# Hongoeka

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Suburb in Porirua, New Zealand

Hongoeka Suburb Hongoeka Marae Interactive map of Hongoeka Coordinates: 41°3′58.13″S 174°51′5.55″E / 41.0661472°S 174.8515417°E / -41.0661472; 174.8515417 Country New Zealand City Porirua Local authority Porirua City Council Electoral ward Pāuatahanui General Ward Porirua Māori Ward Area [1] • Land 166 ha (410 acres) Population (2023 census)[2] • Total 135 • Density 81.3/km2 (211/sq mi)

Pukerua Bay Porirua Harbour Hongoeka Porirua Harbour Plimmerton

**Hongoeka** is a community in the city of [Porirua](/source/Porirua) in [New Zealand](/source/New_Zealand). It is northwest of [Plimmerton](/source/Plimmerton) and adjacent to Hongoeka Bay. It extends from an [urupā](/source/Urup%C4%81) (cemetery) boundary at the end of Moana Road, to Haukōpua (commonly known as Big Bay). A residential area is situated in Hongoeka Bay itself and takes up flat land and lower hillsides. It is bordered by bush clad hills and farmland, and looks out over a broad sweep of rugged coastline towards Whitireia and Mana Island, and to the South Island beyond.

Writer [Patricia Grace](/source/Patricia_Grace) lives in the area.

## History

Hongoeka has likely been occupied by [Ngāti Toa](/source/Ng%C4%81ti_Toa) since the 1820s[3] (possibly since the battle of Waiorua in 1824, which secured [Te Rauparaha's](/source/Te_Rauparaha) position on Kapiti Island[4]). Hongoeka was considered desirable for cultivation and for the abundance of kai moana (seafood) found on nearby shores. According to the Maori Land Court minutes, [Te Rauparaha](/source/Te_Rauparaha) gave the Hongoeka lands to his older brother Watarauhi Nohorua and his wife Miriama Te Wainokenoke and her relatives of Ngāti Haumia hapu of [Ngāti Toa](/source/Ng%C4%81ti_Toa).[4]

The village was visited by missionary Octavius Hadfield in 1839,[3] and by Thomas Bevan in 1844, who wrote that "climbing the long spur from above Plimmerton beneath us on the beach we saw the old-time kaingas (sic) – Hongoeka, Motuhara and Turikawera".[5]

Some [Ngāti Toa](/source/Ng%C4%81ti_Toa) retreated to Hongoeka after the [Wairau Affray](/source/Wairau_Affray). Government Official Clarke reported that on 16 August 1843, Acting Governor Shortland met with [Te Rauparaha](/source/Te_Rauparaha), Rawiri Puaha and all Ngāti Toa from the [Cloudy Bay](/source/Cloudy_Bay) area at Hongoeka immediately after the incident.[4]

Hongoeka formed part of one of three reserves set aside “for the perpetual benefit of Ngāti Toa” (Porirua Deed 1847) following the Crown’s acquisition of Porirua in 1847.[6]

Hongoeka was gazetted as an official geographic name (locality) on 16 December 2010.[7]

### Marae

The suburb features Hongoeka Marae, a meeting place for [Ngāti Toa](/source/Ng%C4%81ti_Toa). Its [wharenui](/source/Wharenui), Te Heke-mai-raro, opened in 1997.[8][9]

## Demographics

Hongoeke covers 1.66 km2 (0.64 sq mi).[1] It is part of the larger [Plimmerton statistical area](/source/Plimmerton#Demographics_and_census_information).[10]

‹ The [template](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Template) *[Historical populations](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Historical_populations)* is being [considered for merging](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Templates_for_discussion/Log/2026_June_24#Template:Infobox_demographics). ›

Historical population Year Pop. ±% p.a. 2006 120 — 2013 99 −2.71% 2018 114 +2.86% 2023 135 +3.44% Source: [2][11]

Hongoeka had a population of 135 in the [2023 New Zealand census](/source/2023_New_Zealand_census), an increase of 21 people (18.4%) since the [2018 census](/source/2018_New_Zealand_census), and an increase of 36 people (36.4%) since the [2013 census](/source/2013_New_Zealand_census). There were 60 males, 72 females, and 3 people of [other genders](/source/Non-binary_gender) in 45 dwellings.[12] 4.4% of people identified as [LGBTIQ+](/source/LGBTQ). The median age was 36.4 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 21 people (15.6%) aged under 15 years, 30 (22.2%) aged 15 to 29, 48 (35.6%) aged 30 to 64, and 33 (24.4%) aged 65 or older.[2]

People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 42.2% [European](/source/European_New_Zealanders) ([Pākehā](/source/P%C4%81keh%C4%81)), 82.2% [Māori](/source/M%C4%81ori_people), 4.4% [Pasifika](/source/Pasifika_New_Zealanders), and 4.4% [Asian](/source/Asian_New_Zealanders). English was spoken by 95.6%, Māori by 33.3%, and other languages by 4.4%. No language could be spoken by 2.2% (e.g. too young to talk). The percentage of people born overseas was 6.7, compared with 28.8% nationally.[2]

Religious affiliations were 26.7% [Christian](/source/Christianity_in_New_Zealand), 4.4% [Hindu](/source/Hinduism_in_New_Zealand), 4.4% [Māori religious beliefs](/source/M%C4%81ori_religious_beliefs), and 2.2% other religions. People who answered that they had [no religion](/source/Irreligion_in_New_Zealand) were 55.6%, and 6.7% of people did not answer the census question.[2]

