Tākou Bay Explained

Tākou Bay
Area Total Km2:12.60
Population As Of:2023 Census
Population Total:132
Population Density Km2:auto
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:New Zealand
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Northland Region
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Far North District
Subdivision Type3:Ward
Subdivision Name3:Bay of Islands-Whangaroa
Subdivision Type4:Community
Subdivision Name4:Bay of Islands-Whangaroa
Subdivision Type5:Subdivision
Subdivision Name5:Whangaroa
Leader Title:Territorial Authority
Leader Name:Far North District Council
Leader Title1:Regional council
Leader Name1:Northland Regional Council
Leader Title2:Mayor of Far North
Leader Title3:Northland MP
Leader Title4:Te Tai Tokerau MP
Seat Type:Electorates
Postal Code Type:Postcode
Postal Code:0295

Tākou Bay is a bay and rural community in the Far North District and Northland Region of New Zealand's North Island, beside the Tākou River.[1] Tākou Bay is an official name, gazetted on 16 July 2020.

The local Tākou Marae is a meeting place for the Ngāpuhi hapū of Ngāti Tautahi, Ngāti Tūpango and Ngāti Whakaeke, and the Ngāpuhi and Ngāpuhi / Ngāti Kahu ki Whaingaroa hapū of Ngāti Rēhia.[2] It includes Te Whetū Marama meeting house.[3] The Mātaatua canoe ended its journey in Tākou Bay.[4] Piakoa burial caves in the cliffs above the bay are wāhi tapu on the New Zealand Heritage List.[5] In 2019 Māori Development Minister, Nanaia Mahuta, announced up to $2.3m investment with Te Rūnanga o Whaingaroa in housing at Tākou Bay for repairs and affordable homes.[6]

Demographics

Tākou Bay is in an SA1 statistical area which covers 12.6km2[7] and includes the area south of the Takou River and northwest of . The SA1 area is part of the larger Rangitane-Purerua statistical area.[7]

The SA1 statistical area had a population of 132 in the 2023 New Zealand census, a decrease of 6 people (−4.3%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 21 people (18.9%) since the 2013 census. There were 72 males and 60 females in 45 dwellings.[8] The median age was 48.3 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 12 people (9.1%) aged under 15 years, 24 (18.2%) aged 15 to 29, 66 (50.0%) aged 30 to 64, and 27 (20.5%) aged 65 or older.

People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 84.1% European (Pākehā), 22.7% Māori, and 2.3% Pasifika. English was spoken by 100.0%, Māori language by 4.5%, and other languages by 9.1%. The percentage of people born overseas was 29.5, compared with 28.8% nationally.

Religious affiliations were 34.1% Christian, 2.3% Māori religious beliefs, and 2.3% New Age. People who answered that they had no religion were 54.5%, and 4.5% of people did not answer the census question.

Of those at least 15 years old, 15 (12.5%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 60 (50.0%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 33 (27.5%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $30,200, compared with $41,500 nationally. 6 people (5.0%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 54 (45.0%) people were employed full-time and 18 (15.0%) were part-time.[9]

References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hariss . Gavin . Takou Bay, Northland . topomap.co.nz . NZ Topo Map.
  2. Web site: Te Kāhui Māngai directory. tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri.
  3. Web site: Māori Maps . maorimaps.com . Te Potiki National Trust.
  4. Web site: Rāwiri Taonui . 8 Feb 2005 . Rāwiri Taonui, 'Canoe traditions - Canoes of the northern tide' . 15 July 2023 . Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand.
  5. Web site: 2021-04-08 . Two Northland sites of significance to Māori listed . 2023-07-15 . Waatea News: Māori Radio Station . en-NZ.
  6. Web site: 4 February 2019 . Minister congratulates Te Rūnanga O Whaingaroa on initiative . 2023-07-15 . www.scoop.co.nz.
  7. Web site: ArcGIS Web Application. 28 November 2024. statsnz.maps.arcgis.com.
  8. Web site: https://explore.data.stats.govt.nz/vis?fs[0=2023%20Census%2C0%7CTotals%20by%20topic%23CAT_TOTALS_BY_TOPIC%23&pg=0&fc=Variable%20codes&bp=true&snb=9&df[ds]=ds-nsiws-disseminate&df[id]=CEN23_TBT_009&df[ag]=STATSNZ&df[vs]=1.0&dq=doTotal%2Bdo1.7000135.2023&ly[rw]=CEN23_TBT_DWD_003 Totals by topic for dwellings, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses]. Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. 3 October 2024.
  9. Web site: https://explore.data.stats.govt.nz/vis?fs[0=2023%20Census%2C0%7CTotals%20by%20topic%23CAT_TOTALS_BY_TOPIC%23&pg=0&fc=Variable%20codes&bp=true&snb=9&df[ds]=ds-nsiws-disseminate&df[id]=CEN23_TBT_012&df[ag]=STATSNZ&df[vs]=1.0&dq=hq011%2Bhq010%2Bhq009%2Bhq008%2Bhq007%2Bhq006%2Bhq005%2Bhq004%2Bhq003%2Bhq002%2Bhq001%2Bhq000%2Bws1%2Bsp99%2Bra80%2Bra08%2Bra07%2Bra06%2Bra05%2Bra01%2Bra04%2Bra03%2Bra02%2Bra00%2Brb1%2Bls66%2Bls03%2Bls02%2Bls05%2Bls04%2Bls01%2Beg6%2Beg5%2Beg4%2Beg3%2Beg2%2Beg1%2BbiTotal%2Bbi0%2Bbi1%2BasTotalLG%2Bas4%2Bas3%2Bas2%2Bas1%2Bws4%2Bws3%2Bws2%2Bge3%2Bge2%2Bge1%2Brc%2BasMed%2BegTotal%2BlsTotal%2BgeTotal%2BrbTotal%2BraTotal%2BhqTotal%2BibTotal%2Bibmed%2BwsTotal.7000135.2013%2B2018%2B2023&to[TIME]=false&ly[rw]=CEN23_TBT_IND_003&ly[cl]=CEN23_YEAR_001 Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses]. Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. 3 October 2024. 7000135.