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'''Te Kaha''' is a small [[New Zealand]] community situated in the [[Bay of Plenty]] near [[Opotiki]] |
'''Te Kaha''' is a small [[New Zealand]] community situated in the [[Bay of Plenty]] near [[Opotiki]]. |
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The New Zealand [[Ministry for Culture and Heritage]] gives a translation of "the rope" for {{lang|mi|Te Kaha}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nzhistory.govt.nz/culture/maori-language-week/1000-maori-place-names|title=1000 Māori place names|publisher=New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage|date=6 August 2019}}</ref> |
The New Zealand [[Ministry for Culture and Heritage]] gives a translation of "the rope" for {{lang|mi|Te Kaha}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nzhistory.govt.nz/culture/maori-language-week/1000-maori-place-names|title=1000 Māori place names|publisher=New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage|date=6 August 2019}}</ref> |
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==Demographics== |
==Demographics== |
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Te Kaha had a population of 387 at the [[2013 New Zealand census]], an increase of 84 people since the 2006 census. There were 204 males and 183 females.<ref>{{NZ Quickstats2013|13980|Te Kaha}}</ref> 24.2% were European/Pākehā, 83.3% were Māori, 0.8% were Pacific peoples and 3.3% were Asian.<ref>{{NZ Quickstats2013|13980|Te Kaha|Culturaldiversity}}</ref> |
Te Kaha and its surrounds had a population of 387 at the [[2013 New Zealand census]], an increase of 84 people since the 2006 census. There were 204 males and 183 females.<ref>{{NZ Quickstats2013|13980|Te Kaha}}</ref> 24.2% were European/Pākehā, 83.3% were Māori, 0.8% were Pacific peoples and 3.3% were Asian.<ref>{{NZ Quickstats2013|13980|Te Kaha|Culturaldiversity}}</ref> |
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==Education== |
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Te Kura o Te Whanau-a-Apanui is a coeducational composite (years 1-13) school with a roll of {{NZ school roll data|742|y}} students as of {{NZ school roll data|||y|y||.}}<ref>{{TKI|742|Te Kura o Te Whanau-a-Apanui}}</ref> The school opened in 2016 to replace three East Cape schools,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/284614/kura-closure-traumatises-local-community|title=Kura closure traumatises local community|publisher=Radio New Zealand|date=18 September 2015}}</ref> and is presently in [[Ōmaio]] while premises are being built in Te Kaha.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ero.govt.nz/review-reports/te-kura-o-te-whanau-a-apanui-21-12-2018/|title=Te Kura o Te Whanau-a Apanui - 21/12/2018|publisher=Education Review Office|date=21 December 2018}}</ref> |
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==Notable people== |
==Notable people== |
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Revision as of 03:28, 27 December 2019
Te Kaha | |
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.svg)  Te Kaha | |
| Coordinates: 37°44′25″S 177°40′35″E / 37.74028°S 177.67639°E | |
| Country |  New Zealand |
| Region | Bay of Plenty |
| Territorial authority | Opotiki District |
| Ward | Coast |
| Population (2013) | |
• Total | 387 |
Te Kaha is a small New Zealand community situated in the Bay of Plenty near Opotiki.
The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "the rope" for Te Kaha.[1]
The local population consist of the predominant iwi of the area known to be Te-Whānau-Ā-Apanui. There are four marae in the area as the following: Waiōrore; Tūkāki; Maungaroa; Pāhaoa. Te Kaha is a little outpost that contains a couple of dairies and the Te Kaha resort. The full name of The Kaha is Te-Kahanui-A-Tikirākau.
Demographics
Te Kaha and its surrounds had a population of 387 at the 2013 New Zealand census, an increase of 84 people since the 2006 census. There were 204 males and 183 females.[2] 24.2% were European/Pākehā, 83.3% were Māori, 0.8% were Pacific peoples and 3.3% were Asian.[3]
Education
Te Kura o Te Whanau-a-Apanui is a coeducational composite (years 1-13) school with a roll of 177 students as of August 2024.[4][5] The school opened in 2016 to replace three East Cape schools,[6] and is presently in Ōmaio while premises are being built in Te Kaha.[7]
Notable people
- Corporal Willie Apiata, recipient of the New Zealand Victoria Cross, awarded on 2 July 2007
- Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa Ngarimu, recipient of the VC, awarded posthumously in October 1943
- Matthew Tukaki, Australian radio announcer
- Taika Waititi, Filmmaker, actor, comedian
References
- ^ "1000 Māori place names". New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage. 6 August 2019.
- ^ 2013 Census QuickStats about a place : Te Kaha
- ^ 2013 Census QuickStats about a place (Cultural diversity) : Te Kaha
- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ Education Counts: Te Kura o Te Whanau-a-Apanui
- ^ "Kura closure traumatises local community". Radio New Zealand. 18 September 2015.
- ^ "Te Kura o Te Whanau-a Apanui - 21/12/2018". Education Review Office. 21 December 2018.
37°44′25″S 177°40′35″E / 37.74028°S 177.67639°E
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