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Taupaki is a locality in the Rodney District, which is a part of the Auckland Region in New Zealand. Kumeu lies to the north-west, Whenuapai to the north-east, West Harbour to the east, Massey to the south-east, Swanson to the south, and Waitākere, Auckland to the south-west. The North Auckland Line runs through the area.[3][4]

Taupaki
Farmland near Taupaki
Coordinates: 36°49′14″S 174°33′01″E
Country	New Zealand
Region	Auckland
Ward	Rodney ward
Local board	Rodney Local Board
Government
• Territorial Authority	Auckland Council
Area [1]
• Total	27.20 km2 (10.50 sq mi)
Population  (June 2021)[2]
• Total	1,740
• Density	64/km2 (170/sq mi)

History

The area is traditionally a part of rohe of the tribe Te Kawerau ā Maki,[5] who referred to the wider area was known as Te Kumeū.[6] The name, meaning "the firmly bound peace", refers to a location on the coast near Muriwai, which became the border between Te Kawerau ā Maki and Ngāti Whātua lands in the early 18th century.[6] The foothills to the west and south-west of the township were traditionally known as Ngā Rau Pou ā Maki, referring to the eponymous ancestor of Te Kawerau ā Maki.[6]

Demographics

Taupaki covers 27.20 km² (10.50 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 1,740 as of June 2021,[2] with a population density of 64 people per km².

Historical population

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
2006	1,452	—
2013	1,518	+0.64%
2018	1,617	+1.27%
Source: [7]

Taupaki had a population of 1,617 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 99 people (6.5%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 165 people (11.4%) since the 2006 census. There were 525 households, comprising 774 males and 846 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.91 males per female. The median age was 43.1 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 288 people (17.8%) aged under 15 years, 285 (17.6%) aged 15 to 29, 762 (47.1%) aged 30 to 64, and 285 (17.6%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 88.9% European/Pākehā, 8.9% Māori, 3.9% Pacific peoples, 7.4% Asian, and 2.2% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

The percentage of people born overseas was 19.5, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 59.0% had no religion, 31.0% were Christian, 0.4% were Hindu, 0.2% were Muslim, 0.7% were Buddhist and 2.8% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 267 (20.1%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 231 (17.4%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $37,200, compared with $31,800 nationally. 300 people (22.6%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 684 (51.5%) people were employed full-time, 234 (17.6%) were part-time, and 30 (2.3%) were unemployed.[7]

Education

Taupaki School is a coeducational full primary (years 1–8) school with a decile rating of 9[8] and a roll of 204[9] (July 2022). The school was established in 1899[10] and celebrated its centenary in 1999.[11]

Notes

External links

• Taupaki School website

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