Kaharoa facts for kids

Kaharoa is a small rural community in New Zealand. It is located on the North Island. The area is about 20 kilometers from Rotorua. It is also 45 kilometers from Tauranga.

At its highest point, Kaharoa is about 500 meters above sea level. From some spots, you can see the coastline. This view looks out towards the eastern Bay of Plenty.

The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage explains the name. "Kaharoa" means "large net" in the Māori language.

Most of the land in Kaharoa is used for farming. It used to be mainly for dry stock. This means animals like sheep or beef cattle. Now, more farms are raising dairy cows. Some areas have small blocks of planted forests. There are also areas of native bush. These native areas are protected. They help to keep the North Island kōkako bird safe. This bird is native to New Zealand. Many old farms are now being divided. These smaller areas are called lifestyle blocks. People live a more rural life on these properties.

Who Lives in Kaharoa?

Kaharoa is a small community. In 2018, 147 people lived there. This was a small increase from previous years. The population grew by 6 people since 2013. It grew by 21 people since 2006.

There were 54 households in Kaharoa in 2018. There were slightly more males than females. The average age was 44.1 years old. This is a bit older than the national average.

About 18 out of every 100 people were under 15 years old. Another 18 out of 100 were between 15 and 29. Most people, about 49 out of 100, were between 30 and 64. About 12 out of 100 were 65 or older.

Most people in Kaharoa are of European descent. About 88 out of 100 people identified as European. About 18 out of 100 identified as Māori. Some people identify with more than one ethnicity.

When asked about religion, many people said they had no religion. About 55 out of 100 people had no religion. About 26 out of 100 were Christian. A small number had Māori religious beliefs or other religions.

Many adults in Kaharoa have higher education. About 22 out of 100 adults had a university degree. Most adults were employed. About 52 out of 100 worked full-time. Another 20 out of 100 worked part-time.

Education in Kaharoa

Kaharoa has its own school. It is called Kaharoa School. This is a primary school for students in Year 1 to Year 8. Both boys and girls attend this school.

The school first opened its doors in 1907. As of November 2024, there are 160 students at Kaharoa School.