Te Kauwhata
{{short description|Town in Waikato, New Zealand}}
{{For|the locality in the Manawatu District|Kauwhata}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2019}}
{{Use New Zealand English|date=July 2019}}
{{Infobox settlement
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| area_total_km2 = 8.90
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| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = New Zealand
| subdivision_type1 = Region
| subdivision_name1 = Waikato
| subdivision_type2 = District
| subdivision_name2 = Waikato District
| subdivision_type3 = Wards
| subdivision_name3 = {{ubl|Waerenga-Whitikahu General Ward|Tai Raro Takiwaa Maaori Ward}}
| leader_title = Territorial Authority
| leader_name = Waikato District Council
| leader_title1 = Regional council
| leader_name1 = Waikato Regional Council
| leader_title2 = Mayor of Waikato
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| leader_title3 = Port Waikato MP
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| leader_title4 = Hauraki-Waikato MP
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Te Kauwhata is a small town in the north of the Waikato region of New Zealand, situated close to the western shore of Lake Waikare, some 40 km north of Hamilton and approximately 58 km south of Manukau City. The township is surrounded by dairy farms, drystock holdings and horticulture. Its newest building is its Waikato District Council library. Originally known as Wairangi, Te Kauwhata grew around a railway station built in the late 1870s.[https://www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/your-district/district-overview/towns/te-kauwhata]
Description
Te Kauwhata may translate as "the empty storehouse",{{cite web |title=Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori - Māori Language Week |url=https://nzhistory.govt.nz/culture/maori-language-week/1000-maori-place-names |website=nzhistory.govt.nz |publisher=Ministry for Culture and Heritage}} possibly referring to food storehouses in the original ancient Māori settlement.{{cite news |last1=Ngatai |first1=Sonny |title=Aotearoa: Stories behind names |url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/travel/news/article.cfm?c_id=7&objectid=12122098 |agency=The New Zealand Herald |publisher=New Zealand Media and Entertainment |date=9 September 2018}} Te Kauwhata can also translate as "the spiritual medium" or "the frame".{{cite web |last1=Moorfield |first1=John |title=kauwhata |url=https://maoridictionary.co.nz/search?keywords=kauwhata |website=maoridictionary.co.nz |publisher=Te Ipukarea}}
The original name of the research farm and railway station was Wairangi, changed to Waerenga in 1897. Waerenga means a bush clearing for farming.{{Cite web|url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS18970524.2.2|title=TABLE TALK. AUCKLAND STAR|last=|first=|date=24 May 1897|website=paperspast.natlib.govt.nz|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-03-15}} The name Te Kauwhata was used for the settlement from 1910,{{Cite web|url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19100115.2.57.8|title="WAERENGA." AUCKLAND STAR|last=|first=|date=15 Jan 1910|website=paperspast.natlib.govt.nz|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-03-15}} Te Kauwhata was surveyed for a township in 1912.{{Cite web|url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19121226.2.13|title=COUNTRY NEWS. Te Kauwhata surveying work NEW ZEALAND HERALD|last=|first=|date=26 Dec 1912|website=paperspast.natlib.govt.nz|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-03-14}}
Te Kauwhata is the site of a range of farms, including dairy and dry stock, as well as extensive horticulture. Of note is that Te Kauwhata, or "TK" as the locals say, is bordered by the Whangamarino Swamp.
Demographics
Stats NZ describes Te Kauwhata as a small urban area. It covers {{Convert|8.90|km2||abbr=on}}{{Cite web|title=Stats NZ Geographic Data Service|url=https://datafinder.stats.govt.nz/data/|at=Urban Rural 2023 (generalised)|access-date=14 March 2025}} and had an estimated population of {{NZ population data 2018|Te Kauwhata|y}} as of {{NZ population data 2018|||y|y||,}} with a population density of {{Decimals|{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2018|Te Kauwhata|y}}|R}}/8.90|0}} people per km2.
