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{{Short description|Settlement in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand}}
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'''Raukokore''' is a small settlement close to the [[East Cape]] in the northeastern [[North Island]] of [[New Zealand]]. It is located on [[State Highway 35 (New Zealand)|State Highway 35]], close to the mouth of the [[Raukokore River]], 40 kilometres to the west of [[Hicks Bay]].
'''Raukokore''' is a small settlement close to the [[East Cape]] in the northeastern [[North Island]] of [[New Zealand]]. It is located on [[State Highway 35 (New Zealand)|State Highway 35]], close to the mouth of the [[Raukokore River]], 40 kilometres to the west of [[Hicks Bay]].


Raukokore's most notable feature is its Anglican church, Christ Church, a landmark of the East Cape region, which stands isolated close to the shore of [[Papatea Bay]]. The church was named as one of the East Cape/Gisborne region's "101 must-do" sites by the [[New Zealand Automobile Association]].<ref name="aatravel">{{cite web |title=Raukokore Church |url=http://www.aatravel.co.nz/101/Regional101_Raukokore-Church.html |website=aatravel.co.nz |publisher=[[New Zealand Automobile Association]]}}</ref> The church was designed and built by Duncan Stirling in 1894. Stirling married local Raukokore chief, [[Mihi Kōtukutuku Stirling|Mihi Kotukotuku]], in the church in 1896. The church is listed as a Category 1 Historic Place by [[Heritage New Zealand]].<ref name="heritage">{{cite web |title=Christ Church, Raukokore |url=http://www.heritage.org.nz/the-list/details/3471 |website=heritage.org.nz |publisher=[[Heritage New Zealand]]}}</ref>
Raukokore's most notable feature is its [[Anglicanism|Anglican]] church, Christ Church, a landmark of the East Cape region, which stands isolated close to the shore of [[Papatea Bay]]. The church was named as one of the East Cape/Gisborne region's "101 must-do" sites by the [[New Zealand Automobile Association]].<ref name="aatravel">{{cite web |title=Raukokore Church |url=http://www.aatravel.co.nz/101/Regional101_Raukokore-Church.html |website=aatravel.co.nz |publisher=[[New Zealand Automobile Association]]}}</ref> The church was designed and built by Duncan Stirling in 1894. Stirling married local Raukokore chief [[Mihi Kōtukutuku Stirling|Mihi Kōtukutuku]] in the church in 1896. The church is listed as a Category 1 Historic Place by [[Heritage New Zealand]].<ref name="heritage">{{cite web |title=Christ Church, Raukokore |url=http://www.heritage.org.nz/the-list/details/3471 |website=heritage.org.nz |publisher=[[Heritage New Zealand]]}}</ref>


Raukokore is administered by the [[Opotiki|Opotiki District Council]].
Raukokore is administered by the [[Ōpōtiki District|Ōpōtiki District Council]].


==References==
==Demographics==
Raukokore is in an SA1 statistical area which covers {{Convert|34.43|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=14 January 2023|website=statsnz.maps.arcgis.com}}</ref> The SA1 area is part of the wider [[Cape Runaway#Cape Runaway statistical area|Cape Runaway statistical area]].<ref>{{NZ census place summary 2018|cape-runaway|Cape Runaway}}</ref>
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{{Historical populations|2006|150|2013|168|2018|141|percentages=pagr|align=left|source=<ref name="Census 2018"/>}}
==External links==
Raukokore had a population of 141 at the [[2018 New Zealand census]], a decrease of 27 people (−16.1%) since the [[2013 New Zealand census|2013 census]], and a decrease of 9 people (−6.0%) since the [[2006 New Zealand census|2006 census]]. There were 66 households, comprising 81 males and 57 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.42 males per female. The median age was 47.9 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 33 people (23.4%) aged under 15 years, 9 (6.4%) aged 15 to 29, 63 (44.7%) aged 30 to 64, and 33 (23.4%) aged 65 or older.
*[http://www.trekearth.com/gallery/Oceania/New_Zealand/photo226248.htm Image of Raukokore Church from TrekEarth site]


Ethnicities were 38.3% European/[[Pākehā]], 78.7% [[Māori people|Māori]], and 2.1% [[Pasifika New Zealanders|Pacific peoples]]. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
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Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 36.2% had no religion, 44.7% were [[Christianity in New Zealand|Christian]], and 6.4% had [[Māori religion|Māori religious beliefs]].
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Of those at least 15 years old, 9 (8.3%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 33 (30.6%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $22,800, compared with $31,800 nationally. 9 people (8.3%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 45 (41.7%) people were employed full-time, 18 (16.7%) were part-time, and 9 (8.3%) were unemployed.<ref name="Census 2018">{{NZ census 2018|7015409}}</ref>


==Marae==
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The settlement is in the ''[[rohe]]'' of the [[iwi]] of [[Te Whānau-ā-Apanui]] and has two [[marae]] affiliated with local ''[[hapū]]''.

