Te Kowhai
Town in Waikato, New Zealand
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Te Kowhai is a small rural town situated 15 km north west of Hamilton City in New Zealand. It consists of mainly dairy and cattle farms and also includes a small dairy/takeaway, fresh vegetable and fruit store, cafe, bakery, a large park with a playground and skate park, and mechanics shop. Te Kowhai Aerodrome is situated near the township. The town is popular for new subdivisions.
Te Kowhai
Te Kōwhai | |
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 Interactive map of Te Kowhai | |
| Coordinates: 37°44′18.1″S 175°9′15.25″E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Waikato |
| District | Waikato District |
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| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Waikato District Council |
| • Regional council | Waikato Regional Council |
| • Mayor of Waikato | Aksel Bech[1] |
| • Taranaki-King Country MP | Barbara Kuriger[2] |
| • Hauraki-Waikato MP | Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke[3] |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.37 km2 (0.53 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2025)[5] | |
• Total | 700 |
| • Density | 510/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "the kōwhai tree" for Te Kōwhai.[6]
Demographics
Statistics New Zealand describes Te Kowhai as a rural settlement, which covers 1.37 km2 (0.53 sq mi)[4] and had an estimated population of 700 as of June 2025,[5] with a population density of 511 people per km2. Te Kowhai settlement is part of the larger Te Kowhai statistical area.[7]
Te Kōwhai had a population of 693 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 126 people (22.2%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 231 people (50.0%) since the 2013 census. There were 348 males and 342 females in 255 dwellings.[10] 2.6% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 41.2 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 165 people (23.8%) aged under 15 years, 84 (12.1%) aged 15 to 29, 300 (43.3%) aged 30 to 64, and 147 (21.2%) aged 65 or older.[8]
People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 91.8% European (Pākehā); 14.7% Māori; 0.9% Pasifika; 4.3% Asian; 0.9% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 0.9% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 97.0%, Māori language by 2.6%, and other languages by 5.2%. No language could be spoken by 2.6% (e.g. too young to talk). The percentage of people born overseas was 13.9, compared with 28.8% nationally.[8]
Religious affiliations were 28.1% Christian, 0.9% Hindu, 0.4% Māori religious beliefs, 0.4% New Age, and 0.9% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 60.6%, and 8.2% of people did not answer the census question.[8]
Of those at least 15 years old, 123 (23.3%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 288 (54.5%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 114 (21.6%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $50,900, compared with $41,500 nationally. 105 people (19.9%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 291 (55.1%) people were employed full-time, 66 (12.5%) were part-time, and 12 (2.3%) were unemployed.[8]
Te Kōwhai statistical area
Te Kōwhai statistical area covers 43.32 km2 (16.73 sq mi)[11] and had an estimated population of 2,290 as of June 2025,[12] with a population density of 53 people per km2.
Te Kōwhai had a population of 2,199 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 186 people (9.2%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 492 people (28.8%) since the 2013 census. There were 1,095 males, 1,104 females and 3 people of other genders in 777 dwellings.[15] 1.6% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 41.4 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 486 people (22.1%) aged under 15 years, 318 (14.5%) aged 15 to 29, 1,026 (46.7%) aged 30 to 64, and 372 (16.9%) aged 65 or older.[13]
People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 88.7% European (Pākehā); 15.0% Māori; 1.6% Pasifika; 4.9% Asian; 0.3% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 2.2% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 97.5%, Māori language by 3.1%, Samoan by 0.3%, and other languages by 5.7%. No language could be spoken by 1.8% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.4%. The percentage of people born overseas was 13.9, compared with 28.8% nationally.[13]
Religious affiliations were 31.2% Christian, 0.8% Hindu, 0.3% Islam, 0.4% Māori religious beliefs, 0.1% Buddhist, 0.1% New Age, and 1.2% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 59.2%, and 6.5% of people did not answer the census question.[13]
Of those at least 15 years old, 378 (22.1%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 981 (57.3%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 348 (20.3%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $53,000, compared with $41,500 nationally. 306 people (17.9%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 990 (57.8%) people were employed full-time, 243 (14.2%) were part-time, and 21 (1.2%) were unemployed.[13]
Education
Gallery
The Te Kowhai Creamery in 1909
Cessna 172N at Te Kowhai Aerodrome
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See also
- Micro Aviation NZ, manufacturer based in the town