap.co.nz. NZ Topo Map.
  4. "Ag Day for Marotiri kids". Stuff. Taupo and Turangi Weekender. 1 November 2018.
  5. "Population estimate tables - NZ.Stat". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
  6. "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Marotiri (187700). 2018 Census place summary: Marotiri
  7. "Marotiri School Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
  8. "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
  9. "Marotiri School Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.
  10. "Jubilee". Hawkes Bay Today. 15 December 2010.
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