Kerepehi

In today's world, Kerepehi has gained great relevance in different areas. Whether in politics, technology, economics or society in general, Kerepehi has become a topic of constant interest and debate. The importance of Kerepehi lies in its impact on people's daily lives, as well as its influence on the development and evolution of different aspects of society. In this article, we will take an in-depth look at the role Kerepehi plays in our lives, exploring its implications and consequences in different contexts.

Kerepehi
Map
Coordinates: 37°18′S 175°33′E / 37.300°S 175.550°E / -37.300; 175.550
CountryNew Zealand
RegionWaikato region
DistrictHauraki District
WardPlains Ward
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial AuthorityHauraki 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
2.18 km2 (0.84 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2024)[5]
 • Total
600
 • Density280/km2 (710/sq mi)

Kerepehi is a rural community in the Hauraki District and Waikato region of New Zealand's North Island.[6] The alternative spelling Kerepeehi was in use until 1933.[7]

Demographics

Statistics New Zealand describes Kerepēhi as a rural settlement. It covers 2.18 km2 (0.84 sq mi)[4] and had an estimated population of 600 as of June 2024,[5] with a population density of 275 people per km2. It is part of the larger Hauraki Plains South statistical area.

Historical population for Kerepehi
YearPop.±% p.a.
2006486—    
2013405−2.57%
2018510+4.72%
2023561+1.92%
Source: [8][9]

Kerepēhi had a population of 561 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 51 people (10.0%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 156 people (38.5%) since the 2013 census. There were 291 males and 267 females in 192 dwellings.[10] 1.6% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 35.8 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 132 people (23.5%) aged under 15 years, 105 (18.7%) aged 15 to 29, 249 (44.4%) aged 30 to 64, and 75 (13.4%) aged 65 or older.[9]

People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 67.4% European (Pākehā), 46.0% Māori, 7.0% Pasifika, 1.1% Asian, and 3.2% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 96.8%, Māori language by 10.2%, and other languages by 2.7%. No language could be spoken by 2.7% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 1.6%. The percentage of people born overseas was 7.5, compared with 28.8% nationally.[9]

Religious affiliations were 16.6% Christian, 7.5% Māori religious beliefs, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% New Age, and 0.5% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 65.2%, and 9.6% of people did not answer the census question.[9]

Of those at least 15 years old, 24 (5.6%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 273 (63.6%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 138 (32.2%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $35,600, compared with $41,500 nationally. 9 people (2.1%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 222 (51.7%) people were employed full-time, 42 (9.8%) were part-time, and 18 (4.2%) were unemployed.[9]

Hauraki Plains South

Hauraki Plains South, which also includes Kaihere and Patetonga, covers 251.39 km2 (97.06 sq mi)[11] and had an estimated population of 1,770 as of June 2024,[12] with a population density of 7.0 people per km2.

Historical population for Hauraki Plains South
YearPop.±% p.a.
20061,536—    
20131,395−1.37%
20181,533+1.90%
20231,551+0.23%
Source: [13][14]

Hauraki Plains South had a population of 1,551 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 18 people (1.2%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 156 people (11.2%) since the 2013 census. There were 789 males and 759 females in 537 dwellings.[15] 2.1% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 36.4 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 381 people (24.6%) aged under 15 years, 255 (16.4%) aged 15 to 29, 702 (45.3%) aged 30 to 64, and 210 (13.5%) aged 65 or older.[14]

People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 77.8% European (Pākehā); 26.7% Māori; 5.4% Pasifika; 4.8% Asian; 0.6% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 2.5% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 96.9%, Māori language by 5.6%, Samoan by 0.2%, and other languages by 5.8%. No language could be spoken by 2.5% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.8%. The percentage of people born overseas was 13.5, compared with 28.8% nationally.[14]

Religious affiliations were 23.4% Christian, 1.2% Hindu, 0.2% Islam, 3.7% Māori religious beliefs, 0.6% Buddhist, 0.2% New Age, and 1.5% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 60.9%, and 8.7% of people did not answer the census question.[14]

Of those at least 15 years old, 120 (10.3%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 693 (59.2%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 354 (30.3%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $41,900, compared with $41,500 nationally. 72 people (6.2%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 645 (55.1%) people were employed full-time, 138 (11.8%) were part-time, and 30 (2.6%) were unemployed.[14]

Education

Kerepehi School is a co-educational state primary school,[16] with a roll of 70 as of March 2025.[17][18]

References

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