# Āria

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Settlement in Waikato, New Zealand

Village in Waikato region, New Zealand

Āria Village Interactive map of Āria Coordinates: 38°33′41″S 174°59′07″E / 38.56139°S 174.98528°E / -38.56139; 174.98528 Country New Zealand Region Waikato region District Waitomo District Ward Waitomo Rural Ward Electorates Taranaki-King Country Te Tai Hauāuru (Māori) Government • Territorial Authority Waitomo District Council • Regional council Waikato Regional Council • Mayor of Waitomo John Robertson[1] • Taranaki-King Country MP Barbara Kuriger[2] • Hauraki-Waikato MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke[3] Area [4] • Territorial 204.83 km2 (79.09 sq mi) Population (2023 census)[5] • Territorial 240 • Density 1.2/km2 (3.0/sq mi) Time zone UTC+12 (NZST) • Summer (DST) UTC+13 (NZDT)

**Āria** is a rural community in the [Waitomo District](/source/Waitomo_District) and [Waikato](/source/Waikato) region of New Zealand's [North Island](/source/North_Island).[6]

The area experienced severe flooding in September 2017.[7][8]

## History

Āria began in 1904, when some 30 blocks of around 200 acres (81 ha)[9] were given under the [Homestead Acts](/source/Homestead_Acts#New_Zealand).[10] Four small mines produced 53,000 tons from Aria coalfield between 1917 and 1961.[11] To the east of Āria[12] a [lime](/source/Agricultural_lime) quarry opened in the 1960s.[13] A new post office opened in 1922[14] and there was a butter factory[15] from about 1911.[16]

## Demographics

Āria locality covers 204.83 km2 (79.09 sq mi).[4] It is part of the larger Aria statistical area.[17]

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Historical population for the locality Year Pop. ±% p.a. 2006 336 — 2013 267 −3.23% 2018 261 −0.45% 2023 240 −1.66% Source: [5][18]

Āria locality had a population of 240 in the [2023 New Zealand census](/source/2023_New_Zealand_census), a decrease of 21 people (−8.0%) since the [2018 census](/source/2018_New_Zealand_census), and a decrease of 27 people (−10.1%) since the [2013 census](/source/2013_New_Zealand_census). There were 129 males and 111 females in 84 dwellings.[19] There were 54 people (22.5%) aged under 15 years, 39 (16.2%) aged 15 to 29, 117 (48.8%) aged 30 to 64, and 27 (11.2%) aged 65 or older.[5]

People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 68.8% [European](/source/European_New_Zealanders) ([Pākehā](/source/P%C4%81keh%C4%81)), 40.0% [Māori](/source/M%C4%81ori_people), 1.2% [Pasifika](/source/Pasifika_New_Zealanders), and 2.5% [Asian](/source/Asian_New_Zealanders). English was spoken by 96.2%, Māori by 7.5%, and other languages by 3.8%. No language could be spoken by 2.5% (e.g. too young to talk). The percentage of people born overseas was 8.8, compared with 28.8% nationally.[5]

Religious affiliations were 26.2% [Christian](/source/Christianity_in_New_Zealand), and 7.5% [Māori religious beliefs](/source/M%C4%81ori_religious_beliefs). People who answered that they had [no religion](/source/Irreligion_in_New_Zealand) were 63.8%, and 5.0% of people did not answer the census question.[5]

Of those at least 15 years old, 24 (12.9%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 114 (61.3%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 42 (22.6%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. 6 people (3.2%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 117 (62.9%) full-time, 21 (11.3%) part-time, and 3 (1.6%) unemployed.[5]

### Aria statistical area

Aria statistical area, which also includes [Piopio](/source/Piopio%2C_New_Zealand), covers 531.76 km2 (205.31 sq mi).[20] It had an estimated population of 1,290 as of June 2025,[21] with a population density of 2.4 people per km2.

