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{{Short description|Town in Tasman, New Zealand}}
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'''Marahau''' is a very small settlement located in the [[Tasman Region]] of the [[South Island]] of [[New Zealand]], approximately 19 kilometres north of [[Motueka]]. Its location on [[Tasman Bay]] and at the southern entrance of [[Abel Tasman National Park]] makes it a popular holiday destination for [[tramping in New Zealand|trampers]], [[kayak]]ers and beachgoers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jasons.co.nz/marahau|title=Marahau Travel Guide |publisher=[[Jasons Travel Media]]}}</ref>
'''Mārahau''' is a village in the [[Tasman District]] of the [[South Island]] of New Zealand, approximately {{convert|19|km|mi|0}} north of [[Motueka]]. Its location on [[Tasman Bay]] and at the southern entrance of the [[Abel Tasman National Park]] makes it a popular holiday destination for those keen on outdoor activities. People access the Abel Tasman from Mārahau by [[tramping in New Zealand|tramping]], [[kayak]]ing and [[water taxi]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jasons.co.nz/marahau|title=Marahau Travel Guide|publisher=[[Jasons Travel Media]]|access-date=23 August 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120323104116/http://www.jasons.co.nz/marahau|archive-date=23 March 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> In Mārahau itself, the beach offers sheltered and safe swimming, and horse trekking is popular throughout the busy summer season.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Marahau travel|url=https://www.lonelyplanet.com/new-zealand/marlborough-and-nelson/marahau|access-date=2020-12-05|website=Lonely Planet|language=en}}</ref>

[[File:2001-12-02 01-03 Neuseeland 181.jpg|thumb|Kayaks on Marahau Beach]]
The Mārahau community has adopted their own flag, named {{lang|mi|Te Hau}}, designed by local artist Tim Wraight in 2012. The blue represents the ocean and sky, the green triangle represents [[Tākaka Hill]], the golden sand bay is represented by the golden moon and the two stars represent the two islands, Adele and Fisherman.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://i.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/117812535/marahaus-flag-flies-proudly-over-independent-community |title= Marahau's flag flies proudly over 'independent' community |website= Stuff.co.nz |access-date= 5 February 2023 |first=Carly |last=Gooch }}</ref>

==Demographics==
Mārahau is described by Statistics New Zealand as a rural settlement. It covers {{Convert|6.14|km2||abbr=on}}<ref name="Area">{{Cite web|title=ArcGIS Web Application|url=https://statsnz.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=6f49867abe464f86ac7526552fe19787|access-date=12 July 2023|website=statsnz.maps.arcgis.com}}</ref> and had an estimated population of {{NZ population data 2018|Marahau|y}} as of {{NZ population data 2018|||y|y||,}} with a population density of {{Decimals|{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2018|Marahau|y}}|R}}/6.14|0}} people per km<sup>2</sup>. It is part of the larger [[Riwaka#Kaiteriteri-Riwaka statistical area|Kaiteriteri-Riwaka statistical area]].<ref>{{NZ census place summary 2018|kaiteriteri-riwaka|Kaiteriteri-Riwaka}}</ref>

{{Historical populations|2006|186|2013|198|2018|231|percentages=pagr|align=left|source=<ref name="Census 2018"/>}}
Mārahau had a population of 231 at the [[2018 New Zealand census]], an increase of 33 people (16.7%) since the [[2013 New Zealand census|2013 census]], and an increase of 45 people (24.2%) since the [[2006 New Zealand census|2006 census]]. There were 78 households, comprising 120 males and 111 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.08 males per female. The median age was 50.3 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 27 people (11.7%) aged under 15 years, 30 (13.0%) aged 15 to 29, 129 (55.8%) aged 30 to 64, and 45 (19.5%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 97.4% European/[[Pākehā]], 5.2% [[Māori people|Māori]], 1.3% [[Pasifika New Zealanders|Pasifika]], 1.3% [[Asian New Zealanders|Asian]], and 1.3% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 66.2% had no religion, 22.1% were [[Christianity in New Zealand|Christian]], 1.3% had [[Religion of Māori people|Māori religious beliefs]], 1.3% were [[Buddhism in New Zealand|Buddhist]] and 2.6% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 54 (26.5%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 27 (13.2%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $28,100, compared with $31,800 nationally. 30 people (14.7%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 90 (44.1%) people were employed full-time, 57 (27.9%) were part-time, and 6 (2.9%) were unemployed.<ref name="Census 2018">{{NZ census 2018|7022558}}</ref>


