The SA1 area had a population of 135 in the 2023 New Zealand census, a decrease of 12 people (−8.2%) since the 2018 census, and unchanged since the 2013 census. There were 69 males and 69 females in 45 dwellings.[9] 2.2% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 37.3 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 36 people (26.7%) aged under 15 years, 18 (13.3%) aged 15 to 29, 63 (46.7%) aged 30 to 64, and 15 (11.1%) aged 65 or older.[5]
People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 88.9% European (Pākehā), 6.7% Māori, 2.2% Pasifika, 13.3% Asian, and 4.4% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 95.6%, and other languages by 6.7%. No language could be spoken by 4.4% (e.g. too young to talk). The percentage of people born overseas was 22.2, compared with 28.8% nationally.[5]
Religious affiliations were 26.7% Christian, 6.7% Hindu, 2.2% Buddhist, and 2.2% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 51.1%, and 11.1% of people did not answer the census question.[5]
Of those at least 15 years old, 18 (18.2%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 57 (57.6%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 30 (30.3%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $41,900, compared with $41,500 nationally. 6 people (6.1%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 54 (54.5%) people were employed full-time, 12 (12.1%) were part-time, and 6 (6.1%) were unemployed.[5]
1915 Patetonga and Kaihere plans and notice of auction
History
The early inhabitants largely used the wetlands for fishing. Ngāti Hako and Ngāti Pāoa lived in the area when early settlers arrived. The Musket Wars caused much disruption in the 1820s.[13]
Government gradually bought the wetlands, including Kaihere, until it controlled enough to enact the Hauraki Plains Act 1908.[14] In 1906 work started on a road to Ohinewai[15] and on cutting the bends in the Piako River below Kaihere Landing.[16] From 1908 stopbanks and drainage canals were built. By March 1915 38,994 acres (15,780ha) had been sold to 294 farmers, mainly for dairying.[14]
Flax was milled at Kaihere from the 1890s to the 1940s.[14] Flax growing was set back by fires,[17] which were a problem as the peat dried out, following drainage.[18]
A 2018 plan will strengthen stopbanks and diversion ponds below Kaihere.[13]
1922 steamers at Kaihere Landing
Transport
A telemetry box on SH27, 1.4km (0.87mi) south of Kaihere[19] recorded average traffic up by 31% in the decade 2008 to 2017, from 3,965 to 5,182. 982 (19%) of those were heavy vehicles, mainly trucks.[20]
Until 1941 Northern Steamships linked Kaihere Landing with Auckland thrice weekly. Some of the landing is still visible.[21]
Education
Kaihere School is a 2-class rural primary school,[22][23] with a roll of 32 as of November 2024.[24][25]
The school has a fort, native bush walk, playing field, netball court and a pool. It is a Silver Enviroschool.[22]
War memorial pavilion
The 1929[26] Kaihere war memorial pavilion is listed as Category: A - Heritage Feature in Hauraki District Plan. It is a small timber gabled box cottage, in front of the 1917 Community Hall, with kauri bench seats under the veranda. It was moved from the Domain in Ohinewai Road[27] to the school in 2005,[28] was used by the Woman's Institute[27] and was intended as a library and sports pavilion. A new memorial was dedicated on 25 April 2006, with the moved First World War cairn, a new one for World War 2 and a settlers memorial wall.[28]
References
↑ "2022 Elections Final Results", www.tcdc.govt.nz, Thames-Coromandel District Council, archived from the original on 10 February 2023, retrieved 27 February 2025
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