* Te Maru o Hinemaka Marae and Pararaki meeting house is affiliated with [[Te Whānau-ā-Apanui|Te Whānau a Pararaki]].
* Wairūrū Marae and Hinemahuru or Mihi Kōtukutuko meeting house is affiliated with [[Te Whānau-ā-Apanui|Te Whānau a Maruhaeremuri]].<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 $205,700 from the [[Shane Jones#Provincial Growth Fund|Provincial Growth Fund]] to develop Wairūrū Marae, creating 8 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>

==Notable people==
* [[Taika Waititi]] – [[Academy Awards|Academy Award]]-winning filmmaker, screenwriter and actor
* [[Rawiri Waititi]] – New Zealand politician, iwi leader, Ringatū minister and kapa haka exponent
* [[Tweedie Waititi]] – New Zealand film director and producer

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Latest revision as of 19:01, 16 July 2024

Raukokore
Raukokore's Anglican church
Raukokore's Anglican church
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Coordinates: 37°38′38″S 177°52′35″E / 37.644°S 177.8764°E / -37.644; 177.8764
CountryNew Zealand
RegionBay of Plenty
Territorial authorityŌpōtiki District
WardCoast Ward
CommunityCoast Community
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial authorityŌpōtiki District Council
 • Regional councilBay of Plenty Regional Council
Area
[1]
 • Total34.43 km2 (13.29 sq mi)
Population
 (2018 Census)[2]
 • Total141
 • Density4.1/km2 (11/sq mi)

Raukokore is a small settlement close to the East Cape in the northeastern North Island of New Zealand. It is located on State Highway 35, close to the mouth of the Raukokore River, 40 kilometres to the west of Hicks Bay.

Raukokore's most notable feature is its Anglican church, Christ Church, a landmark of the East Cape region, which stands isolated close to the shore of Papatea Bay. The church was named as one of the East Cape/Gisborne region's "101 must-do" sites by the New Zealand Automobile Association.[3] The church was designed and built by Duncan Stirling in 1894. Stirling married local Raukokore chief Mihi Kōtukutuku in the church in 1896. The church is listed as a Category 1 Historic Place by Heritage New Zealand.[4]

Raukokore is administered by the Ōpōtiki District Council.

Demographics

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Raukokore is in an SA1 statistical area which covers 34.43 km2 (13.29 sq mi).[1] The SA1 area is part of the wider Cape Runaway statistical area.[5]

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
2006150—    
2013168+1.63%
2018141−3.44%
Source: [2]

Raukokore had a population of 141 at the 2018 New Zealand census, a decrease of 27 people (−16.1%) since the 2013 census, and a decrease of 9 people (−6.0%) since the 2006 census. There were 66 households, comprising 81 males and 57 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.42 males per female. The median age was 47.9 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 33 people (23.4%) aged under 15 years, 9 (6.4%) aged 15 to 29, 63 (44.7%) aged 30 to 64, and 33 (23.4%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 38.3% European/Pākehā, 78.7% Māori, and 2.1% Pacific peoples. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 36.2% had no religion, 44.7% were Christian, and 6.4% had Māori religious beliefs.

Of those at least 15 years old, 9 (8.3%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 33 (30.6%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $22,800, compared with $31,800 nationally. 9 people (8.3%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 45 (41.7%) people were employed full-time, 18 (16.7%) were part-time, and 9 (8.3%) were unemployed.[2]

Marae

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The settlement is in the rohe of the iwi of Te Whānau-ā-Apanui and has two marae affiliated with local hapū.

In October 2020, the Government committed $205,700 from the Provincial Growth Fund to develop Wairūrū Marae, creating 8 jobs.[8]

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ a b "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7015409.
  3. ^ "Raukokore Church". aatravel.co.nz. New Zealand Automobile Association.
  4. ^ "Christ Church, Raukokore". heritage.org.nz. Heritage New Zealand.
  5. ^ 2018 Census place summary: Cape Runaway
  6. ^ "Te Kāhui Māngai directory". tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri.
  7. ^ "Māori Maps". maorimaps.com. Te Potiki National Trust.
  8. ^ "Marae Announcements" (Excel). growregions.govt.nz. Provincial Growth Fund. 9 October 2020.
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