Paterangi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Paterangi
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Village
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The Paterangi pā site
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Waikato |
| District | Waipa District |
| Ward | Pirongia Ward |
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| Area | |
| • Territorial | 11.50 km2 (4.44 sq mi) |
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(2018 Census)
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| • Territorial | 132 |
| • Density | 11.48/km2 (29.73/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
Paterangi is a small village located in the Waikato region of New Zealand's North Island. It is about 10 kilometers northwest of Te Awamutu. This area is famous for its history, especially during the New Zealand wars in the late 1800s.
Paterangi is near the site of an important Māori fort, called a pā. This pā was named Tauranga Mirumiru. It was home to the Ngati Apakura people. Today, the old pā site is part of a local dairy farm.
Paterangi is also home to Lake Ngaroto, the biggest peat lake in the Waikato region. The name Ngaroto simply means 'the lake' in English. A special wooden carving, believed to be of the Māori rainbow god 'Uenuku', was found in Lake Ngaroto. This carving is now kept safely at the Te Awamutu Museum.
In 1867, a politician from Canada named William James Scott moved to Paterangi. He became a successful landowner in the area.
Paterangi's People and History
Paterangi is a small community. In 2018, about 132 people lived here. This number has grown over the years. In 2006, there were 96 people, and in 2013, there were 120.
The people living in Paterangi come from different backgrounds. Most are of European or Pākehā descent. Some residents are Māori, and a few are from Pacific Islands or other ethnic groups.
Many people in Paterangi do not have a specific religious belief. However, a good number of residents are Christian.
Lake Ngaroto Area: A Wider Look
The area around Lake Ngaroto is larger than just Paterangi village. It covers about 94.58 square kilometers. In 2018, this wider area had a population of 1,170 people.
Like Paterangi, the population of the Lake Ngaroto area has also increased over time. In 2006, there were 1,047 people, and in 2013, there were 1,080.
The people in the Lake Ngaroto area are also mostly European/Pākehā. There are also Māori, Asian, and other ethnic groups living here. About 11% of the people in this area were born outside New Zealand.
Education in Paterangi
Paterangi has its own school called Paterangi School. It is a primary school for both boys and girls. The school first opened its doors in 1876. It continues to educate children in the community today.
