Pukepoto facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pukepoto
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Northland Region |
| District | Far North District |
| Ward | Te Hiku |
| Community | Te Hiku |
| Subdivision | Kaitāia |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 14.08 km2 (5.44 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 174 |
| • Density | 12.36/km2 (32.01/sq mi) |
Pukepoto is a small town in the Northland area of New Zealand. It is located southwest of Kaitaia and northeast of Ahipara. The Herekino Forest is found to its southeast.
The name Pukepoto comes from a special cobalt blue color. This color is found in a type of clay rock.
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About the People of Pukepoto
This section tells us about the people who live in Pukepoto. It looks at things like how many people live there and what their backgrounds are.
In 2023, Pukepoto had a population of 174 people. This was an increase of 9 people since 2018. The population has grown quite a bit since 2013.
There were 84 males and 87 females living in 60 homes. The average age of people in Pukepoto was 35 years old. About 27.6% of the people were under 15 years old.
People in Pukepoto come from different backgrounds. About 36.2% are European (Pākehā). A large number, 91.4%, are Māori. There are also some Pasifika and Asian people.
Most people, 94.8%, speak English. About 27.6% of people speak the Māori language. Only a small number of people were born outside New Zealand.
When it comes to beliefs, 24.1% of people are Christian. Another 24.1% follow Māori religious beliefs. Almost half of the people, 48.3%, said they had no religion.
For those aged 15 and older, about 7.1% had a university degree. Many people, 54.8%, had a certificate or diploma after high school. The average income was $30,400. Most adults were employed full-time or part-time.
The Wider Tangonge Area
Pukepoto is part of a larger area called Tangonge. This area covers about 177 square kilometers.
In 2023, the Tangonge area had an estimated population of 1,332 people. This was an increase of 198 people since 2018. The population has grown steadily over the years.
The average age in Tangonge was 37.9 years. About 23.2% of the people were under 15 years old.
Like Pukepoto, Tangonge is home to many different ethnic groups. About 58.6% are European. A significant 65.8% are Māori. There are also Pasifika and Asian people.
Most people in Tangonge speak English. About 16.9% speak the Māori language.
Marae in Pukepoto
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A marae is a special meeting place for Māori people. It is a very important part of Māori culture and community life. Pukepoto has two marae connected to the iwi (tribe) of Te Rarawa.
These marae are linked to the maunga (mountain) of Taumatamahoe and the repo/wai (water/wetland) of Tāngonge. People from these marae trace their family history back to important ancestors. These include Tumoana, who was a captain of the Tinana waka (canoe).
The Te Rarawa Marae and its meeting house are connected to the hapū (sub-tribes) of Ngāti Te Ao and Te Uri o Hina.
The Te Uri o Hina Marae and its Hohourongo meeting house are also connected to the hapū of Ngāti Te Ao, Tahāwai, and Te Uri o Hina.
In 2020, the New Zealand Government provided money to improve these marae. This project also helped create jobs in the area.
Education in Pukepoto
Pukepoto School is a primary school for students in years 1 to 6. It has a roll of 36 students. The school might have started as a mission school way back in 1866.
