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Kaiteriteri is a town and seaside resort in the Tasman Region of the South Island of New Zealand. It is close to both Mārahau, the main gateway to Abel Tasman National Park,[3] and the town of Motueka.
Kaiteriteri | |
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| Coordinates: 41°02′13″S 173°01′01″E / 41.037°S 173.017°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Territorial authority | Tasman |
| Ward | Motueka Ward |
| Community | Motueka Community |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Tasman District Council |
| • Mayor of Tasman | Tim King |
| • West Coast-Tasman MP | Maureen Pugh |
| • Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.55 km2 (1.37 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2024)[2] | |
• Total | 440 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (320/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
| Postcode | 7197 |
| Area code | 03 |
Kaiteriteri is a small coastal town reliant on tourism for much of its income, and there are many accommodation providers, cafés, pubs and restaurants.[citation needed] It is also a hub for the adventure tourism throughout the area and into Abel Tasman National Park. A number of walking and mountainbiking trails, including the Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park, begin from or pass through the town.[4][5][6]
While it is most visited during the summer months, its temperate climate and low rainfall make it destination outside of peak season also.[citation needed] Nearby Breakers Bay is popular with nudists.[citation needed]
A number of water taxis, larger boats, and sea kayak companies depart from Kaiteriteri, taking visitors deeper into the national park.
Demographics
editKaiteriteri is described by Statistics New Zealand as a rural settlement. It covers 3.55 km2 (1.37 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 440 as of June 2024,[2] with a population density of 124 people per km2. It is part of the larger Kaiteriteri-Riwaka statistical area.[7]
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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| 2006 | 309 | — |
| 2013 | 354 | +1.96% |
| 2018 | 357 | +0.17% |
| Source: [8] | ||
Kaiteriteri had a population of 357 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 3 people (0.8%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 48 people (15.5%) since the 2006 census. There were 123 households, comprising 174 males and 180 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.97 males per female, with 36 people (10.1%) aged under 15 years, 48 (13.4%) aged 15 to 29, 171 (47.9%) aged 30 to 64, and 93 (26.1%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 96.6% European/Pākehā, 5.9% Māori, 0.8% Pasifika, 0.8% Asian, and 2.5% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 52.1% had no religion, 35.3% were Christian, 2.5% had Māori religious beliefs, 0.8% were Buddhist and 1.7% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 48 (15.0%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 42 (13.1%) people had no formal qualifications. 30 people (9.3%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 120 (37.4%) people were employed full-time, 66 (20.6%) were part-time, and 12 (3.7%) were unemployed.[8]
References
edit- ^ a b "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
- ^ a b "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ "Kaiteriteri Travel Guide". Jasons Travel Media.
- ^ "Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park | Mountain Biking in New Zealand". www.newzealand.com. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
- ^ Rollo, Phillip (17 February 2017). "Mountain Bike Park just another reason to visit Kaiteriteri". Stuff. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
- ^ Sivignon, Cherie (3 November 2016). "New jump track to open on Saturday at Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park". Stuff. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
- ^ 2018 Census place summary: Kaiteriteri-Riwaka
- ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7022563–7022565.
External links
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- Kaiteriteri on the New Zealand Tourism Guide
- District council's information page
- Kaiteriteri Photo Gallery