Of those at least 15 years old, 21 (18.4%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 78 (68.4%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 18 (15.8%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $44,000, compared with $41,500 nationally. 9 people (7.9%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 57 (50.0%) full-time, 12 (10.5%) part-time, and 3 (2.6%) unemployed.[2]

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Area_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Area_1-1) ["Stats NZ Geographic Data Service"](https://datafinder.stats.govt.nz/data/). Statistical Area 1 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 26 January 2026.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Census_2023_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Census_2023_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Census_2023_2-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-Census_2023_2-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-Census_2023_2-4) [***f***](#cite_ref-Census_2023_2-5) ["Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses"](https://explore.data.stats.govt.nz/vis?fs%5b0%5d=2023%20Census%2C0%7CTotals%20by%20topic%23CAT_TOTALS_BY_TOPIC%23&pg=0&fc=Variable%20codes&bp=true&snb=9&df%5bds%5d=ds-nsiws-disseminate&df%5bid%5d=CEN23_TBT_012&df%5bag%5d=STATSNZ&df%5bvs%5d=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.7019584.2013%2B2018%2B2023&to%5bTIME%5d=false&ly%5brw%5d=CEN23_TBT_IND_003&ly%5bcl%5d=CEN23_YEAR_001). Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. 7019584. Retrieved 3 October 2024.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-colourful_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-colourful_3-1) Maysmor, Bob (2012). *Plimmerton: a colourful history*. Porirua, New Zealand: Pataka Museum. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-0-9582393-6-3](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-0-9582393-6-3).

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-tiratu_4-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-tiratu_4-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-tiratu_4-2) Williams, Tiratu. ["Evidence of Tiratu Williams, 9 June 2003"](http://www.ngatitoa.iwi.nz/wp-content/uploads/PhotoGallery/2011/10/Tiratu-Williams.pdf) (PDF). Waitangi Tribunal.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Macmorran, Barbara, *In view of Kapiti*. (Palmerston North: Dunmore Press Limited, 1977), 52.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-hongoekaplan2012_6-0)** ["Hongoeka Community Plan, September 2012"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160217051342/http://www.pcc.govt.nz/Theme/ModuleLayout/GetImage.aspx?imageid=c9854b99-2fb1-49ae-bd35-ad8ce73864ec&downloadnow=true). [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-1-927291-19-1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-1-927291-19-1). Archived from [the original](http://pcc.govt.nz/Theme/ModuleLayout/GetImage.aspx?imageid=c9854b99-2fb1-49ae-bd35-ad8ce73864ec&downloadnow=true) on 17 February 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-linz_7-0)** Land Information New Zealand, "Hongoeka", [https://web.archive.org/web/20130222120257/http://www.linz.govt.nz/placenames/consultation-decisions/a-to-z/hongoeka](https://web.archive.org/web/20130222120257/http://www.linz.govt.nz/placenames/consultation-decisions/a-to-z/hongoeka)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-tkmentry_8-0)** ["Te Kāhui Māngai directory"](http://www.tkm.govt.nz/). *tkm.govt.nz*. [Te Puni Kōkiri](/source/Te_Puni_K%C5%8Dkiri).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-maorimaps_9-0)** ["Māori Maps"](https://maorimaps.com/map). *maorimaps.com*. Te Potiki National Trust.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Geographic Boundary Viewer"](https://statsnz.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/sidebar/index.html?appid=3a406ce8fbb14367ab5caae21c07ab8b). Stats NZ. Statistical Area 1 – 2023 and Statistical Area 2 – 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Census_2018_11-0)** ["Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census"](https://www.stats.govt.nz/information-releases/statistical-area-1-dataset-for-2018-census-updated-march-2020). Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7019584.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["Totals by topic for dwellings, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses"](https://explore.data.stats.govt.nz/vis?fs%5b0%5d=2023%20Census%2C0%7CTotals%20by%20topic%23CAT_TOTALS_BY_TOPIC%23&pg=0&fc=Variable%20codes&bp=true&snb=9&df%5bds%5d=ds-nsiws-disseminate&df%5bid%5d=CEN23_TBT_009&df%5bag%5d=STATSNZ&df%5bvs%5d=1.0&dq=doTotal%2Bdo1.7019584.2023&ly%5brw%5d=CEN23_TBT_DWD_003). Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Retrieved 3 October 2024.

v t e Porirua, New Zealand Seat: Porirua Central Populated places Aotea Ascot Park Camborne Cannons Creek Elsdon Hongoeka Judgeford Karehana Bay Kenepuru Mana Moonshine Valley Onepoto Paekākāriki Hill Papakōwhai Paremata Pāuatahanui Plimmerton Porirua Central Pukerua Bay Rānui Takapūwāhia Tītahi Bay Waitangirua Whitby Geographic features Aotea Lagoon Mana Island Porirua Harbour Rangituhi / Colonial Knob Facilities and attractions Belmont Regional Park Escarpment Track Gear Homestead Haywards–Plimmerton line Jerry Collins Stadium Johnsonville–Porirua Motorway Papakowhai Homestead Pataka Art + Museum Porirua Lunatic Asylum Puketiro Wind Farm Royal New Zealand Police College St Alban's Church Taupō Swamp Taylor-Stace Cottage Titahi Bay Transmitter Te Rauparaha Arena Transmission Gully Motorway Whitireia New Zealand Whitireia Park Railway stations Kenepuru Mana Muri Plimmerton Paremata Porirua Pukerua Government City Council Mayor Regional Council Sports Paremata-Plimmerton RFC Porirua Pumas Western Suburbs FC Schools Aotea College Bishop Viard College Mana College

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