{{Historical populations|2006|906|2013|1,506|2018|2,118|2023|3,303|percentages=pagr|align=left|source={{NZ census 2018|Te Kauwhata (171100)|te-kauwhata|Te Kauwhata}}|footnote=The 2006 population is for a smaller area of 1.74 km2.}}
Te Kauwhata had a population of 3,303 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 1,185 people (55.9%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 1,797 people (119.3%) since the 2013 census. There were 1,566 males, 1,725 females and 15 people of other genders in 1,164 dwellings.{{cite web|url=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_005&df[ag]=STATSNZ&df[vs]=1.0&dq=doTotal%2Bdo1.1162%2B170802%2B171101.2023&ly[rw]=CEN23_TBT_DWD_003|publisher=Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer|access-date=3 October 2024|title=Totals by topic for dwellings, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses}} 2.6% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 37.4 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 747 people (22.6%) aged under 15 years, 513 (15.5%) aged 15 to 29, 1,404 (42.5%) aged 30 to 64, and 642 (19.4%) aged 65 or older.
People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 70.7% European (Pākehā); 25.2% Māori; 8.4% Pasifika; 12.9% Asian; 2.1% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 1.8% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 96.0%, Māori language by 4.7%, Samoan by 0.8%, and other languages by 12.8%. No language could be spoken by 2.8% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.5%. The percentage of people born overseas was 23.4, compared with 28.8% nationally.
Religious affiliations were 29.4% Christian, 2.4% Hindu, 1.4% Islam, 1.3% Māori religious beliefs, 0.7% Buddhist, 0.2% New Age, 0.2% Jewish, and 2.5% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 54.3%, and 7.8% of people did not answer the census question.
Of those at least 15 years old, 462 (18.1%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 1,380 (54.0%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 720 (28.2%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $46,100, compared with $41,500 nationally. 309 people (12.1%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 1,335 (52.2%) people were employed full-time, 258 (10.1%) were part-time, and 57 (2.2%) were unemployed.{{Cite web|url=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_008&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%2Bib7%2Bibmed%2BwsTotal.1162.2013%2B2018%2B2023&to[TIME]=false&ly[rw]=CEN23_TBT_IND_003&ly[cl]=CEN23_YEAR_001|publisher=Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer|access-date=3 October 2024|title=Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses|at=Te Kauwhata (1162)}}
Viticulture
File:Grape picking, Te Kauwhata.jpg
Te Kauwhata lies at the centre of one of New Zealand's smaller wine-producing regions, which stretches from Pukekohe, just south of Auckland, across to Thames and Paeroa at the foot of the Coromandel Peninsula. The region is particularly notable for its Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Sauvignon blanc wines.{{cite web|url=http://www.jasons.co.nz/te-kauwhata|title=Te Kauwhata Travel Guide|publisher=Jasons Travel Media|access-date=26 May 2011|archive-date=29 May 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110529150324/http://www.jasons.co.nz/te-kauwhata|url-status=dead}}
A government research station was set up in 1886 to explore different crop options. Romeo Bragato took over the running of this station in 1901,[http://www.tekauwhata.co.nz/ Welcome to Te Kauwhata] with the first wine produced there in 1903.[http://www.wineoftheweek.com/regions/waikatobop.html Waikato Bay of Plenty Regional Wine Guide] The research station was in private hands, as part of Rongopai wines, and has been subsequently bought out by Babich Wines, but the original buildings are still in use as a cellar door. In February 2016, Invivo Wines, producer of Graham Norton's Own Sauvignon Blanc, announced it had secured a 10-year lease of this winery.Winter, Chloe (2016). Stuff.co.nz. Invivo Wines to make Graham Norton wine at historic 114-year-old winery. http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/76559911/invivo-wines-to-make-graham-norton-wine-at-historic-114yearold-winery
Marae
