Awakino | |
|---|---|
Village | |
 Awakino in 1951 | |
 Interactive map of Awakino | |
| Coordinates: 38°39′S 174°38′E / 38.650°S 174.633°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Waikato region |
| Territorial authority | Waitomo District |
| Ward | Rural |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Waitomo District Council |
| • Regional council | Waikato Regional Council |
| • Mayor of Waitomo | John Robertson[1] |
| • Taranaki-King Country MP | Barbara Kuriger[2] |
| • Hauraki-Waikato MP | Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke[3] |
| Population (2023 census) | |
• Territorial | 69 |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
Awakino is a settlement in the south of Waitomo District, in the North Island of New Zealand. It is located on State Highway 3 at the mouth of the Awakino River, five kilometres north of Mōkau. It is 79 km southwest of Te Kūiti, and 98 km northeast of New Plymouth.[4]
North of Awakino, State Highway 3 turns inland, and the coast is largely unpopulated. Beyond Awakino there are no settlements of any size on the coast south of the Kawhia Harbour.
The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "bad creek" for Awakino.[5]
The local Maniaroa Marae and meeting house are affiliated with the Ngāti Maniapoto hapū of Ngāti Rākei, Rungaterangi and Waiora.[6][7]
Demographics
Awakino settlement is in meshblocks 1016500 and 1016900, which had a population of 69 people in the 2023 census.[8]
The Awakino-Waikawau locality covers 286.22 km2 (110.51 sq mi).[9] The locality is part of the larger Herangi statistical area.[10]
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 189 | — |
| 2013 | 132 | −5.00% |
| 2018 | 117 | −2.38% |
| 2023 | 144 | +4.24% |
| Source: [11][12] | ||
Awakino-Waikawau had a population of 144 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 27 people (23.1%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 12 people (9.1%) since the 2013 census. There were 75 males and 69 females in 66 dwellings.[13] The median age was 49.5 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 30 people (20.8%) aged under 15 years, 12 (8.3%) aged 15 to 29, 69 (47.9%) aged 30 to 64, and 30 (20.8%) aged 65 or older.[11]
People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 89.6% European (Pākehā), 35.4% Māori, and 4.2% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 97.9%, Māori by 6.2%, and other languages by 2.1%. No language could be spoken by 2.1% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 2.1%. The percentage of people born overseas was 6.2, compared with 28.8% nationally.[11]
Religious affiliations were 37.5% Christian, 2.1% Māori religious beliefs, and 2.1% New Age. People who answered that they had no religion were 52.1%, and 10.4% of people did not answer the census question.[11]
Of those at least 15 years old, 12 (10.5%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 63 (55.3%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 36 (31.6%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $29,400, compared with $41,500 nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 48 (42.1%) full-time and 18 (15.8%) part-time.[11]
Awakino County Council
In 1903 Awakino County was formed by splitting the former Kawhia County, but no council was formed for Awakino[14] for another decade. Awakino County extended along the coast from Awakino to Marokopa and was bounded to the north by Kawhia County, to the east by Waitomo County and to the south by Clifton County.[15] In 1919 the county population was estimated to be 801.[16] At least the first five meetings,[17] from its formation at Awakino on Saturday 22 March 1913, were held on a Saturday close to full moon.[18] In 1915 the County changed its meeting place from Waitanguru to Piopio, where its last meeting was held on Saturday 20 May 1922, after which Awakino merged into Waitomo County Council,[19] though Marokopa became a new riding of Kawhia County,[20] under the Waikato and King Country Counties Act 1922.[21]
Education
Awakino School opened in 1906[22] and closed in 1996.[23]
References
- ^ "2025 Triennial Elections Declaration of Result" (PDF). Electionz. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
- ^ "Taranaki-King Country - Official Result". Electoral Commission. Retrieved 8 March 2025.
- ^ "Hauraki-Waikato – Official Result". New Zealand Electoral Commission. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
- ^ Discover New Zealand: a Wise's Guide (9th ed.). Auckland, [N.Z.]: Wise's Publications. 1994. p.200
- ^ "1000 Māori place names". New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage. 6 August 2019.
- ^ "Te Kāhui Māngai directory". tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri.
- ^ "Māori Maps". maorimaps.com. Te Potiki National Trust.
- ^ "Stats NZ Geographic Data Service". 2023 Census electoral population at meshblock level (2025 Meshblock). Retrieved 9 May 2025.
- ^ "Stats NZ Geographic Data Service". Statistical Area 1 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 9 May 2025.
- ^ "Geographic Boundary Viewer". Stats NZ. Statistical Area 1 – 2023 and Statistical Area 2 – 2023.
- ^ a b c d e "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. 7013196. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7013196.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Local and General. Waikato Times". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 19 November 1903. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
- ^ "Awakino County cadastral map". kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz. 1911. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
- ^ "THE NEW ZEALAND OFFICIAL YEAR-BOOK, 1920". www3.stats.govt.nz. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
- ^ "General Information. King Country Chronicle". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 9 August 1913. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
- ^ "Awakino County Council. Kawhia Settler and Raglan Advertiser". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 4 April 1913. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
- ^ "Awakino County Council. King Country Chronicle". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 25 May 1922. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
- ^ "Kawhia County Ridings. Kawhia Settler and Raglan Advertiser". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 14 July 1922. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
- ^ "Waikato boundaries. Waipa Post". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 19 January 1922. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
- ^ "Awakino School 90th Jubilee, 1906-1996 : souvenir booklet". Jubilee Committee. 1996.
