Peria, Northland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Peria
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The Bush Fairy Dairy at Peria
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Northland Region |
| District | Far North District |
| Ward | Te Hiku |
| Community | Te Hiku |
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Peria is a small place in the Northland area of New Zealand. It is located south of Taipa and east of Kaitaia. Long ago, this area was known as Oruru Valley.
An important person named Wiremu Hoani Taua lived here. He later became the first Māori person to be the head teacher of a native school. He was part of the Peria Native School Committee until the year 1900.
About Peria's Population
The Peria area covers about 199.63 km2 (77.08 sq mi). In 2023, about 1,280 people lived here. This means there are about 6.4 people for every square kilometer.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 2006 | 1,011 | — |
| 2013 | 951 | −0.87% |
| 2018 | 1,107 | +3.08% |
| 2023 | 1,260 | +2.62% |
The number of people living in Peria has been growing. In the 2023 New Zealand census, there were 1,260 residents. This was an increase of 153 people since the 2018 census. It was also 309 more people than in the 2013 census.
Most people in Peria are from European backgrounds, and many also identify as Māori. Other groups include Pasifika and Asian people. Almost everyone in Peria speaks English. About 1 in 10 people also speak the Māori language.
Education in Peria
Peria School is a school for both boys and girls. It teaches students from Year 1 to Year 8. As of February 2024. , the school has 72 students.
The school first opened in 1873. For many years, it was a "native school" before becoming a regular public school in 1914.
Local Culture and Meeting Places
The local marae is called Te Kauhanga. A marae is a special meeting place for Māori people. Its main meeting house, known as a wharenui, is called Te Poho o Ngāti Kahu. This marae is an important gathering place for the Ngāti Kahu hapū (a smaller group or sub-tribe) called Te Paatu ki Pēria.
