Hūnua
Place in Auckland Region, New Zealand
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Hūnua (Māori pronunciation: [hʉˈnʉa]) is a small settlement in the rural outskirts of south Auckland, New Zealand.
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| Coordinates: 37°04′42″S 175°04′17″E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Auckland Region |
| Ward | Franklin ward |
| Board | Franklin Local Board |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Auckland Council |
| • Mayor of Auckland | Wayne Brown[1] |
| • Papakura MP | Judith Collins[2] |
| • Hauraki-Waikato MP | Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke[3] |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.57 km2 (0.22 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2025)[5] | |
• Total | 190 |
| • Density | 330/km2 (860/sq mi) |
Hūnua is 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) east of Papakura,[6] 3.6 kilometres (2.2 mi) from Hūnua Falls and lies at the foot of the Hunua Ranges, from where Auckland obtains most of its water supply.[7] The literal translation of the Māori language word is 'mountainous and sterile land'.[6]
History
Hunua was originally governed by the Hunua Road District Board, formed 26 September 1867, before amalgamating with Franklin County in 1913.[8][9]
Demographics
Stats NZ describes Hūnua as a rural settlement, which covers 0.57 km2 (0.22 sq mi).[4] It had an estimated population of 190 as of June 2025,[5] with a population density of 333 people per km2.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 165 | — |
| 2018 | 180 | +1.76% |
| 2023 | 186 | +0.66% |
| Source: [10] | ||
Hūnua had a population of 186 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 6 people (3.3%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 21 people (12.7%) since the 2013 census. There were 90 males and 93 females in 54 dwellings.[11] 1.6% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 41.8 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 33 people (17.7%) aged under 15 years, 30 (16.1%) aged 15 to 29, 93 (50.0%) aged 30 to 64, and 27 (14.5%) aged 65 or older.[10]
People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 85.5% European (Pākehā), 19.4% Māori, 1.6% Pasifika, 4.8% Asian, and 3.2% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 96.8%, Māori language by 3.2%, and other languages by 4.8%. The percentage of people born overseas was 14.5, compared with 28.8% nationally.[10]
Religious affiliations were 25.8% Christian, 6.5% Islam, and 1.6% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 56.5%, and 11.3% of people did not answer the census question.[10]
Of those at least 15 years old, 24 (15.7%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 90 (58.8%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 30 (19.6%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $55,000, compared with $41,500 nationally. 27 people (17.6%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 93 (60.8%) people were employed full-time and 21 (13.7%) were part-time.[10]
Hūnua statistical area
Hūnua statistical area covers 77.83 km2 (30.05 sq mi)[12] and had an estimated population of 1,530 as of June 2025,[13] with a population density of 20 people per km2.
Hūnua had a population of 1,497 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 144 people (10.6%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 342 people (29.6%) since the 2013 census. There were 744 males, 750 females and 3 people of other genders in 477 dwellings.[16] 3.2% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 42.5 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 270 people (18.0%) aged under 15 years, 279 (18.6%) aged 15 to 29, 711 (47.5%) aged 30 to 64, and 240 (16.0%) aged 65 or older.[15]
People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 91.6% European (Pākehā); 14.8% Māori; 3.6% Pasifika; 3.6% Asian; 0.6% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 2.4% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 98.4%, Māori language by 2.8%, Samoan by 0.8%, and other languages by 7.8%. No language could be spoken by 1.4% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.2%. The percentage of people born overseas was 19.2, compared with 28.8% nationally.[15]
Religious affiliations were 30.1% Christian, 0.4% Hindu, 1.0% Islam, 1.0% Māori religious beliefs, 0.4% Buddhist, 0.2% New Age, and 0.8% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 56.7%, and 9.6% of people did not answer the census question.[15]
Of those at least 15 years old, 288 (23.5%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 726 (59.2%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 213 (17.4%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $52,600, compared with $41,500 nationally. 249 people (20.3%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 723 (58.9%) people were employed full-time, 186 (15.2%) were part-time, and 27 (2.2%) were unemployed.[15]
Education
Climate
Hūnua has mild summers and cool winters with regular frosts. Every year an average 19.2 days will exceed 25 °C (77 °F) and 14.6 nights will drop below 0 °C (32 °F).[20]
| Climate data for Hūnua (1979–1992) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 29.6 (85.3) |
29.2 (84.6) |
27.9 (82.2) |
24.3 (75.7) |
22.5 (72.5) |
19.1 (66.4) |
18.2 (64.8) |
19.8 (67.6) |
21.7 (71.1) |
22.9 (73.2) |
25.0 (77.0) |
28.5 (83.3) |
29.6 (85.3) |
| Mean maximum °C (°F) | 27.5 (81.5) |
26.8 (80.2) |
25.6 (78.1) |
22.6 (72.7) |
20.0 (68.0) |
18.1 (64.6) |
16.7 (62.1) |
17.4 (63.3) |
18.9 (66.0) |
21.1 (70.0) |
22.7 (72.9) |
25.5 (77.9) |
28.0 (82.4) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 23.3 (73.9) |
23.4 (74.1) |
22.2 (72.0) |
19.4 (66.9) |
16.4 (61.5) |
14.6 (58.3) |
13.8 (56.8) |
14.5 (58.1) |
15.8 (60.4) |
17.4 (63.3) |
19.4 (66.9) |
21.6 (70.9) |
18.5 (65.3) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 18.0 (64.4) |
18.0 (64.4) |
16.9 (62.4) |
14.0 (57.2) |
11.5 (52.7) |
10.0 (50.0) |
8.9 (48.0) |
9.9 (49.8) |
11.4 (52.5) |
12.8 (55.0) |
14.7 (58.5) |
16.4 (61.5) |
13.5 (56.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 12.6 (54.7) |
12.6 (54.7) |
11.6 (52.9) |
8.6 (47.5) |
6.4 (43.5) |
5.4 (41.7) |
3.9 (39.0) |
5.3 (41.5) |
6.9 (44.4) |
8.1 (46.6) |
9.9 (49.8) |
11.2 (52.2) |
8.5 (47.4) |
| Mean minimum °C (°F) | 6.7 (44.1) |
6.7 (44.1) |
4.8 (40.6) |
2.1 (35.8) |
−0.7 (30.7) |
−2.0 (28.4) |
−3.0 (26.6) |
−1.5 (29.3) |
0.5 (32.9) |
1.2 (34.2) |
3.8 (38.8) |
5.1 (41.2) |
−3.6 (25.5) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 3.0 (37.4) |
4.9 (40.8) |
2.5 (36.5) |
−1.3 (29.7) |
−2.0 (28.4) |
−3.2 (26.2) |
−5.2 (22.6) |
−5.4 (22.3) |
−1.8 (28.8) |
−0.9 (30.4) |
1.6 (34.9) |
0.6 (33.1) |
−5.4 (22.3) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 98.5 (3.88) |
89.7 (3.53) |
106.6 (4.20) |
122.0 (4.80) |
113.2 (4.46) |
138.4 (5.45) |
153.3 (6.04) |
136.8 (5.39) |
127.8 (5.03) |
116.0 (4.57) |
103.3 (4.07) |
115.8 (4.56) |
1,421.4 (55.98) |
| Source: Earth Sciences NZ (rainfall 1971–2000)[21] | |||||||||||||
