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{{about|the Northland community|the sweetgrass genus|Hierochloe}}
{{Use New Zealand English|date=March 2024}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2019}}
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'''Karetu''' is a locality in the [[Northland Region]] of the [[North Island]] of [[New Zealand]]. [[Kawakawa, New Zealand|Kawakawa]] is to the west, and [[Waikare]] is northeast. The Karetu River flows from the Russell Forest in the southeast through Karetu, and joins the [[Kawakawa River]] shortly before it flows into the [[Bay of Islands]].<ref>{{cite book|title=Reed New Zealand Atlas|year=2004|isbn=0-7900-0952-8|author=Peter Dowling (editor)|publisher=Reed Books|pages=map 5}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|title=The Geographic Atlas of New Zealand|year=2005|isbn=1-877333-20-4|author=Roger Smith, GeographX|publisher=Robbie Burton|pages=maps 21, 24}}</ref>
'''Karetu''' ({{langx|mi|Kāretu}}) is a community in the [[Northland Region]] of the [[North Island]] of [[New Zealand]]. [[Kawakawa, New Zealand|Kawakawa]] is to the west, and [[Waikare]] is northeast. The Karetu River flows from the Russell Forest in the southeast through Karetu, and joins the [[Kawakawa River]] shortly before it flows into the [[Bay of Islands]].<ref>{{cite book|title=Reed New Zealand Atlas|year=2004|isbn=0-7900-0952-8|editor=Peter Dowling |publisher=Reed Books|pages=map 5}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|title=The Geographic Atlas of New Zealand|year=2005|isbn=1-877333-20-4|author=Roger Smith, GeographX|publisher=Robbie Burton|pages=maps 21, 24}}</ref>


The name is a [[Māori language|Māori]] word for ''[[Hierochloe|Hierochloe redolens]]'', a sweet-scented grass used in sachets and to make girdles.<ref>{{cite book|title=The Reed Dictionary of New Zealand Place Names|author=A W Reed|page=241|year=2002|isbn=0-7900-0761-4}}</ref>
The name is a [[Māori language|Māori]] word for ''[[Hierochloe|Hierochloe redolens]]'', a sweet-scented grass used in sachets and to make girdles.<ref>{{cite book|title=The Reed Dictionary of New Zealand Place Names|author=A W Reed|page=241|year=2002|isbn=0-7900-0761-4}}</ref>

Kāretu Marae and Ngāti Manu meeting house are affiliated with the [[Ngāpuhi]] [[hapū]] of [[Ngāti Manu]] and [[Te Uri Karaka]]. The local Pākaru-ki te Rangi site is also a traditional meeting ground of [[Ngāti Manu]].<ref name="tkmentry">{{cite web|title=Te Kāhui Māngai directory|url= http://www.tkm.govt.nz/ |website=tkm.govt.nz|publisher=[[Te Puni Kōkiri]]}}</ref><ref name="maorimaps">{{cite web |title=Māori Maps |url=https://maorimaps.com/map |website=maorimaps.com |publisher=Te Potiki National Trust}}</ref>

==Demographics==
Karetu is in an SA1 statistical area which covers {{Convert|29.15|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=15 April 2022|website=statsnz.maps.arcgis.com}}</ref> The SA1 area is part of the larger [[Rawhiti#Russell Forest-Rawhiti statistical area|Russell Forest-Rawhiti statistical area]].<ref>{{NZ census place summary 2018|russell-forest-rawhiti|Russell Forest-Rawhiti}}</ref>

{{Historical populations|2006|156|2013|144|2018|144|2023|138|percentages=pagr|align=left|source=<ref name="Census 2018">{{NZ census 2018|7000180}}</ref><ref name="Census 2023"/>}}
The SA1 statistical area had a population of 138 in the [[2023 New Zealand census]], a decrease of 6 people (−4.2%) since the [[2018 New Zealand census|2018 census]], and a decrease of 6 people (−4.2%) since the [[2013 New Zealand census|2013 census]]. There were 72 males and 69 females in 63 dwellings.<ref>{{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_009&df[ag]=STATSNZ&df[vs]=1.0&dq=doTotal%2Bdo1.7000180.2023&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}}</ref> The median age was 57.3 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 15 people (10.9%) aged under 15 years, 18 (13.0%) aged 15 to 29, 57 (41.3%) aged 30 to 64, and 48 (34.8%) aged 65 or older.<ref name="Census 2023"/>

People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 63.0% [[European New Zealanders|European]] ([[Pākehā]]); 50.0% [[Māori people|Māori]]; 2.2% [[Pasifika New Zealanders|Pasifika]]; and 2.2% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA). English was spoken by 100.0%, Māori language by 10.9%, and other languages by 4.3%. No language could be spoken by 2.2% (e.g. too young to talk). The percentage of people born overseas was 17.4, compared with 28.8% nationally.

Religious affiliations were 37.0% [[Christianity in New Zealand|Christian]], 2.2% [[Māori religious beliefs]], and 2.2% [[Buddhism in New Zealand|Buddhist]]. People who answered that they had [[Irreligion in New Zealand|no religion]] were 52.2%, and 6.5% of people did not answer the census question.

