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Karetu

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nameKaretu
native_nameKāretu
native_name_langmi
subdivision_typeCountry
subdivision_nameNZL New Zealand
subdivision_type1Island
subdivision_name1North Island
subdivision_type2Region
subdivision_name2Northland Region
subdivision_type3District
subdivision_name3Far North District
subdivision_type4Ward
subdivision_name4Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Ward
subdivision_type5Community
subdivision_name5Bay of Islands-Whangaroa
subdivision_type6Subdivision
subdivision_name6Russell-Ōpua
leader_titleTerritorial Authority
leader_nameFar North District Council
leader_title1Regional council
leader_name1Northland Regional Council
leader_title2Mayor of Far North
leader_name2
leader_title3Northland MP
leader_name3
leader_title4Te Tai Tokerau MP
leader_name4
seat_typeElectorates
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| mapframe-zoom = 9 Karetu () 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.

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

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.

Demographics

Karetu is in an SA1 statistical area which covers 29.15 km2. The SA1 area is part of the larger Russell Forest-Rawhiti statistical area.

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. 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.

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.

Education

Karetu School is a decile 3 coeducational primary school serving years 1–8. It has a roll of students as of . The school was established in 1886.

References

References

  1. (2004). "Reed New Zealand Atlas". Reed Books.
  2. Roger Smith, GeographX. (2005). "The Geographic Atlas of New Zealand". Robbie Burton.
  3. A W Reed. (2002). "The Reed Dictionary of New Zealand Place Names".
  4. "Te Kāhui Māngai directory". [[Te Puni Kōkiri]].
  5. "Māori Maps". Te Potiki National Trust.
  6. "ArcGIS Web Application".
  7. {{NZ census place summary 2018. russell-forest-rawhiti. Russell Forest-Rawhiti
  8. {{NZ census 2018. 7000180
  9. "Totals by topic for dwellings, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer.
  10. "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer.
  11. {{TKI. 1031. Karetu school
  12. "Karetu School, 1886-1986 : centennial (record)". Auckland Museum.
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