Tinopai

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Field	Value
official_name	Tinopai
image_skyline	Tinopai marina.jpg
image_caption	Tinopai marina
area_total_km2	23.21
area_footnotes
population_total	240
population_as_of	2023 Census
population_footnotes
population_density_km2	auto
subdivision_type	Country
subdivision_name	New Zealand
subdivision_type1	Region
subdivision_name1	Northland Region
subdivision_type2	District
subdivision_name2	Kaipara District
subdivision_type3	Ward
subdivision_name3	Otamatea Ward
leader_title	Territorial Authority
leader_name	Kaipara District Council
leader_title1	Regional council
leader_name1	Northland Regional Council
leader_title2	Mayor of Kaipara
leader_name2
leader_title3	Northland MP
leader_name3
leader_title4	Te Tai Tokerau MP
leader_name4
seat_type	Electorates
seat
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It is now a quiet backwater. The population is approximately 240, but expands considerably during the summer holiday season.

The Hukatere Scenic Reserve is on the road to Matakohe and contains a bush walk with mature kauri trees, to the north of Tinopai.

History and culture

The original settlement was called Te Komiti, which was a regular stopping point for Māori travellers on the Kaipara. A large raupo church, capable of holding several hundred people, was built here in 1852. The Komiti Fruitlands Development Association bought 3255 acre in 1915 to grow fruit, particularly apples, and built a wharf in 1917 from which to ship them. They renamed the area "Tinopai Fruitlands" in 1918. Apple growing finished in the mid-1930s due to the Great Depression and poor management.

There are several marae in the Tinopai area. Ngā Tai Whakarongorua Marae and its Ngā Tai Whakarongorua meeting house, and Waihaua / Arapaoa Marae and its Kirihipi meeting house are connected with Te Uri o Hau and Ngāti Whātua. Rāwhitiroa Marae and its Rāwhitiroa meeting house are a meeting place for Te Uri o Hau and the Ngāti Whātua hapū of Te Popoto. The Waiōhou and Waiotea / Tinopai marae grounds are also meeting places for both iwi.

Demographics

Tinopai is in an SA1 statistical area which covers 23.21 km2. The SA1 area is part of the larger Rūāwai-Matakohe statistical area.

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The SA1 statistical area had a population of 240 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 30 people (14.3%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 66 people (37.9%) since the 2013 census. There were 126 males and 111 females in 99 dwellings. The median age was 57.1 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 42 people (17.5%) aged under 15 years, 18 (7.5%) aged 15 to 29, 102 (42.5%) aged 30 to 64, and 78 (32.5%) aged 65 or older.

People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 71.2% European (Pākehā), 50.0% Māori, 2.5% Pasifika, 2.5% Asian, and 2.5% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 96.2%, Māori language by 10.0%, and other languages by 2.5%. No language could be spoken by 1.2% (e.g. too young to talk). The percentage of people born overseas was 7.5, compared with 28.8% nationally.

Religious affiliations were 31.2% Christian, 1.2% Islam, 5.0% Māori religious beliefs, 1.2% New Age, and 1.2% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 57.5%, and 5.0% of people did not answer the census question.

Of those at least 15 years old, 21 (10.6%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 102 (51.5%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 69 (34.8%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $22,800, compared with $41,500 nationally. 6 people (3.0%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 54 (27.3%) people were employed full-time, 15 (7.6%) were part-time, and 9 (4.5%) were unemployed.

Education

Tinopai School is a coeducational full primary (years 1-8) school with a roll of students as of The school opened on 13 September 1916.

Notes

References

(2004). "Reed New Zealand Atlas". Reed Books.
Roger Smith, GeographX. (2005). "The Geographic Atlas of New Zealand". Robbie Burton.
"Upper Kaipara Harbour".
"Tinopai". Kauri Coast Information Centre.
"Tinopahi Travel Guide". [[Jasons Travel Media]].
"Hukatere Scenic Reserve". Kauri Coast Information Centre.
Byrne, Brian. (2002). "The Unknown Kaipara".
Ryburn, Wayne. (1999). "Tall Spars, Steamers & Gum".
"Te Kāhui Māngai directory". [[Te Puni Kōkiri]].
"Māori Maps". Te Potiki National Trust.
"ArcGIS Web Application".
{{NZ census place summary 2018. ruawai-matakohe. Ruawai-Matakohe
{{NZ census 2018. 7001061
"Totals by topic for dwellings, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer.
"Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer.
{{TKI. 1114. Tinopai School
"The history of Tinopai School". Tinopai School.

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