43:
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488:. There were 660 households, comprising 999 males and 966 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.03 males per female. The median age was 43.5 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 381 people (19.4%) aged under 15 years, 327 (16.6%) aged 15 to 29, 921 (46.9%) aged 30 to 64, and 339 (17.3%) aged 65 or older.
630:
A well-formed bushwalk with scenic lookouts over Okere River and its spectacular waterfalls, the Okere Falls and the Tutea Falls, as well as the remains of the hydro-electric power station, can be found on Trout Pool Road. There are car parks and toilets at both ends of the 30 minute walk, which
396:
Of those at least 15 years old, 90 (28.8%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 36 (11.5%) people had no formal qualifications. 54 people (17.3%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 162 (51.9%) people were employed full-time,
634:
At Tutea Falls, named after a local Māori chief, a lookout provides a good vantage point to see kayakers and rafts plunge over the seven-metre-tall waterfall. From the viewing platform, steps lead down to the river and Tutea's Caves. These steps were cut into the cliff face in 1907 as an attraction
536:
Of those at least 15 years old, 309 (19.5%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 264 (16.7%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $ 28,700, compared with $ 31,800 nationally. 201 people (12.7%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of
275:
Okere Falls is a popular spot for fishing & rafting and is known for its beautiful lakeside and waterfalls. There are commercial rafting companies and holiday park accommodation within the town. A seven-metre-high waterfall lays claim to being the highest commercially rafted waterfall in the
287:
Okere Falls is described by
Statistics New Zealand as a rural settlement, and covers 1.68 km (0.65 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 410 as of June 2023, with a population density of 244 people per km. Okere Falls is part of the larger Rotoiti-Rotoehu statistical area.
626:
The Okere Falls area has drawn visitors for well over 100 years, with the area being a popular day trip destination from
Rotorua. By the late 19th century, trout fishing had become very popular, and for a while the hydro-electric power station was a tourist attraction in its own right.
549:, who remain the guardians of the river through the Lake Rotoiti Scenic Reserves Board. Their traditional name for the Kaituna River was Okere River. The river's alternative name, 'Kaituna', refers to its significance as a food source, in particular eels.
363:. There were 135 households, comprising 177 males and 201 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.88 males per female, with 66 people (17.5%) aged under 15 years, 57 (15.1%) aged 15 to 29, 195 (51.6%) aged 30 to 64, and 60 (15.9%) aged 65 or older.
552:
Before the first road bridge over the river was built in 1872, local Māori operated a ferry across the inlet. Travellers from
Tauranga to Rotorua would typically break their journey with a night at the nearby Fraser's Hotel.
556:
The first 11 km stretch of the
Kaituna River is still commonly referred to as Okere River, and is a site of significant Māori cultural and spiritual values. Okere River means "the place of drifting".
42:
598:
to upgrade
Pounamunui, Tāheke Opatia and eight other marae, creating an estimated 34 jobs; while also committed $ 441,758 to upgrade Te Takinga, creating an estimated 51 jobs.
606:
Whangamarino School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students, with a roll of 132 as of August 2024. The school offers classes in either
English or
663:, Okere Falls were the site of one of two Detour options, 'Clean or Dirty', with teams that chose 'Clean' got the chance to go whitewater river sledging at the falls.
638:
The Okere Falls stretch of the
Kaituna River is popular with whitewater rafters and kayakers, and is classified as grade 3/4, with Tutea Falls being a solid grade 4.
635:
for early tourists, who would have their photo taken at the bottom of the steps. The trout pool at the northern end of the track is a popular trout fishing spot.
1544:
413:, covers 404.02 km (155.99 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 2,130 as of June 2023, with a population density of 5.3 people per km.
60:
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890:
848:
809:
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those at least 15 was that 723 (45.6%) people were employed full-time, 237 (15.0%) were part-time, and 111 (7.0%) were unemployed.
112:
513:
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 46.7% had no religion, 37.7% were
385:
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 52.4% had no religion, 38.1% were
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580:
978:
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153:
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Information contained on "Footsteps of
Tourism" information panel at the entrance to the Okere Falls track (DoC).
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Information contained on "Whakatauki o Ngāti Pikiao" information panel at the entrance to the Okere Falls track.
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767:"Subnational population estimates (urban rural), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)"
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642:
749:"Subnational population estimates (TA, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)"
731:"Subnational population estimates (RC, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)"
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starts at Okere Falls, passes Tutea Falls about halfway, and finishes at Trout Pool Falls.