- ^ Phillips, Kathy (18 November 1996). "Closure of Awakino School (2154) Notice" (PDF). New Zealand Government. p. 4428.
Further reading
General historical works
- The best of the west: a heritage trail offering a unique experience of the King Country coast. Te Kuiti, [N.Z.]: Te Kuiti Visitor Information Centre. 1996.
- Coulson, John (1995). King Country sketchbook. Taumarunui, [N.Z.]: Ruapehu Marketing. ISBN 0-9583446-0-4.
- de Jardine, Margaret (1992). The little ports of Taranaki: being Awakino, Mokau, Tongaporutu, Urenui, Waitara, Opunake, Patea, together with some historical background to each. New Plymouth, [N.Z.]: Margaret de Jardine.
Business history
- Records for the Awakino Co-operative Dairy Company Ltd. (active 1911–1925; liquidated 1935) are held by the "Dairy Records Archive, Massey University Library". Archived from the original on 29 December 2007. Retrieved 9 January 2008. in Palmerston North.
- "Puke Ariki". Archived from the original on 20 June 2008. in New Plymouth contains the letter book of the Waitara-based shipping agent, Lewis Clare (died 1960). This book records coastal shipping from and into small North Taranaki ports (including those mentioned in de Jardine's book) between 1910 and 1920. See "Clare, Lewis (ARC2002-255)". Archived from the original on 14 October 2008. Retrieved 6 February 2008.
- "Puke Ariki". Archived from the original on 20 June 2008. in New Plymouth contains the business records of Gibson Coach Lines, who ran services from New Plymouth to Awakino. See "Gibson Coach Lines (ARC2002-992)". Archived from the original on 14 October 2008. Retrieved 6 February 2008.
- de Jardine, Margaret (1992). The little ports of Taranaki: being Awakino, Mokau, Tongaporutu, Urenui, Waitara, Opunake, Patea, together with some historical background to each. New Plymouth, [N.Z.]: M. de Jardine. ISBN 0-473-01455-6.
Maori
- Gummer, R. Graeme (1997). A man from Te Riu o Puanga: Riu Batley. Auckland, [N.Z.]: R. Graeme Gummer.
- "Puke Ariki". Archived from the original on 20 June 2008. in New Plymouth contains an essay on Riu Batley (1887–1960) (see above) and his family: researched and written by his nephew, Graeme Gummer. See "A Man from Te Riu O Puanga, Riu Batley (ARC2001-256)". Archived from the original on 14 October 2008. Retrieved 8 February 2008.
- Gummer, R. Graeme (2000). Memories of Ted Batley and some of his whanau. Auckland, [N.Z.]: R. Graeme Gummer.
- "Puke Ariki". Archived from the original on 20 June 2008. in New Plymouth contains a series of essays on Maori leadership: as practiced in the Mōkau, Awakino, and Mahoenui areas, and on the Chatham Islands. It also covers the development of the Maori religious movement called Hauhau (or Pai Marire). This material was compiled by Graeme Gummer. See "Gummer, Graeme (ARC2002-771)". Archived from the original on 14 October 2008. Retrieved 8 February 2008.
- "Puke Ariki". Archived from the original on 20 June 2008. in New Plymouth contains research notes and an obituary of Bella Mataroa (died 1925) who lived in Nukuhakere/Nukuhakari, half way between Marokopa and Awakino. See "Mataroa, Bella (ARC2001-241)". Archived from the original on 14 October 2008. Retrieved 8 February 2008.
People
- Gummer, R. Graeme (1997). A man from Te Riu o Puanga: Riu Batley. Auckland, [N.Z.]: R. Graeme Gummer.
- "Puke Ariki". Archived from the original on 20 June 2008. in New Plymouth contains an essay on Riu Batley (1887–1960) (see above) and his family: researched and written by his nephew, Graeme Gummer. See "A Man from Te Riu O Puanga, Riu Batley (ARC2001-256)". Archived from the original on 14 October 2008. Retrieved 8 February 2008.
- Gummer, R. Graeme (2000). Memories of Ted Batley and some of his whanau. Auckland, [N.Z.]: R. Graeme Gummer.
- "Puke Ariki". Archived from the original on 20 June 2008. in New Plymouth contains research notes and an obituary of Bella Mataroa (died 1925) who lived in Nukuhakere/Nukuhakari, half way between Marokopa and Awakino. See "Mataroa, Bella (ARC2001-241)". Archived from the original on 14 October 2008. Retrieved 8 February 2008.
Schools
- Awakino School 90th jubilee, 1906–1996: souvenir booklet. Awakino, [N.Z.]: Jubilee Committee. 1996.
- Hall, Cyril, ed. (1956). Awakino School golden jubilee, 1906–1956: souvenir booklet. Awakino, [N.Z.]; New Plymouth, [N.Z.]: Jubilee Committee; Taranaki Daily News.
- Hammond, Brian (1981). Awakino School 75th jubilee, 1906–1981. Awakino, [N.Z.]; New Plymouth, [N.Z.]: Jubilee Committee; Dorset Printing Service.
