Waiharara facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Waiharara
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Northland Region |
| District | Far North District |
| Ward | Te Hiku |
| Community | Te Hiku |
| Subdivision | North Cape |
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Waiharara is a small community in New Zealand. It is located at the bottom of the Aupouri Peninsula in the Northland area. New Zealand's main road, State Highway 1, goes right through it.
To the west, you'll find the Aupouri Forest and the famous Ninety Mile Beach. To the east is the beautiful Rangaunu Harbour. The town of Houhora is about 22 kilometers (14 miles) north west. Awanui is 16 kilometers (10 miles) south east. Lake Waiparera is also nearby, just to the north west.
Te Marae o Wharemaru is a special meeting place for the Wharemaru people. These people are a group of Māori who have lived in and around the area now called Kaimaumau for a long time. Wharemaru is the name of an important chief from this area. Kaimaumau is the chief's younger brother. Rangaunu, which is also the name of the nearby harbour, is their older sister.
Gumdiggers Park is a place where you can take a guided walk. It is built on what used to be New Zealand's biggest kauri gum field. Kauri gum is a type of resin that comes from ancient kauri trees.
Who Lives in Waiharara?
Waiharara is part of a statistical area that covers about 124.5 square kilometers (48.1 square miles). This area includes the land between Muiata Pa and just north of Paparore. However, it does not include Kaimaumau.
Population Changes
The number of people living in Waiharara has been growing.
- In 2006, there were 207 people.
- By 2013, the population grew to 228 people.
- In 2018, it increased to 243 people.
- The latest count in 2023 showed 285 people living here. This means the population grew by 42 people since 2018.
People and Cultures
In Waiharara, people come from different backgrounds.
- Most people (about 82%) are of European descent, also known as Pākehā.
- A large number (about 53%) are Māori.
- Smaller groups include people from the Pacific Islands (Pasifika) and Asia.
- Most people speak English. About 9.5% of people also speak the Māori language.
Education in Waiharara
Waiharara School is the local school for children in the area. It teaches students from Year 1 to Year 8. This means it covers all primary school years. The school first opened its doors in 1901.