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Pounamunui Marae and its
Houmaitawhiti meeting house are affiliated with Ngāti Hinekura.
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Kayaker at Okere Falls, with the remains of the powerhouse visible in the lower right
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Information contained on "Descent to the Caves" information panel at Tutea Falls.
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The percentage of people born overseas was 11.8, compared with 27.1% nationally.
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546:
507:, and 1.4% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
496:
382:, and 1.6% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
371:
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680:
at the falls as a part of the show's challenge before making his way to Japan.
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The community at Okere Falls is home to a shop, and a school at
Whangamarino.
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Tāheke Opatia Marae and Rangitihi meeting house are affiliated with
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851:. Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7014667, 7014669 and 7014670.
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Te Takinga Marae and Te Takinga meeting house are affiliated with
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is a small town located 21 km from Rotorua on SH 33 between
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893:. Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Rotoiti-Rotoehu (198700).
795:. New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage. 6 August 2019.
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In October 2020, the Government committed $ 4,525,104 from the
406:
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39 (12.5%) were part-time, and 18 (5.8%) were unemployed.
247:. The town is situated on the shore of the Okere Inlet of
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720:
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Rotoiti-Rotoehu statistical area, which also includes
900:
16:
Rural settlement in Bay of Plenty Region, New Zealand
914:
912:
1007:
400:
909:
476:Rotoiti-Rotoehu had a population of 1,965 at the
1531:
885:
883:
484:, and an increase of 30 people (1.6%) since the
359:, and an increase of 33 people (9.6%) since the
266:gives a translation of "place of drifting" for
622:Raft plunging over the seven metre Tutea Falls
480:, an increase of 306 people (18.4%) since the
1101:
880:
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430:
355:, an increase of 63 people (20.0%) since the
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1545:Populated places in the Bay of Plenty Region
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891:"Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census"
849:"Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census"
545:The area is the traditional homeland of the
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926:
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351:Okere Falls had a population of 378 at the
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1094:
896:2018 Census place summary: Rotoiti-Rotoehu
838:
1550:Populated lakeshore places in New Zealand
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863:"Population estimate tables - NZ.Stat"
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1003:Education Counts: Whangamarino School
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201:1.68 km (0.65 sq mi)
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425:
300:
173: • Territorial authority
21:Town in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
14:
1561:
264:Ministry for Culture and Heritage
1070:. Auckland University Canoe Club
669:Jack Osbourne: Adrenaline Junkie
491:Ethnicities were 57.1% European/
401:Rotoiti-Rotoehu statistical area
366:Ethnicities were 73.0% European/
41:
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1015:"New Zealand Schools Directory"
565:The Okere Falls area has three
282:
1519:Bay of Plenty Regional Council
785:
533:and 2.6% had other religions.
393:and 1.6% had other religions.
187:Bay of Plenty Regional Council
127:Te Ipu Wai Auraki General Ward
1:
814:Department of Conservation NZ
683:
657:of the CBS television series
183: • Regional council
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7:
967:. Te Potiki National Trust.
934:"Te Kāhui Māngai directory"
764:(territorial authorities);
10:
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641:Okere is also home to the
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1493:Waiotapu Geothermal Field
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643:Okere Falls Power Station
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793:"1000 Māori place names"
703:"ArcGIS Web Application"
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255:flows north towards the
707:statsnz.maps.arcgis.com
519:Māori religious beliefs
478:2018 New Zealand census
391:Māori religious beliefs
353:2018 New Zealand census
222:240/km (630/sq mi)
135:Rotorua Lakes Community
1540:Rotorua Lakes District
1148:Te Ipu Wai Auraki Ward
1117:Rotorua Lakes District
1068:"Rivers & Grading"
990:Provincial Growth Fund
867:Statistics New Zealand
771:Statistics New Zealand
753:Statistics New Zealand
735:Statistics New Zealand
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596:Provincial Growth Fund
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118:Rotorua Lakes District
76:38.01433°S 176.34550°E
1039:. Whangamarino School
1037:"Principal's Welcome"
979:"Marae Announcements"
746:(regional councils);
621:
417:Historical population
292:Historical population
177:Rotorua Lakes Council
113:Territorial authority
219: • Density
81:-38.01433; 176.34550
1456:Geographic features
986:growregions.govt.nz
834:Whangamarino School
810:"Okere Falls Track"
678:whitewater kayaking
541:History and culture
418:
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72: /
1407:w/i Waikato Region
1359:Rotorua Rural Ward
649:In popular culture
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211: • Total
198: • Total
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992:. 9 October 2020.
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