Coroglen

In this article, we will explore Coroglen in detail, addressing its main characteristics, impact and relevance in various contexts. Coroglen has been the subject of study and debate in different disciplines, arousing the interest and attention of experts and amateurs alike. Throughout history, Coroglen has played a fundamental role in society, influencing and shaping important aspects of culture, politics, economics, and everyday life. Likewise, its presence has generated questions and reflections on its meaning, its implications and its projection in the future. Through this article, we propose to analyze all these aspects in a critical and enriching way, providing new perspectives and contributing to the knowledge and understanding of Coroglen.

Coroglen
Ōunuora (Māori)[citation needed]
The Coroglen Tavern
The Coroglen Tavern
Map
Coordinates: 36°55′26″S 175°41′31″E / 36.92389°S 175.69194°E / -36.92389; 175.69194
CountryNew Zealand
RegionWaikato
DistrictThames-Coromandel District
WardMercury Bay ward
Community BoardMercury Bay Community
Electorates
Government
 • CouncilThames-Coromandel District Council
 • Regional councilWaikato Regional Council
 • Mayor of Thames-CoromandelLen Salt[1]
 • Coromandel MPScott Simpson[2]
 • Hauraki-Waikato MPHana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke[3]
Area
[4]
 • Total
21.92 km2 (8.46 sq mi)
Population
 (2023 Census)[5]
 • Total
135
 • Density6.2/km2 (16/sq mi)
Postcode
3591

Coroglen (Māori: Ōunuora) is a locality in the Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand. It lies on State Highway 25, 18 kilometres south of Whitianga and 26 kilometres north west of Tairua.[6][7] The "Tapu-Coroglen Road", a windy gravel road, connects it across the Coromandel Range with Tapu on the west coast of the peninsula.

History

The town was founded as "Gumtown" in the late 19th century with a kauri sawmill, later becoming an important location in the kauri gum trade.[8][9] In the early 1900s, Gumtown had three stores, a bakery, a butcher's, a bootmaker, a blacksmith, a hotel, two boarding houses, and a billiard saloon.[10] Currently, Coroglen has a tavern (famous for live music performances), a school, a pre school and a community garden.

Demographics

Coroglen is in an SA1 statistical area which covers 21.92 km2 (8.46 sq mi).[4] The SA1 area is part of the larger Mercury Bay South statistical area.[11]

Historical population for Coroglen and surrounds
YearPop.±% p.a.
2006111—    
2013126+1.83%
2018129+0.47%
2023135+0.91%
Source: [12][5]

The SA1 area had a population of 135 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 6 people (4.7%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 9 people (7.1%) since the 2013 census. There were 63 males and 75 females in 48 dwellings.[13] 2.2% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 46.6 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 21 people (15.6%) aged under 15 years, 27 (20.0%) aged 15 to 29, 57 (42.2%) aged 30 to 64, and 33 (24.4%) aged 65 or older.[5]

People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 88.9% European (Pākehā), 17.8% Māori, and 2.2% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 100.0%, Māori language by 4.4%, and other languages by 6.7%. The percentage of people born overseas was 11.1, compared with 28.8% nationally.[5]

The only religious affiliation given was 20.0% Christian. People who answered that they had no religion were 71.1%, and 8.9% of people did not answer the census question.[5]

Of those at least 15 years old, 9 (7.9%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 78 (68.4%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 30 (26.3%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $32,200, compared with $41,500 nationally. 3 people (2.6%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 51 (44.7%) people were employed full-time and 24 (21.1%) were part-time.[5]

Education

Coroglen School is a co-educational full primary (years 1–8) school[14] with a roll of 88 as of March 2025.[15] The school started in 1896.[16]

Notes

  1. ^ "2022 Elections Final Results", www.tcdc.govt.nz, Thames-Coromandel District Council, archived from the original on 10 February 2023, retrieved 27 February 2025
  2. ^ "Coromandel - Official Result". Electoral Commission. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
  3. ^ "Hauraki-Waikato – Official Result". New Zealand Electoral Commission. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
  4. ^ a b "Stats NZ Geographic Data Service". Statistical Area 1 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 1 March 2025.
  5. ^ a b c d e f "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. 7010637. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  6. ^ Peter Dowling, ed. (2004). Reed New Zealand Atlas. Reed Books. pp. map 16. ISBN 0-7900-0952-8.
  7. ^ Roger Smith, GeographX (2005). The Geographic Atlas of New Zealand. Robbie Burton. pp. map 41. ISBN 1-877333-20-4.
  8. ^ Michael King (1993). The Coromandel. p. 97. ISBN 0-908884-29-X.
  9. ^ Hayward, Bruce W. (1989). Kauri Gum and the Gumdiggers. The Bush Press. p. 4. ISBN 0-908608-39-X.
  10. ^ King, p 99
  11. ^ 2018 Census place summary: Mercury Bay South
  12. ^ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7010637.
  13. ^ "Totals by topic for dwellings, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  14. ^ Education Counts: Coroglen School
  15. ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 1 March 2025.
  16. ^ "Our School". Coroglen School. Retrieved 2 September 2022.