# Kaiteriteri

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Town in Tasman, New Zealand

Place in Tasman, New Zealand

Kaiteriteri Interactive map of Kaiteriteri Coordinates: 41°02′13″S 173°01′01″E / 41.037°S 173.017°E / -41.037; 173.017 Country New Zealand Territorial authority Tasman Ward Motueka Ward Community Motueka Community Electorates West Coast-Tasman Te Tai Tonga (Māori) Government • Territorial Authority Tasman District Council • Mayor of Tasman Tim King[1] • West Coast-Tasman MP Maureen Pugh[2] • Te Tai Tonga MP Tākuta Ferris[3] Area [4] • Total 3.55 km2 (1.37 sq mi) Population (June 2025)[5] • Total 490 • Density 140/km2 (360/sq mi) Time zone UTC+12 (NZST) • Summer (DST) UTC+13 (NZDT) Postcode 7197 Area code 03

**Kaiteriteri** is a town and seaside resort in the [Tasman Region](/source/Tasman_Region) of the [South Island](/source/South_Island) of [New Zealand](/source/New_Zealand). It is close to both [Mārahau](/source/M%C4%81rahau), the main gateway to [Abel Tasman National Park](/source/Abel_Tasman_National_Park),[6] and the town of [Motueka](/source/Motueka).

Kaiteriteri is a small coastal town reliant on tourism for much of its income, and there are many accommodation providers, cafés, pubs and restaurants.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] It is also a hub for the adventure tourism throughout the area and into Abel Tasman National Park. A number of walking and mountainbiking trails, including the Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park, begin from or pass through the town.[7][8][9]

## Demographics

Kaiteriteri is described by Statistics New Zealand as a rural settlement. It covers 3.55 km2 (1.37 sq mi)[4] and had an estimated population of 490 as of June 2025,[5] with a population density of 138 people per km2. It is part of the larger [Kaiteriteri-Riwaka statistical area](/source/Riwaka#Kaiteriteri-Riwaka_statistical_area).[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 309 — 2013 354 +1.96% 2018 354 +0.00% 2023 456 +5.19% Source: [11][12]

Kaiteriteri had a population of 456 in the [2023 New Zealand census](/source/2023_New_Zealand_census), an increase of 102 people (28.8%) since the [2018 census](/source/2018_New_Zealand_census), and an increase of 102 people (28.8%) since the [2013 census](/source/2013_New_Zealand_census). There were 228 males and 228 females in 213 dwellings.[13] 3.3% of people identified as [LGBTIQ+](/source/LGBTQ). The median age was 61.2 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 39 people (8.6%) aged under 15 years, 33 (7.2%) aged 15 to 29, 192 (42.1%) aged 30 to 64, and 192 (42.1%) aged 65 or older.[11]

People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 96.7% [European](/source/European_New_Zealanders) ([Pākehā](/source/P%C4%81keh%C4%81)); 4.6% [Māori](/source/M%C4%81ori_people); 1.3% [Asian](/source/Asian_New_Zealanders); 0.7% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 3.9% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 98.7%, Māori by 1.3%, and other languages by 9.9%. No language could be spoken by 0.7% (e.g. too young to talk). The percentage of people born overseas was 21.7, compared with 28.8% nationally.[11]

Religious affiliations were 32.2% [Christian](/source/Christianity_in_New_Zealand), 0.7% [Māori religious beliefs](/source/M%C4%81ori_religious_beliefs), 0.7% [Buddhist](/source/Buddhism_in_New_Zealand), 2.0% [New Age](/source/New_Age), and 0.7% other religions. People who answered that they had [no religion](/source/Irreligion_in_New_Zealand) were 57.2%, and 7.9% of people did not answer the census question.[11]

Of those at least 15 years old, 96 (23.0%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 231 (55.4%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 87 (20.9%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $34,200, compared with $41,500 nationally. 42 people (10.1%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 141 (33.8%) full-time, 78 (18.7%) part-time, and 3 (0.7%) unemployed.[11]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Election results"](https://www.tasman.govt.nz/my-council/about-us/your-mayor-and-councillors/local-elections/election-results). Tasman District Council. 17 October 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["West Coast-Tasman - Official Result"](https://www.electionresults.govt.nz/electionresults_2023/electorate-details-61.html). [Electoral Commission](/source/Electoral_Commission_(New_Zealand)). Retrieved 8 April 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Te Tai Tonga – Official Result"](https://www.electionresults.govt.nz/electionresults_2023/electorate-details-71.html). [Electoral Commission](/source/Electoral_Commission_(New_Zealand)). Retrieved 23 February 2026.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Area_4-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Area_4-1) ["Stats NZ Geographic Data Service"](https://datafinder.stats.govt.nz/data/). Urban Rural 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 9 April 2026.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-NZ_population_data_2018_5-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-NZ_population_data_2018_5-1) ["Subnational population estimates - Aotearoa Data Explorer"](https://explore.data.stats.govt.nz/?fs%5b0%5d=Society%2C1%7CPopulation%20estimates%23CAT_POPULATION_ESTIMATES%23%7CSubnational%20population%20estimates%23CAT_SUBNATIONAL_POPULATION_ESTIMATES%23&pg=0&bp=true&snb=10&isAvailabilityDisabled=false). [Statistics New Zealand](/source/Statistics_New_Zealand). Retrieved 29 October 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Kaiteriteri Travel Guide"](https://web.archive.org/web/20100829165851/http://www.jasons.co.nz/kaiteriteri). [Jasons Travel Media](/source/Jasons_Travel_Media). Archived from the original on 29 August 2010.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park | Mountain Biking in New Zealand"](https://www.newzealand.com/int/feature/kaiteriteri-mountain-bike-park/). *www.newzealand.com*. Retrieved 30 January 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** Rollo, Phillip (17 February 2017). ["Mountain Bike Park just another reason to visit Kaiteriteri"](https://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/mountain-biking/88585666/mountain-bike-park-just-another-reason-to-visit-kaiteriteri). *Stuff*. Retrieved 30 January 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** Sivignon, Cherie (3 November 2016). ["New jump track to open on Saturday at Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park"](https://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/sport/85943942/new-jump-track-to-open-on-saturday-at-kaiteriteri-mountain-bike-park). *Stuff*. Retrieved 30 January 2023.

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

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Census_2023_11-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Census_2023_11-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Census_2023_11-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-Census_2023_11-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-Census_2023_11-4) ["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_008&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.2008.2013%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. Kaiteriteri (2008). Retrieved 3 October 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Census_2018_12-0)** ["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. 7022563–7022565.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["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_005&df%5bag%5d=STATSNZ&df%5bvs%5d=1.0&dq=doTotal%2Bdo1.2008.2023&ly%5brw%5d=CEN23_TBT_DWD_003). Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Retrieved 3 October 2024.

## External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to [Kaiteriteri](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Kaiteriteri).

- [Kaiteriteri](http://www.tourism.net.nz/region/nelson/nelson---kaiteriteri/) on the New Zealand Tourism Guide

- [District council's information page](http://www.tasman.govt.nz/tasman/towns-settlements/kaiteriteri/)

- [Kaiteriteri Photo Gallery](http://www.tasman.govt.nz/tasman/settlements/kaiteriteri/kaiteriteri-photos/)

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