# Atawhai > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Atawhai > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Atawhai.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atawhai > Source revision: 1352420729 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) **Atawhai** is a suburb of [Nelson](/source/Nelson,_New_Zealand), on the South Island of New Zealand. It lies north of Nelson and is the location of [Wakapuaka Cemetery](/source/Wakapuaka_Cemetery), a burial place since 1861. It also has a coastline on [Nelson Haven](/source/Nelson_Haven) and access to [Boulder Bank](/source/Boulder_Bank) via .[1][2] ## Geography Atawhai, including [Brooklands](/source/Brooklands,_Nelson) and [Dodson Valley](/source/Dodson_Valley), covers an area of 4.54 km2, including a land area of 4.54 km2.[3] Miyazu Japanese Garden, a Japanese public garden and public reserve, is located in Atawhai.[4] [Wakapuaka Cemetery](/source/Wakapuaka_Cemetery) is also located in the area.[4] Atawhai also has several local parks: Bayview Reserve, Corder Park, Frenchay Reserve, Montrose Reserve, Ngapua Reserve, Queen Elizabeth II Reserve, Te-Ata Reserve, Titoki Reserve, Tresillian Reserve and Werneth Reserve.[4] ## History and culture The estimated population of Atawhai reached 2,000 in 1996.[5] It reached 2,220 in 2001, 2,208 in 2006, 2,556 in 2013, and 2,790 in 2018.[5] Whakatū Marae is located in Atawhai. It is the *[marae](/source/Marae)* (meeting ground) of [Ngāti Kōata](/source/Ng%C4%81ti_K%C5%8Data), [Ngāti Rārua](/source/Ng%C4%81ti_R%C4%81rua), [Ngāti Tama ki Te Tau Ihu](/source/Ng%C4%81ti_Tama_ki_Te_Tau_Ihu), [Ngāti Toa Rangatira](/source/Ng%C4%81ti_Toa_Rangatira) and [Te Atiawa o Te Waka-a-Māui](/source/Te_Atiawa_o_Te_Waka-a-M%C4%81ui). It includes the Kākāti *[wharenui](/source/Wharenui)* (meeting house).[6][7] ## Demography The Atawhai statistical area had an estimated population of as of with a population density of /4.54 people per km2. Historical population Year Pop. ±% 1996 2,000 — 2001 2,220 +11.0% 2006 2,208 −0.5% 2013 2,556 +15.8% 2018 2,790 +9.2% 2023 2,877 +3.1% [8][9][5] Atawhai had a population of 2,877 in the [2023 New Zealand census](/source/2023_New_Zealand_census), an increase of 87 people (3.1%) since the [2018 census](/source/2018_New_Zealand_census), and an increase of 321 people (12.6%) since the [2013 census](/source/2013_New_Zealand_census). There were 1,389 males, 1,485 females, and 9 people of [other genders](/source/Non-binary_gender) in 1,176 dwellings.[10] 3.2% of people identified as [LGBTIQ+](/source/LGBTQ). The median age was 51.1 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 417 people (14.5%) aged under 15 years, 351 (12.2%) aged 15 to 29, 1,359 (47.2%) aged 30 to 64, and 753 (26.2%) aged 65 or older.[8] People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 91.3% [European](/source/European_New_Zealanders) ([Pākehā](/source/P%C4%81keh%C4%81)); 8.7% [Māori](/source/M%C4%81ori_people); 0.9% [Pasifika](/source/Pasifika_New_Zealanders); 4.4% [Asian](/source/Asian_New_Zealanders); 1.1% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 2.8% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 98.2%, Māori by 2.5%, Samoan by 0.1%, and other languages by 10.9%. 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 0.4%. The percentage of people born overseas was 29.8, compared with 28.8% nationally.[8] Religious affiliations were 25.5% [Christian](/source/Christianity_in_New_Zealand), 0.5% [Hindu](/source/Hinduism_in_New_Zealand), 0.2% [Islam](/source/Islam_in_New_Zealand), 0.1% [Māori religious beliefs](/source/M%C4%81ori_religious_beliefs), 0.4% [Buddhist](/source/Buddhism_in_New_Zealand), 0.5% [New Age](/source/New_Age), 0.3% [Jewish](/source/Judaism_in_New_Zealand), and 1.6% other religions. People who answered that they had [no religion](/source/Irreligion_in_New_Zealand) were 64.5%, and 6.8% of people did not answer the census question.