Hūnua
Hūnua | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Coordinates: 37°04′42″S 175°04′17″E / 37.0783°S 175.0714°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 2024)[5] | |
• Total | 190 |
| • Density | 330/km2 (860/sq mi) |
Hūnua (Māori pronunciation: [hʉˈnʉa]) is a small settlement in the rural outskirts of south Auckland, New Zealand.
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 2024,[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 1,490 as of June 2024,[13] with a population density of 19 people per km2.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1,107 | — |
| 2013 | 1,155 | +0.61% |
| 2018 | 1,353 | +3.22% |
| 2023 | 1,497 | +2.04% |
| Source: [14][15] | ||
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
Hūnua School is a coeducational full primary school (years 1–8) with a roll of 129 as of July 2025.[17][18] The school was founded in 1876.[19]
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 (1981–2010 normals, extremes 1979–1992) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 daily maximum °C (°F) | 23.6 (74.5) |
24.0 (75.2) |
22.5 (72.5) |
19.7 (67.5) |
17.0 (62.6) |
14.8 (58.6) |
14.0 (57.2) |
14.6 (58.3) |
16.0 (60.8) |
17.4 (63.3) |
19.4 (66.9) |
21.7 (71.1) |
18.7 (65.7) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 18.0 (64.4) |
18.5 (65.3) |
16.8 (62.2) |
14.3 (57.7) |
11.9 (53.4) |
9.9 (49.8) |
9.0 (48.2) |
9.9 (49.8) |
11.3 (52.3) |
12.6 (54.7) |
14.4 (57.9) |
16.5 (61.7) |
13.6 (56.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 12.4 (54.3) |
13.0 (55.4) |
11.2 (52.2) |
8.8 (47.8) |
6.9 (44.4) |
5.1 (41.2) |
4.1 (39.4) |
5.3 (41.5) |
6.6 (43.9) |
7.8 (46.0) |
9.4 (48.9) |
11.2 (52.2) |
8.5 (47.3) |
| 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: NIWA (rain 1971–2000)[21][22] | |||||||||||||
References
- ^ "Mayor official results". Auckland Council. 2022. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
- ^ "Official Count Results – Papakura". Wellington: New Zealand Electoral Commission. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
- ^ "Hauraki-Waikato – Official Result". New Zealand Electoral Commission. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
- ^ a b "Stats NZ Geographic Data Service". Urban Rural 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 20 February 2025.
- ^ a b "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ a b Reed, A. W. (2010). Peter Dowling (ed.). Place Names of New Zealand. Rosedale, North Shore: Raupo. p. 177. ISBN 9780143204107.
- ^ Waterhouse, Barry Clayton (22 April 2009) [First published in 1966]. "Hunua Ranges". In McLintock, A. H. (ed.). An Encyclopaedia of New Zealand. Ministry for Culture and Heritage / Te Manatū Taonga. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
- ^ The Heritage Studio (July 2017). Franklin County Council Chambers (Former) (PDF) (Report). Auckland Council.
- ^ Bloomfield, Gerald Taylor (1973). The Evolution of Local Government Areas in Metropolitan Auckland, 1840-1971. Auckland: Auckland University Press. p. 124. ISBN 0-19-647714-X.
- ^ a b c d e "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Hunua (1431). Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "Totals by topic for dwellings, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "Stats NZ Geographic Data Service". Statistical Area 3 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 20 February 2025.
- ^ "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Hūnua (165200). 2018 Census place summary: Hunua
- ^ a b c d e "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Hunua (165200). Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "Totals by topic for dwellings, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
- ^ Education Counts: Hunua School
- ^ Hunua School Centennial, 1876-1976; a Brief History of the Hunua School and Surrounding District. Hunua School Centennial and District Re-Union Committee. 1976.
- ^ "NIWA Datahub (Agent number: 2032, 1980–1991)". NIWA. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
- ^ "CliFlo – National Climate Database : Hunua Edl". NIWA. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
- ^ "NIWA Datahub (Agent number: 2032)". NIWA. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
Further reading
- Barton, Ian (2001). Hunua: the Place and Its People: a View from 2000. W. J. Deed Printing. ISBN 0-473-07474-5.
External links
- Photographs of Hūnua held in Auckland Libraries' heritage collections.