Tryphena, New Zealand

Tryphena is a beach settlement on the southern coast of Great Barrier Island in the Hauraki Gulf of New Zealand's Auckland Region.

Tryphena
Tryphena Ferry Terminal
Tryphena Ferry Terminal
Coordinates: 36.3010°S 175.4860°E / -36.3010; 175.4860
CountryNew Zealand
RegionAuckland Region
WardWaitematā and Gulf ward
Local boardAotea / Great Barrier Local Board
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial AuthorityAuckland Council
Area
[1]
 • Total3.75 km2 (1.45 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2023)[2]
 • Total220
 • Density59/km2 (150/sq mi)

The township has a walkway, shops and public facilities.[3] It was one of the only areas in Great Barrier Island with good mobile and internet connectivity.[4]

SeaLink New Zealand operates a 4.5 hour car ferry between Tryphena and Wynyard Quarter. The Tryphena wharf has a shelter, wheelchair toilet and limited short-term parking. There is no terminal, ticket office, long-term parking or public transport.[5]

The area is a habitat for New Zealand kaka, kererū, rails, pateke, blue penguins, dolphins and orcas.[6]

The area is used for kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, boating and swimming.[6]

History

The bay was traditionally the site of a pā (fortified settlement) of Ngāti Rehua Ngati Wai ki Aotea.[7]

During the 19th century, early European settlers arrived in the bay, calling it Port Tofino.[7]

The settlement was renamed Tryphena, after a brig of the same name made several visits to Great Barrier Island between 1841 and 1845.[7]

Tryphena House was built in front of the original Tryphena wharf in 1923, using the remnants of a shipwreck in the bay. The building is now used for accommodation.[6]

In May 2020, members of Ngāti Rehua Ngati Wai ki Aotea attempted to establish a checkpoint at the Tryphena Wharf, to prevent people from visiting the island during the COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand.[8]

Demographics

Statistics New Zealand describes Tryphena as a rural settlement, which covers 3.75 km2 (1.45 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 220 as of June 2023,[2] with a population density of 59 people per km2. Tryphena is part of the larger Barrier Islands statistical area.[9]

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
2006144—    
2013177+2.99%
2018201+2.58%
Source: [10]

Tryphena had a population of 201 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 24 people (13.6%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 57 people (39.6%) since the 2006 census. There were 81 households, comprising 102 males and 102 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.0 males per female. The median age was 51.6 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 27 people (13.4%) aged under 15 years, 24 (11.9%) aged 15 to 29, 105 (52.2%) aged 30 to 64, and 45 (22.4%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 91.0% European/Pākehā, 26.9% Māori, 1.5% Pacific peoples, 1.5% Asian, and 3.0% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 71.6% had no religion, 22.4% were Christian and 1.5% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 21 (12.1%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 30 (17.2%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $21,200, compared with $31,800 nationally. 12 people (6.9%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 57 (32.8%) people were employed full-time, 42 (24.1%) were part-time, and 12 (6.9%) were unemployed.[10]

Education

Mulberry Grove School is a coeducational full primary (years 1–8) school[11] with a roll of 35 students as of April 2023.[12] The school was established in 1962. Tryphena School operated from 1884 to 1939, when it closed because the roll was very low.[13]

References
  1. "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  2. "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. "Tryphena Path". aucklandcouncil.govt.nz. Auckland Council.
  4. Brown, Russell. "The challenge to connect the remote corners of New Zealand". spinoff.co.nz. The Spinoff.
  5. "Tryphena House". greatbarrier.co.nz. Destination Great Barrier Island Trust.
  6. "Tryphena". greatbarrierisland.nz. Destination Great Barrier.
  7. Hurihanganui, Te Aniwa (7 May 2020). "Planned Great Barrier Island checkpoint already causing contention". Radio New Zealand.
  8. 2018 Census place summary: Barrier Islands
  9. "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7001135.
  10. Education Counts: Mulberry Grove School
  11. "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
  12. "Aotea Great Barrier Island Historic Context Statement" (PDF). p. 170. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
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