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Whakaritenga

Ngāti Whakaue is a growing iwi of 19,152 members, with a youthful and diverse population. Our whānau are thriving, with strong population growth, increasing educational achievements, and a commitment to te reo Māori, with 31.5% of our whānau able to kōrero in 2023.

Iwi Snapshot (2023)

Population

Ngāti Whakaue has a growing population, with 

people proudly affiliated with our iwi. Our people come from all walks of life, and we are united in our shared heritage and future aspirations.
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Home Ownership

Security and stability are key priorities for us. In 2023,

of Ngāti Whakaue whānau either owned or partly owned their homes.
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Population Growth

Ngāti Whakaue continues to flourish with a

increase in population between 2013 and 2023, demonstrating the resilience and growth of our iwi over time. The total Māori population increased by 46.3% in the same period.
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Youthful Population

In 2023,

of Ngāti Whakaue were under 30 years old, while 36.6% were aged between 30 and 64, highlighting a predominantly youthful population.
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Rainbow Whānau

of our iwi proudly belong to the LGBTQI+ community, reflecting our commitment to a diverse and supportive community. 50.2% of our LGBTIQ+ community were 15-29 years old.
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Education

Education remains a priority for Ngāti Whakaue. In 2023,

of our people held a tertiary qualification (Bachelor's (Level 7) or higher), helping to ensure a prosperous future for our iwi.
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Tamariki Education

Our tamariki represent the future of Ngāti Whakaue.

of Ngāti Whakaue learners who started school in 2018 attended ECE in the 6 months before starting school.
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Employment

of the Ngāti Whakaue adult employed population worked in Bay of Plenty Region in 2023. 17% of Ngāti Whakaue worked in Auckland Region in 2023.
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Te Reo

of Ngāti Whakaue (Te Arawa) could hold a conversation in te reo Māori in 2023, compared with 27.3% who spoke te reo Māori in 2013
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of Ngāti Whakaue under the age of 15 speak te reo Māori, compared to 14.6% of all Māori.
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