Ngongotahā
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}}Template:Main other{{#ifexpr:{{#invoke:ParameterCount|main|mapframe|image_map|image_map1|pushpin_map}} >2 |Template:Main other}} Ngongotahā is a small settlement on the western shores of Lake Rotorua in the North Island of New Zealand. It is located Template:Convert northwest of the Rotorua central business district, and is considered as a suburb of Rotorua.<ref>Template:Cite encyclopedia</ref> It is part of the Rotorua functional urban area as defined by Statistics New Zealand.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Ngongotahā has a population of Template:NZ population data 2018 as of Template:NZ population data 2018
Its name is derived from a legend of Ihenga, the famous Māori explorer. It is said Īhenga met the Patu-paiarehe on Mount Ngongotahā and was offered a drink from a calabash. Ngongo means "to drink", and tahā means "calabash".<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> Ngongotahā is often referred to by locals as the "Sunny side of the Mountain".
Demographics
Stats NZ describes Ngongotahā as a small urban area, which covers Template:Convert.<ref name="Area">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> It had an estimated population of Template:NZ population data 2018 as of Template:NZ population data 2018 with a population density of Template:Decimals people per km2.
Template:Historical populations Ngongotahā had a population of 5,124 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 255 people (5.2%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 870 people (20.5%) since the 2013 census. There were 2,481 males, 2,631 females, and 9 people of other genders in 1,857 dwellings.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> 2.9% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 40.7 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 1,005 people (19.6%) aged under 15 years, 876 (17.1%) aged 15 to 29, 2,226 (43.4%) aged 30 to 64, and 1,014 (19.8%) aged 65 or older.<ref name="Census 2023"/>
People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 68.1% European (Pākehā); 43.7% Māori; 6.1% Pasifika; 5.6% Asian; 0.9% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 2.1% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 96.8%, Māori by 13.9%, Samoan by 0.4%, and other languages by 6.4%. No language could be spoken by 2.2% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.5%. The percentage of people born overseas was 14.2, compared with 28.8% nationally.<ref name="Census 2023"/>
Religious affiliations were 29.5% Christian, 0.8% Hindu, 0.4% Islam, 2.6% Māori religious beliefs, 0.3% Buddhist, 0.6% New Age, and 1.5% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 56.2%, and 8.5% of people did not answer the census question.<ref name="Census 2023"/>
Of those at least 15 years old, 738 (17.9%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 2,337 (56.7%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 1,047 (25.4%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $36,600, compared with $41,500 nationally. 285 people (6.9%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 2,001 (48.6%) full-time, 537 (13.0%) part-time, and 153 (3.7%) unemployed.<ref name="Census 2023">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
| Name | Area (km2) |
Population | Density (per km2) |
Dwellings | Median age | Median income | |
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| Ngongotahā East | 2.87 | 1,980 | 690 | 681 | 41.7 years | citation | CitationClass=web
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| Ngongotahā West | 1.44 | 1,671 | 1,160 | 603 | 37.9 years | citation | CitationClass=web
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| Ngongotahā South | 8.59 | 1,476 | 172 | 573 | 42.5 years | citation | CitationClass=web
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| New Zealand | 38.1 years | $41,500 |
Marae
The Ngongotahā area has six marae:
- Te Awawherowhero Marae is affiliated with the Ngāti Whakaue hapū of Ngāti Rautao.<ref name="tkmentry">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation
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- Parawai Marae and its Whatumairangi meeting house are affiliated with the Ngāti Whakaue hapū of Ngāti Tuteaiti and Te Whatumairangi, and Te Ure o Uenukukōpako hapū of Ngāti Te Ngākau and Ngāti Tura.<ref name="tkmentry" /><ref name="maorimaps" />
- Tarimano Marae and Tawakeheimoa meeting house are affiliated with the Ngāti Rangiwewehi hapū of Ngāti Rangiwewehi ki Uta.<ref name="tkmentry" /><ref name="maorimaps" /> In October 2020, the Government committed $4,525,104 from the Provincial Growth Fund to upgrade the marae and nine others, creating an estimated 34 jobs.<ref name="maraepgf">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation
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- Tārukenga Marae and Te Ngākau meeting house are affiliated with the Ngāti Whakaue hapū of Ngāti Te Ngakau and Ngāti Tura, and Te Ure o Uenukukōpako's hapū of Ngāti Te Ngākau and Ngāti Tura.<ref name="tkmentry" /><ref name="maorimaps" />
- Waikuta Marae and its Rangitunaeke meeting house are affiliated with the Ngāti Whakaue hapū of Ngāti Rangitunaeke.<ref name="tkmentry" /><ref name="maorimaps" />
- Waitetī or Weriweri Marae and its Ngāraranui meeting house are affiliated with the Ngāti Whakaue hapū of Ngāti Ngāraranui, and Te Ure o Uenukukōpako hapū of Ngāti Ngāraranui.<ref name="tkmentry" /><ref name="maorimaps" /> In October 2020, the Government committed $372,420 from the Provincial Growth Fund to upgrade the marae, and create 20 jobs.<ref name="maraepgf" />
Mount Ngongotahā
Mount Ngongotahā is a Template:Convert high rhyolite dome. It towers above the suburb and has a gondola to the top where there is a viewing platform, luge and restaurant.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
The Mount Ngongotahā Jubilee Track provides the only walking track to the summit, and passes through a scenic reserve. The first section of the track is through original native forest that has not been logged. One of the features is a rātā tree Template:Convert tall, and Template:Convert in girth. The original track was cut on Jubilee Day, marking 50 years since the arrival of Captain William Hobson at Waitangi.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Another visitor attraction on the slopes of Mount Ngongotahā is the Wingspan National Bird of Prey Centre. It is a captive breeding facility and visitor centre located in the Ngongotahā Valley. Wingspan undertakes conservation, education and research activities related to birds of prey found in New Zealand, and provides demonstrations of falconry.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Sports
The village has strong football (Ngongotaha AFC), rugby league (Ngongotaha Sports & Community Association), rugby union, netball and touch teams.
Transport
The main road through the village, known as SH 36, runs via Kaharoa and Pyes Pa to Tauranga.
The Rotorua Branch railway runs through Ngongotahā, although this has been unused since the turn of the century. A railway park, operated by a trust and run by volunteers, provides train rides on a scale model steam train and a mini diesel-locomotive on the western side of Ngongotahā near the former line.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Fishing
The Ngongotahā Stream, which flows through the village centre and onward into Lake Rotorua is one of the most heavily fished areas in New Zealand. Specimen rainbow trout and brown trout are regularly taken by fly fishermen. Other nearby streams (Awahou, Waiteti and Hamurana) also offer good fishing.
Education
Ngongotaha School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 6 students,<ref name="moe">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> with a roll of Template:NZ school roll data as of Template:NZ school roll data<ref name="ero">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> It opened in 1911.<ref name="official">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Notable people
Despite its small size, Ngongotahā has produced a number of famous New Zealanders, including:
- Temuera Morrison, actor
- Phillip Orchard, New Zealand international rugby league player (1960s–1970s)
- Robert Orchard, New Zealand international rugby league player (1960s–1970s)
- Jeremy Paul, Australian international rugby player, a 1999 World Cup winner
- Hika Reid, New Zealand international rugby union player 1980–1986
- Ron Russell, Canadian politician