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Paparore

Paparore
Map
Interactive map of Paparore
Coordinates: 34°59′S 173°13′E / 34.99°S 173.21°E / -34.99; 173.21
CountryNew Zealand
RegionNorthland Region
DistrictFar North District
WardTe Hiku
Electorates
Government
  Territorial AuthorityFar North District Council
  Regional councilNorthland Regional Council
  Mayor of Far NorthMoko Tepania[1]
  Northland MPGrant McCallum[2]
  Te Tai Tokerau MPMariameno Kapa-Kingi[3]
Area
  Total
12.55 km2 (4.85 sq mi)
Population
 (2023 census)[5]
  Total
216
  Density17.2/km2 (44.6/sq mi)

Paparore is a small coastal settlement near the north of Waipapakauri, adjacent to Rangaunu Harbour.[6] It has a marae and cemetery.[7]

A New Zealand Labour Party branch was formed there in 1936.[8]

Demographics

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The SA1 statistical area which includes Paparore covers 12.55 km2 (4.85 sq mi).[4] The SA1 area is part of the larger Rangaunu Harbour statistical area.[9]

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
2006138    
2013150+1.20%
2018186+4.40%
2023216+3.04%
Source: [10][5]

The SA1 statistical area had a population of 216 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 30 people (16.1%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 66 people (44.0%) since the 2013 census. There were 108 males, and 108 females in 66 dwellings.[11] 1.4% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 35.6 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 54 people (25.0%) aged under 15 years, 36 (16.7%) aged 15 to 29, 93 (43.1%) aged 30 to 64, and 36 (16.7%) aged 65 or older.[5]

People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 63.9% European (Pākehā); 70.8% Māori; 5.6% Pasifika; 1.4% Asian; 1.4% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 5.6% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 98.6%, Māori language by 15.3%, and other languages by 4.2%. No language could be spoken by 1.4% (e.g. too young to talk). The percentage of people born overseas was 5.6, compared with 28.8% nationally.

Religious affiliations were 30.6% Christian, 13.9% Māori religious beliefs, and 2.8% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 44.4%, and 6.9% of people did not answer the census question.

Of those at least 15 years old, 24 (14.8%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 90 (55.6%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 42 (25.9%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $29,200, compared with $41,500 nationally. 9 people (5.6%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 90 (55.6%) people were employed full-time, 18 (11.1%) were part-time, and 3 (1.9%) were unemployed.[5]

Education

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Paparore School is a contributing primary (years 1–6) school. It has a decile rating of 3[12] and a roll of 169[13] as of March 2026. There was a native school in the area in 1915.[14]

References

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  1. "Declaration of Results of Election and Poll" (PDF). Far North District Council. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
  2. "Northland – Official Result". Electoral Commission. 3 November 2023. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
  3. "Te Tai Tokerau – Official Result". Electoral Commission. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
  4. 1 2 "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
  5. 1 2 3 4 "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. 7000022. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  6. Never in danger, Auckland Star, Volume LXVII, Issue 268, 11 November 1936, Page 10
  7. Obituary, Auckland Star, Volume LVI, Issue 98, 28 April 1925, Page 9
  8. Maori committees, Auckland Star, Volume LXVII, Issue 234, 2 October 1936, Page 3
  9. 2018 Census place summary: Rangaunu Harbour
  10. "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7000022.
  11. "Totals by topic for dwellings, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  12. "Paparore school - Education Counts". www.educationcounts.govt.nz.
  13. "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
  14. Country news, New Zealand Herald, Volume LII, Issue 15864, 10 March 1915, Page 11
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