Hatepe

Statistics New Zealand describes Hatepe as a rural settlement, which covers 0.22 km² (0.085 sq mi).^[4] It had an estimated population of 40 as of June 2025,^[5] with a population density of 182 people per km². The settlement is part of the larger Lake Taupō Bays statistical area.^[11]

Hatepe had a population of 42 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 18 people (75.0%) since the 2018 census, and a decrease of 15 people (−26.3%) since the 2013 census. There were 24 males and 18 females in 18 dwellings.^[14] The median age was 43.4 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 9 people (21.4%) aged under 15 years, 3 (7.1%) aged 15 to 29, 21 (50.0%) aged 30 to 64, and 9 (21.4%) aged 65 or older.^[12]

People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 57.1% European (Pākehā), and 71.4% Māori. English was spoken by 92.9%, and Māori by 50.0%. The percentage of people born overseas was 14.3, compared with 28.8% nationally.^[12]

Religious affiliations were 14.3% Christian, and 35.7% Māori religious beliefs. People who answered that they had no religion were 50.0%, and 7.1% of people did not answer the census question.^[12]

Of those at least 15 years old, 6 (18.2%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 18 (54.5%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 3 (9.1%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $45,200, compared with $41,500 nationally. 3 people (9.1%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 18 (54.5%) full-time and 3 (9.1%) part-time.^[12]

• Hatepe Village website