Tangiteroria facts for kids

Tangiteroria is a small community in the North Island of New Zealand. It's located halfway between Whangārei and Dargaville. You can find it right by the Northern Wairoa river on State Highway 14.

Tangiteroria has a primary school, a marae, and a sports complex that also serves as a community centre. Some older places like the pub, Catholic Church, and petrol station are currently closed. Sadly, the sports complex and community centre burned down in 2020. But don't worry, they were rebuilt and opened again in September 2023!

Nearby places like Kirikopuni and Pukehuia used to have train stations. These stations on the Dargaville Branch helped move farm animals around Northland. They also offered a passenger service for people.

History of Tangiteroria

Early Settlement and Mills

A Christian mission station was started here in 1836 by James Wallis. James Buller later took over running the station until 1853. In the mid-1860s, large Kauri logs were floated down the river. These logs were used for timber.

Later, in the late 1800s, a mill that processed flax also operated in the area.

River Transport and Roads

In 1878, a special boat service began on the Wairoa River. The steamer Tangihua traveled to Tangiteroria. This helped a local store and landing spot, called Watson's Landing, to become very busy by 1881.

Other steamers like the S.S. Blanche and S.S. Ethel also ran services between Dargaville and Tangiteroria. From 1903 to 1920, the S.S. Naumai took over this route. The river boat service stopped in 1929. Roads were built to connect Tangiteroria in the 1890s.

Tangiterōria Marae

The local Tangiterōria Marae is a special meeting place. It includes the Tirarau meeting house. A marae is a traditional gathering spot for Māori people.

This marae is important for several hapū (family groups or sub-tribes). These include Te Parawhau and Te Uriroroi from the Ngāpuhi iwi (tribe). It's also a meeting place for Te Kuihi and Te Parawhau from the Ngāti Whātua iwi.

Population and People

Tangiteroria is part of a statistical area that covers about 95 square kilometers. In the 2023 New Zealand census, 198 people lived here. This was a small decrease from 2018. However, it was an increase of 30 people since 2013.

There were 105 males and 93 females living in 87 homes. The average age of people in Tangiteroria was 46.9 years. This is a bit older than the national average of 38.1 years.

Who Lives Here?

People in Tangiteroria can identify with more than one ethnic group. Most people, about 86.4%, are European (also called Pākehā). About 22.7% are Māori. Smaller numbers of people are Pasifika (3.0%) or Asian (1.5%).

Most people (98.5%) speak English. About 4.5% of people also speak the Māori language.

Work and Education

For those aged 15 and older, many people have completed some form of education after high school. About 63.6% have a certificate or diploma. The average income was $38,000.

Most adults in Tangiteroria are employed. About 52.7% work full-time, and 12.7% work part-time.

Tangiteroria School

Tangiteroria 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 28 students. The school first opened its doors in 1886.