Wharekahika

Statistics New Zealand describes Hicks Bay as a rural settlement, which covers {{Convert|1.28|km2||abbr=on}}{{Cite web|title=ArcGIS Web Application|url=https://statsnz.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=6f49867abe464f86ac7526552fe19787|access-date=15 January 2023|website=statsnz.maps.arcgis.com}} and had an estimated population of {{NZ population data 2018|Hicks Bay|y}} as of {{NZ population data 2018|||y|y||,}} with a population density of {{Decimals|{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2018|Hicks Bay|y}}|R}}/1.28|0}} people per km². It is part of the wider East Cape statistical area.{{NZ census place summary 2018|east-cape|East Cape}}

{{Historical populations|2006|147|2013|153|2018|162|percentages=pagr|align=left|source=}}

File:Dilapidated Hicks Bay Wharf.jpg

Hicks Bay had a population of 162 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 9 people (5.9%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 15 people (10.2%) since the 2006 census. There were 54 households, comprising 75 males and 87 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.86 males per female. The median age was 26.6 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 57 people (35.2%) aged under 15 years, 30 (18.5%) aged 15 to 29, 57 (35.2%) aged 30 to 64, and 18 (11.1%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 14.8% European/Pākehā, 96.3% Māori, and 1.9% Pacific peoples. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 50.0% had no religion, 37.0% were Christian, 1.9% had Māori religious beliefs and 1.9% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 15 (14.3%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 27 (25.7%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $20,000, compared with $31,800 nationally. 9 people (8.6%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 39 (37.1%) people were employed full-time, 15 (14.3%) were part-time, and 9 (8.6%) were unemployed.{{NZ census 2018|7015465}}

Hicks Bay experiences a mild, temperate climate, with warm summers and mild winters. The area is known for its frequent rainfall, which helps to keep the landscape lush and green throughout the year.{{cite web|url=https://kiwiglimpse.com/towns-and-cities/hicks-bay|title="Hicks Bay: Where Rugged Coastline Meets Enchanting Wilderness - New Zealand Govt.}}

{{Weather box|width=auto

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|location = Hicks Bay, elevation {{convert|46|m|ft|abbr=on}}, (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1990–present)

| Jan record high C = 30.6

| Feb record high C = 31.8

| Mar record high C = 26.5

| Apr record high C = 24.5

| May record high C = 23.0

| Jun record high C = 20.6

| Jul record high C = 18.9

| Aug record high C = 18.8

| Sep record high C = 20.2

| Oct record high C = 22.6

| Nov record high C = 24.8

| Dec record high C = 26.3

| year record high C =

|Jan record low C = 7.0

|Feb record low C = 7.8

|Mar record low C = 6.3

|Apr record low C = 2.9

|May record low C = 0.6

|Jun record low C = 1.2

|Jul record low C = 0.9

|Aug record low C = 1.0

|Sep record low C = 2.2

|Oct record low C = 1.7

|Nov record low C = 2.9

|Dec record low C = 5.7

|year record low C =

|Jan high C = 22.0

|Feb high C = 22.6

|Mar high C = 21.4

|Apr high C = 19.5

|May high C = 17.3

|Jun high C = 15.3

|Jul high C = 14.4

|Aug high C = 14.8

|Sep high C = 15.8

|Oct high C = 17.1

|Nov high C = 18.4

|Dec high C = 20.4

| year high C =

|Jan mean C = 18.8

|Feb mean C = 19.4

|Mar mean C = 18.2

|Apr mean C = 16.3

|May mean C = 14.2

|Jun mean C = 12.1

|Jul mean C = 11.4

|Aug mean C = 11.6

|Sep mean C = 12.7

|Oct mean C = 13.9

|Nov mean C = 15.2

|Dec mean C = 17.3

| year mean C =

|Jan low C = 15.5

|Feb low C = 16.2

|Mar low C = 14.9

|Apr low C = 13.0

|May low C = 11.1

|Jun low C = 9.0

|Jul low C = 8.4

|Aug low C = 8.4

|Sep low C = 9.6

|Oct low C = 10.8

|Nov low C = 12.0

|Dec low C = 14.2

| year low C =

|rain colour = green

|Jan rain mm = 79.2

|Feb rain mm = 100.2

|Mar rain mm = 106.1

|Apr rain mm = 101.0

|May rain mm = 140.2

|Jun rain mm = 168.2

|Jul rain mm = 160.0

|Aug rain mm = 137.2

|Sep rain mm = 99.5

|Oct rain mm = 99.8

|Nov rain mm = 77.4

|Dec rain mm = 102.5

|year rain mm =

|source 1 = NIWA

{{cite web

|url = http://cliflo.niwa.co.nz

|title = CliFlo – National Climate Database : Hicks Bay Aws

|publisher = NIWA

|access-date = 14 Sep 2024}}

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The local Hinemaurea ki Wharekahika Marae is a meeting place for the Ngāti Porou hapū of Ngāti Tuere, Te Whānau a Te Aotakī and Te Whānau a Tuwhakairiora.{{cite web|title=Te Kāhui Māngai directory|url= http://www.tkm.govt.nz/ |website=tkm.govt.nz|publisher=Te Puni Kōkiri}} It includes the Tūwhakairiora meeting house.{{cite web |title=Māori Maps |url=https://maorimaps.com/map |website=maorimaps.com |publisher=Te Potiki National Trust}}

In October 2020, the Government committed $520,760 from the Provincial Growth Fund to upgrade Hinemaurea ki Wharekahika Marae and Pōtaka Marae, creating 12 jobs.{{cite web |title=Marae Announcements |url=https://www.growregions.govt.nz/assets/funding-announcements/marae-announcements.xlsx |website=growregions.govt.nz |publisher=Provincial Growth Fund |format=Excel |date=9 October 2020}}

Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Kawakawa Mai Tawhiti is a Year 1–13 Māori language immersion school.{{cite web |title=Education Review Office Report |url=http://www.ero.govt.nz/report-view?id=3119 |website=ero.govt.nz |publisher=Education Review Office}} It had a roll of {{NZ school roll data|3119|y}} as of {{NZ school roll data|||y|y||.}}{{cite web |title=Ministry of Education School Profile |url=https://www.educationcounts.govt.nz/find-school/school/profile?district=28®ion=5&school=3119 |website=educationcounts.govt.nz |publisher=Ministry of Education}}

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