Tutukaka | |
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 Tutukaka marina | |
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| Coordinates:35°36′38″S174°31′28″E / 35.61056°S 174.52444°E /-35.61056; 174.52444 | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Northland Region |
| District | Whangarei District |
| Ward | Hikurangi-Coastal Ward |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Whangarei District Council |
| • Regional council | Northland Regional Council |
| • Mayor of Whangārei | Vince Cocurullo[1] |
| • Whangārei MP | Shane Reti[2] |
| • Te Tai Tokerau MP | Mariameno Kapa-Kingi[3] |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.98 km2 (2.69 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2024)[5] | |
• Total | 840 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (310/sq mi) |
Tutukaka (Māori:Tūtūkākā)[6] is a locality on the east coast ofNorthland, New Zealand, in an area commonly referred to as the Tutukaka Coast which includesNgunguru andMatapouri.[7] The city ofWhangārei is to the southwest. The residential areas of Tutukaka fringe the hills surrounding Tutukaka Harbour, which has a history as a local fishing port and hosts Tutukaka's marina. The Māori name comes from the termtūtū kākā, which means aparrot (kākā) snaring tree (tūtū).[8][9]
As the closest marina to thePoor Knights Islands, Tutukaka is the base for boat tours for diving and snorkelling in the waters around these islands, a protected marine reserve. At the peak of the busy summer months, Tutukaka's population swells from around 600 permanent residents to over 2,400.[10] A walking track leads from Tutukaka to a small lighthouse at Tutukaka Head (South Gable).
Statistics New Zealand describes Tutukākā as a rural settlement. The settlement covers 6.98 km2 (2.69 sq mi)[4] and had an estimated population of 840 as of June 2024,[5] with a population density of 120 people per km2. The settlement is part of the largerMatapouri-Tutukākā statistical area.[11]
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 519 | — |
| 2013 | 606 | +2.24% |
| 2018 | 732 | +3.85% |
| 2023 | 798 | +1.74% |
| Source:[12][13] | ||
Tutukākā had a population of 798 in the2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 66 people (9.0%) since the2018 census, and an increase of 192 people (31.7%) since the2013 census. There were 396 males and 405 females in 357 dwellings.[14] 0.4% of people identified asLGBTIQ+. The median age was 54.6 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 102 people (12.8%) aged under 15 years, 87 (10.9%) aged 15 to 29, 390 (48.9%) aged 30 to 64, and 225 (28.2%) aged 65 or older.[13]
People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 91.7%European (Pākehā); 14.7%Māori; 1.1%Pasifika; 2.6%Asian; 1.1% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 2.3% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 98.5%, Māori language by 3.4%, and other languages by 9.8%. No language could be spoken by 1.5% (e.g. too young to talk). The percentage of people born overseas was 23.3, compared with 28.8% nationally.
Religious affiliations were 27.8%Christian, 0.4%Hindu, 0.8%New Age, and 1.1% other religions. People who answered that they hadno religion were 62.0%, and 7.5% of people did not answer the census question.
Of those at least 15 years old, 177 (25.4%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 363 (52.2%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 99 (14.2%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $42,700, compared with $41,500 nationally. 108 people (15.5%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 300 (43.1%) people were employed full-time, 135 (19.4%) were part-time, and 6 (0.9%) were unemployed.[13]