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==External links==
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* [https://www.newzealand.com/int/marahau/ Tourism New Zealand]
* [http://www.abeltasman.net.nz/abel_tasman_map.html Marahau, The Abel Tasman Village]
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* [http://www.newzealand.com/travel/destinations/regions/nelson/towns.cfm/nodeid/302.html Tourism New Zealand]

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[[Category:Geography of the Tasman District]]
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Latest revision as of 09:30, 4 October 2024

Mārahau
Flag of Mārahau
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Coordinates: 41°0′28″S 173°00′32″E / 41.00778°S 173.00889°E / -41.00778; 173.00889
CountryNew Zealand
Territorial authorityTasman
WardMotueka Ward
CommunityMotueka Community
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial AuthorityTasman District Council
 • Mayor of TasmanTim King
 • West Coast-Tasman MPMaureen Pugh
 • Te Tai Tonga MPTākuta Ferris
Area
[1]
 • Total
6.14 km2 (2.37 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2024)[2]
 • Total
280
 • Density46/km2 (120/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+12 (NZST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+13 (NZDT)
Area code03

Mārahau is a village in the Tasman District of the South Island of New Zealand, approximately 19 kilometres (12 mi) north of Motueka. Its location on Tasman Bay and at the southern entrance of the Abel Tasman National Park makes it a popular holiday destination for those keen on outdoor activities. People access the Abel Tasman from Mārahau by tramping, kayaking and water taxi.[3] In Mārahau itself, the beach offers sheltered and safe swimming, and horse trekking is popular throughout the busy summer season.[4]

The Mārahau community has adopted their own flag, named Te Hau, designed by local artist Tim Wraight in 2012. The blue represents the ocean and sky, the green triangle represents Tākaka Hill, the golden sand bay is represented by the golden moon and the two stars represent the two islands, Adele and Fisherman.[5]

Demographics

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Mārahau is described by Statistics New Zealand as a rural settlement. It covers 6.14 km2 (2.37 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 280 as of June 2024,[2] with a population density of 46 people per km2. It is part of the larger Kaiteriteri-Riwaka statistical area.[6]

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
2006186—    
2013198+0.90%
2018231+3.13%
Source: [7]

Mārahau had a population of 231 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 33 people (16.7%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 45 people (24.2%) since the 2006 census. There were 78 households, comprising 120 males and 111 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.08 males per female. The median age was 50.3 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 27 people (11.7%) aged under 15 years, 30 (13.0%) aged 15 to 29, 129 (55.8%) aged 30 to 64, and 45 (19.5%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 97.4% European/Pākehā, 5.2% Māori, 1.3% Pasifika, 1.3% Asian, and 1.3% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 66.2% had no religion, 22.1% were Christian, 1.3% had Māori religious beliefs, 1.3% were Buddhist and 2.6% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 54 (26.5%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 27 (13.2%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $28,100, compared with $31,800 nationally. 30 people (14.7%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 90 (44.1%) people were employed full-time, 57 (27.9%) were part-time, and 6 (2.9%) were unemployed.[7]

References

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  1. ^ a b "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
  3. ^ "Marahau Travel Guide". Jasons Travel Media. Archived from the original on 23 March 2012. Retrieved 23 August 2011.
  4. ^ "Marahau travel". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
  5. ^ Gooch, Carly. "Marahau's flag flies proudly over 'independent' community". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
  6. ^ 2018 Census place summary: Kaiteriteri-Riwaka
  7. ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7022558.
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