Of those at least 15 years old, 12 (9.8%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 69 (56.1%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 33 (26.8%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $28,700, compared with $41,500 nationally. 6 people (4.9%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 48 (39.0%) people were employed full-time and 15 (12.2%) were part-time.<ref name="Census 2023">{{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_012&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%2Bibmed%2BwsTotal.7000180.2013%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=7000180}}</ref>


==Education==
==Education==
'''Karetu School''' is a decile 3 coeducational primary school serving years 1-8. It has a roll of 52.;<ref>{{TKI|1031|Karetu school}}</ref> the school was established in 1886.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://groups.msn.com/karetuschool/|title=Karetu School}}</ref> Thats one big boi.
Karetu School is a decile 3 coeducational primary school serving years 1–8.<ref>{{TKI|1031|Karetu school}}</ref> It has a roll of {{NZ school roll data|1031|y}} students as of {{NZ school roll data|||y|y||.}}. The school was established in 1886.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/collection/object/am_library-catalogq40-75787|title=Karetu School, 1886-1986 : centennial (record)|publisher=Auckland Museum|access-date=15 April 2022}}</ref>


==References==
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Latest revision as of 01:27, 16 November 2024

This article is about the Northland community. For the sweetgrass genus, see Hierochloe.

Karetu
Kāretu
Map
Coordinates: 35°22′14″S 174°9′5″E / 35.37056°S 174.15139°E / -35.37056; 174.15139
CountryNew Zealand New Zealand
IslandNorth Island
RegionNorthland Region
DistrictFar North District
WardBay of Islands-Whangaroa Ward
CommunityBay of Islands-Whangaroa
SubdivisionRussell-Ōpua
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial AuthorityFar North District Council
 • Regional councilNorthland Regional Council
 • Mayor of Far NorthMoko Tepania
 • Northland MPGrant McCallum
 • Te Tai Tokerau MPMariameno Kapa-Kingi

Karetu (Māori: Kāretu) is a community in the Northland Region of the North Island of New Zealand. Kawakawa is to the west, and Waikare is northeast. The Karetu River flows from the Russell Forest in the southeast through Karetu, and joins the Kawakawa River shortly before it flows into the Bay of Islands.[1][2]

The name is a Māori word for Hierochloe redolens, a sweet-scented grass used in sachets and to make girdles.[3]

Kāretu Marae and Ngāti Manu meeting house are affiliated with the Ngāpuhi hapū of Ngāti Manu and Te Uri Karaka. The local Pākaru-ki te Rangi site is also a traditional meeting ground of Ngāti Manu.[4][5]

Demographics

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Karetu is in an SA1 statistical area which covers 29.15 km2 (11.25 sq mi).[6] The SA1 area is part of the larger Russell Forest-Rawhiti statistical area.[7]

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
2006156—    
2013144−1.14%
2018144+0.00%
2023138−0.85%
Source: [8][9]

The SA1 statistical area had a population of 138 in the 2023 New Zealand census, a decrease of 6 people (−4.2%) since the 2018 census, and a decrease of 6 people (−4.2%) since the 2013 census. There were 72 males and 69 females in 63 dwellings.[10] The median age was 57.3 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 15 people (10.9%) aged under 15 years, 18 (13.0%) aged 15 to 29, 57 (41.3%) aged 30 to 64, and 48 (34.8%) aged 65 or older.[9]

People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 63.0% European (Pākehā); 50.0% Māori; 2.2% Pasifika; and 2.2% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA). English was spoken by 100.0%, Māori language by 10.9%, and other languages by 4.3%. No language could be spoken by 2.2% (e.g. too young to talk). The percentage of people born overseas was 17.4, compared with 28.8% nationally.

Religious affiliations were 37.0% Christian, 2.2% Māori religious beliefs, and 2.2% Buddhist. People who answered that they had no religion were 52.2%, and 6.5% of people did not answer the census question.

Of those at least 15 years old, 12 (9.8%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 69 (56.1%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 33 (26.8%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $28,700, compared with $41,500 nationally. 6 people (4.9%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 48 (39.0%) people were employed full-time and 15 (12.2%) were part-time.[9]

Education

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Karetu School is a decile 3 coeducational primary school serving years 1–8.[11] It has a roll of 79 students as of August 2024.[12]. The school was established in 1886.[13]

References

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  1. ^ Peter Dowling, ed. (2004). Reed New Zealand Atlas. Reed Books. pp. map 5. ISBN 0-7900-0952-8.
  2. ^ Roger Smith, GeographX (2005). The Geographic Atlas of New Zealand. Robbie Burton. pp. maps 21, 24. ISBN 1-877333-20-4.
  3. ^ A W Reed (2002). The Reed Dictionary of New Zealand Place Names. p. 241. ISBN 0-7900-0761-4.
  4. ^ "Te Kāhui Māngai directory". tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri.
  5. ^ "Māori Maps". maorimaps.com. Te Potiki National Trust.
  6. ^ "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 15 April 2022.
  7. ^ 2018 Census place summary: Russell Forest-Rawhiti
  8. ^ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7000180.
  9. ^ a b c "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. 7000180. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  10. ^ "Totals by topic for dwellings, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  11. ^ Education Counts: Karetu school
  12. ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  13. ^ "Karetu School, 1886-1986 : centennial (record)". Auckland Museum. Retrieved 15 April 2022.
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