Kaimaumau

Kaimaumau was an important location for the late 19th and early 20th century kauri gum digging trade. In the 1910s, the lower quality chip gum found at the southern half of the Aupouri Peninsula greatly increased in value.^[14]

Statistics New Zealand describes Kaimaumau as a rural settlement. It covers 37.09 km² (14.32 sq mi)^[4] and had an estimated population of 200 as of June 2025,^[5] with a population density of 5.4 people per km². Kaimaumau is part of the larger Rangaunu Harbour statistical area.^[15]

Kaimaumau had a population of 204 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 51 people (33.3%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 69 people (51.1%) since the 2013 census. There were 105 males, and 96 females in 81 dwellings.^[18] 2.9% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 49.2 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 36 people (17.6%) aged under 15 years, 30 (14.7%) aged 15 to 29, 90 (44.1%) aged 30 to 64, and 45 (22.1%) aged 65 or older.^[17]

People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 64.7% European (Pākehā), 52.9% Māori, 1.5% Pasifika, 1.5% Asian, and 2.9% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 97.1%, Māori language by 8.8%, and other languages by 2.9%. No language could be spoken by 1.5% (e.g. too young to talk). The percentage of people born overseas was 4.4, compared with 28.8% nationally.

Religious affiliations were 27.9% Christian, 16.2% Māori religious beliefs, and 1.5% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 44.1%, and 7.4% of people did not answer the census question.

Of those at least 15 years old, 6 (3.6%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 111 (66.1%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 42 (25.0%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $26,200, compared with $41,500 nationally. 6 people (3.6%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 63 (37.5%) people were employed full-time, 24 (14.3%) were part-time, and 9 (5.4%) were unemployed.^[17]