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Historical population for the statistical area Year Pop. ±% p.a. 2006 1,359 — 2013 1,194 −1.83% 2018 1,290 +1.56% 2023 1,263 −0.42% Source: [22][23]

Aria statistical area had a population of 1,263 in the [2023 New Zealand census](/source/2023_New_Zealand_census), a decrease of 27 people (−2.1%) since the [2018 census](/source/2018_New_Zealand_census), and an increase of 69 people (5.8%) since the [2013 census](/source/2013_New_Zealand_census). There were 648 males and 615 females in 471 dwellings.[24] 0.5% of people identified as [LGBTIQ+](/source/LGBTQ). The median age was 37.4 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 309 people (24.5%) aged under 15 years, 201 (15.9%) aged 15 to 29, 546 (43.2%) aged 30 to 64, and 204 (16.2%) aged 65 or older.[22]

People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 73.9% [European](/source/European_New_Zealanders) ([Pākehā](/source/P%C4%81keh%C4%81)); 38.7% [Māori](/source/M%C4%81ori_people); 3.1% [Pasifika](/source/Pasifika_New_Zealanders); 1.7% [Asian](/source/Asian_New_Zealanders); 0.5% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 1.9% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 98.1%, Māori by 8.1%, and other languages by 4.5%. No language could be spoken by 1.4% (e.g. too young to talk). [New Zealand Sign Language](/source/New_Zealand_Sign_Language) was known by 0.5%. The percentage of people born overseas was 7.4, compared with 28.8% nationally.[22]

Religious affiliations were 25.7% [Christian](/source/Christianity_in_New_Zealand), 0.5% [Hindu](/source/Hinduism_in_New_Zealand), 0.2% [Islam](/source/Islam_in_New_Zealand), 3.8% [Māori religious beliefs](/source/M%C4%81ori_religious_beliefs), 0.5% [Buddhist](/source/Buddhism_in_New_Zealand), 0.7% [New Age](/source/New_Age), and 0.5% other religions. People who answered that they had [no religion](/source/Irreligion_in_New_Zealand) were 61.3%, and 6.9% of people did not answer the census question.[22]

Of those at least 15 years old, 126 (13.2%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 564 (59.1%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 261 (27.4%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $40,800, compared with $41,500 nationally. 69 people (7.2%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 558 (58.5%) full-time, 135 (14.2%) part-time, and 18 (1.9%) unemployed.[22]

## Education

Āria School is a co-educational state primary school,[25][26] with a roll of 42 as of March 2026.[27][28] The school was established in 1908.[29]

## Climate

Climate data for Wairere (1981–2010) Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 22.9 (73.2) 23.4 (74.1) 21.9 (71.4) 19.0 (66.2) 16.0 (60.8) 13.3 (55.9) 12.9 (55.2) 13.8 (56.8) 15.3 (59.5) 16.7 (62.1) 18.9 (66.0) 21.1 (70.0) 17.9 (64.3) Daily mean °C (°F) 17.4 (63.3) 17.8 (64.0) 16.1 (61.0) 13.3 (55.9) 11.0 (51.8) 8.8 (47.8) 8.1 (46.6) 9.1 (48.4) 10.8 (51.4) 12.3 (54.1) 14.1 (57.4) 16.1 (61.0) 12.9 (55.2) Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 12.0 (53.6) 12.3 (54.1) 10.3 (50.5) 7.6 (45.7) 5.9 (42.6) 4.3 (39.7) 3.3 (37.9) 4.3 (39.7) 6.3 (43.3) 7.9 (46.2) 9.2 (48.6) 11.1 (52.0) 7.9 (46.2) Average rainfall mm (inches) 114.7 (4.52) 84.6 (3.33) 112.3 (4.42) 81.7 (3.22) 141.0 (5.55) 157.3 (6.19) 136.6 (5.38) 103.6 (4.08) 118.4 (4.66) 143.9 (5.67) 96.9 (3.81) 107.0 (4.21) 1,398 (55.04) Source: NIWA[30]

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## External links

- [1957 aerial view of Aria](https://natlib.govt.nz/records/32051304)

v t e Waitomo District, New Zealand Seat: Te Kūiti Populated places Āria Awakino Maniaiti / Benneydale Māhoenui Marokopa Mōkau Piopio Rangitoto Taharoa Te Anga Te Kūiti Tiroa Waikawau Waitomo Geographic features Castle Craig Rock Gardner's Gut Lake Harihari Mangapohue Natural Bridge Marokopa Falls Rangitoto Range Ruakuri Cave Waitomo Glowworm Caves Facilities and attractions Kopaki railway station Mangapehi railway station Poro-O-Tarao railway station Puketutu railway station Te Kuiti railway station Wairere Power Station Waiteti railway station Waiteti Viaduct Waitomo Caves Hotel Government District Council Mayor Regional Council Organisations Piopio College

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