[8] Of those at least 15 years old, 858 (34.9%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 1,206 (49.0%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 402 (16.3%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $41,900, compared with $41,500 nationally. 288 people (11.7%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 1,068 (43.4%) full-time, 456 (18.5%) part-time, and 39 (1.6%) unemployed.[8] ## Economy In 2018, 6.9% worked in manufacturing, 8.5% worked in construction, 4.0% worked in hospitality, 4.6% worked in transport, 7.9% worked in education, and 13.5% worked in healthcare.[5] ## Transport As of 2018, among those who commute to work, 73.5% drove a car, 3.4% rode in a car, 7.1% use a bike, and 7.1% walk or run. No one used public transport.[5] ## References 1. ["Wakapuaka Cemetery"](http://nelson.govt.nz/services/facilities/cemeteries/cemeteries-in-nelson-2/wakapuaka-cemetery). Nelson.govt.nz. Retrieved 29 April 2014. 1. ["Boulder Bank"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140429211952/http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/default%2C1827%2Cboulder-bank.sm). www.wonderwalkers.co.nz. Archived from [the original](http://www.wonderwalkers.co.nz/default,1827,boulder-bank.sm) on 29 April 2014. Retrieved 29 April 2014. 1. ["Stats NZ Geographic Data Service"](https://datafinder.stats.govt.nz/data/). Statistical Area 2 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 25 April 2026. 1. ["Nelson Parks and Reserves"](http://www.nelson.govt.nz/recreation/recreation/parks-and-reserves/). *gdc.govt.nz*. [Gisborne District Council](/source/Gisborne_District_Council) 1. ["Place Summary – Atawhai"](https://www.stats.govt.nz/tools/2018-census-place-summaries/atawhai). *Stats NZ*. [Statistics New Zealand](/source/Statistics_New_Zealand) 1. ["Te Kāhui Māngai directory"](http://www.tkm.govt.nz/). *tkm.govt.nz*. [Te Puni Kōkiri](/source/Te_Puni_K%C5%8Dkiri) 1. ["Māori Maps"](https://maorimaps.com/map). *maorimaps.com*. Te Potiki National Trust. 1. [[https://explore.data.stats.govt.nz/vis?fs](https://explore.data.stats.govt.nz/vis?fs)[0]=2023%20Census%2C0%7CTotals%20by%20topic%23CAT_TOTALS_BY_TOPIC%23&pg=0&fc=Variable%20codes&bp=true&snb=9&df[ds]=ds-nsiws-disseminate&df[id]=CEN23_TBT_008&df[ag]=STATSNZ&df[vs]=1.0&dq=hq011%2Bhq010%2Bhq009%2Bhq008%2Bhq007%2Bhq006%2Bhq005%2Bhq004%2Bhq003%2Bhq002%2Bhq001%2Bhq000%2Bws1%2Bsp99%2Bra80%2Bra08%2Bra07%2Bra06%2Bra05%2Bra01%2Bra04%2Bra03%2Bra02%2Bra00%2Brb1%2Bls66%2Bls03%2Bls02%2Bls05%2Bls04%2Bls01%2Beg6%2Beg5%2Beg4%2Beg3%2Beg2%2Beg1%2BbiTotal%2Bbi0%2Bbi1%2BasTotalLG%2Bas4%2Bas3%2Bas2%2Bas1%2Bws4%2Bws3%2Bws2%2Bge3%2Bge2%2Bge1%2Brc%2BasMed%2BegTotal%2BlsTotal%2BgeTotal%2BrbTotal%2BraTotal%2BhqTotal%2BibTotal%2Bib7%2Bibmed%2BwsTotal.304300.2013%2B2018%2B2023&to[TIME]=false&ly[rw]=CEN23_TBT_IND_003&ly[cl]=CEN23_YEAR_001 "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses"]. Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Atawhai (304300). Retrieved 3 October 2024. 1. [[https://explore.data.stats.govt.nz/vis?fs](https://explore.data.stats.govt.nz/vis?fs)[0]=2023%20Census%2C0%7CTotals%20by%20topic%23CAT_TOTALS_BY_TOPIC%23&pg=0&fc=Variable%20codes&bp=true&snb=9&df[ds]=ds-nsiws-disseminate&df[id]=CEN23_TBT_005&df[ag]=STATSNZ&df[vs]=1.0&dq=doTotal%2Bdo1.304300.2023&ly[rw]=CEN23_TBT_DWD_003 "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. --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Atawhai](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atawhai) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atawhai?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.