The local Waikare Marae and Ngāti Hine meeting house is a traditional meeting ground for the Waikato Tainui hapū of Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Naho, Ngāti Pou and Ngāti Taratikitiki.{{cite web|title=Te Kāhui Māngai directory|url= http://www.tkm.govt.nz/ |website=tkm.govt.nz|publisher=Te Puni Kōkiri}}{{cite web |title=Māori Maps |url=https://maorimaps.com/map |website=maorimaps.com |publisher=Te Potiki National Trust}}
Education
Te Kauwhata Primary School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 6 students,{{cite web |title=Te Kauwhata Primary School Official School Website |url=http://www.tkp.school.nz |website=tkp.school.nz}}{{TKI|2005|Te Kauwhata Primary School}} with a roll of {{NZ school roll data|2005|y}} as of {{NZ school roll data|||y|y||.}}{{cite web |title=Te Kauwhata Primary School Education Review Office Report |url=http://www.ero.govt.nz/report-view?id=2005 |website=ero.govt.nz |publisher=Education Review Office}} The school opened in 1911.{{cite web|url=https://natlib.govt.nz/records/31200180|title=Te Kauwhata School jubilee: 75th jubilee, 1911-1986 [record]|publisher=National Library of New Zealand|access-date=14 March 2025}}
Te Kauwhata College is a co-educational state secondary school for Year 7 to 13 students,{{cite web |title=Te Kauwhata College Official School Website |url=https://tkcoll.school.nz |website=tkcoll.school.nz}}{{TKI|115|Te Kauwhata College}} with a roll of {{NZ school roll data|115|y}}.{{cite web |title=Te Kauwhata College Education Review Office Report |url=http://www.ero.govt.nz/report-view?id=115 |website=ero.govt.nz |publisher=Education Review Office}} It opened as Te Kauwhata District High School in 1953, and became Te Kauwhata College in 1970.{{cite web|url=https://www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/docs/default-source/your-council/plans-policies-and-bylaws/plans/district-plan-review/section-32-reports/historic-heritage/appendix-10-4-1-3-historic-overview---3-te-kauwhata.pdf?sfvrsn=f02480c9_2|title=Historic Overview – Te Kauwhata & District|page=82|publisher=Waikato District Council|access-date=14 March 2025}}
The town also has three early childhood education centres.
Transport
Between 1877 and 1995, the Te Kauwhata railway station was served by trains running on the North Island Main Trunk. A new service branded Te Huia and connecting Auckland and Hamilton will commence in August 2020. At a later stage, it will be considered to reactivate the Te Kauwhata railway station.{{cite news | first1=Gerald |last1=Piddock |first2=Libby |last2=Wilson |url= https://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/109401742/hamiltonauckland-train-trial-gets-tick-from-nz-transport-agency |title= Hamilton-Auckland train trial gets tick from NZ Transport Agency |work= Stuff |date= 19 December 2018 |accessdate=15 March 2020}}
Climate
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|metric first=y
|single line=y
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|location = Te Kauwhata (1981–2010)
|Jan high C = 23.9
|Feb high C = 24.4
|Mar high C = 22.9
|Apr high C = 20.0
|May high C = 17.2
|Jun high C = 14.7
|Jul high C = 14.1
|Aug high C = 14.9
|Sep high C = 16.4
|Oct high C = 18.0
|Nov high C = 19.9
|Dec high C = 22.5
| year high C =
|Jan mean C = 18.6
|Feb mean C = 19.1
|Mar mean C = 17.5
|Apr mean C = 14.7
|May mean C = 12.4
|Jun mean C = 10.1
|Jul mean C = 9.4
|Aug mean C = 10.4
|Sep mean C = 12.0
|Oct mean C = 13.4
|Nov mean C = 15.1
|Dec mean C = 17.3
| year mean C =
|Jan low C = 13.4
|Feb low C = 13.8
|Mar low C = 12.1
|Apr low C = 9.5
|May low C = 7.6
|Jun low C = 5.4
|Jul low C = 4.6
|Aug low C = 5.9
|Sep low C = 7.5
|Oct low C = 8.8
|Nov low C = 10.3
|Dec low C = 12.2
| year low C =
|rain colour = green
|Jan rain mm = 82.2
|Feb rain mm = 66.4
|Mar rain mm = 85.4
|Apr rain mm = 86.5
|May rain mm = 107.6
|Jun rain mm = 110.3
|Jul rain mm = 106.0
|Aug rain mm = 100.2
|Sep rain mm = 99.5
|Oct rain mm = 87.9
|Nov rain mm = 74.9
|Dec rain mm = 101.9
|year rain mm =
|Jan sun = 220.7
|Feb sun = 176.6
|Mar sun = 161.7
|Apr sun = 157.5
|May sun = 131.6
|Jun sun = 91.0
|Jul sun = 127.8
|Aug sun = 125.2
|Sep sun = 136.8
|Oct sun = 168.0
|Nov sun = 169.3
|Dec sun = 197.4
|year sun =
|source 1 = NIWA (rain 1971–2000)
{{cite web
|url = http://cliflo.niwa.co.nz
|title = CliFlo – National Climate Database : Te Kauwhata M.A.F.
|publisher = NIWA
|access-date = 20 May 2024}}
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