Ahuroa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ahuroa
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Auckland Region |
| Ward | Rodney ward |
| Local board | Rodney Local Board |
| Subdivision | Warkworth subdivision |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 16.63 km2 (6.42 sq mi) |
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 144 |
| • Density | 8.66/km2 (22.43/sq mi) |
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Ahuroa is a small place in the northern part of Auckland, New Zealand. It is located in the Rodney Local Board area of the city. This area is part of the Warkworth subdivision.
Nearby towns include Puhoi to the south-east and Warkworth to the north-east. Kaipara Flats is located to the north. The North Auckland railway line passes right through Ahuroa. The name Ahuroa means "Long Mound" in the Māori language.
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History and Development
The North Auckland railway line reached Ahuroa in 1905. This was an important event for the area. It allowed people to easily transport timber from the local forests.
Because Ahuroa had a railway station, the road between Ahuroa and Glorit became a main highway. This happened in the late 1920s. The road was then covered with metal (like gravel) to make it better for travel.
King's College Venture Camp
Ahuroa is also home to King's College's Venture Camp. The school owns land and forests here. They run special camps for students.
For example, Year 10 students stay for 8 days as part of a 26-day adventure challenge. Year 12 students attend a leadership camp. This camp helps them prepare to become prefects in their final year. The facility is also rented out to other groups and businesses.
Population and People
Ahuroa is a small community. In 2018, 144 people lived there. This was an increase from 132 people in 2013. It was also a rise from 111 people in 2006.
There were 48 homes in Ahuroa in 2018. The community had slightly more males than females. The average age was about 42.5 years old. About 23% of the people were under 15 years old.
Most people in Ahuroa are of European background (87.5%). About 12.5% of the people are Māori. Many people (56.2%) said they had no religion. About 27.1% were Christian.
Education
Ahuroa School is a school for children from years 1 to 8. This means it teaches students from about age 5 to 13. It is a coeducational school, meaning both boys and girls attend. The school has a roll of 59 students as of February 2024. .
Economy
The main way people make a living in Ahuroa is through farming. This includes growing crops and raising animals. Tourism is also becoming important in the area. Visitors come to enjoy the beautiful nature around Ahuroa.
