# Kuratau

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Settlement in Waikato, New Zealand

Rural settlement in Waikato region, New Zealand

Kuratau Rural settlement Kuratau Beach Interactive map of Kuratau Coordinates: 38°53′36″S 175°46′11″E / 38.893347°S 175.769783°E / -38.893347; 175.769783 Country New Zealand Region Waikato region District Taupō District Ward Turangi-Tongariro General Ward Electorates Taupō Waiariki (Māori) Government • Territorial Authority Taupō District Council • Regional council Waikato Regional Council • Mayor of Taupō John Funnell[1] • Taupō MP Louise Upston[2] • Waiariki MP Rawiri Waititi[3] Area [4] • Total 4.50 km2 (1.74 sq mi) Population (June 2025)[5] • Total 110 • Density 24/km2 (63/sq mi)

**Kuratau** is a small village north of [Omori](/source/Omori%2C_New_Zealand) and south of [Whareroa Village](/source/Whareroa_Village), on the western side of New Zealand's [Lake Taupō](/source/Lake_Taup%C5%8D).[6]

The [Kuratau Power Station](/source/Kuratau_Power_Station) was built on the [Kuratau River](/source/Kuratau_River) near the town and completed in 1962.

Lake Taupō is eroding Kuratau's foreshore at an increasing rate.[7]

## Demographics

Statistics New Zealand describes Kuratau as a rural settlement, which covers 4.50 km2 (1.74 sq mi).[4] It had an estimated population of 110 as of June 2025,[5] with a population density of 24 people per km2. The settlement is part of the larger [Lake Taupō Bays statistical area](/source/Pukawa#Lake_Taupō_Bays_statistical_area).[8]

‹ 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 87 — 2013 93 +0.96% 2018 93 +0.00% 2023 105 +2.46% Source: [9][10]

Kuratau had a population of 105 in the [2023 New Zealand census](/source/2023_New_Zealand_census), an increase of 12 people (12.9%) since the [2018 census](/source/2018_New_Zealand_census), and an increase of 12 people (12.9%) since the [2013 census](/source/2013_New_Zealand_census). There were 54 males and 48 females in 81 dwellings.[11] The median age was 63.2 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 6 people (5.7%) aged under 15 years, 9 (8.6%) aged 15 to 29, 45 (42.9%) aged 30 to 64, and 48 (45.7%) aged 65 or older.[9]

People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 97.1% [European](/source/European_New_Zealanders) ([Pākehā](/source/P%C4%81keh%C4%81)), 14.3% [Māori](/source/M%C4%81ori_people), and 2.9% [Asian](/source/Asian_New_Zealanders). English was spoken by 97.1%, and other languages by 5.7%. No language could be spoken by 2.9% (e.g. too young to talk). [New Zealand Sign Language](/source/New_Zealand_Sign_Language) was known by 2.9%. The percentage of people born overseas was 14.3, compared with 28.8% nationally.[9]

Religious affiliations were 31.4% [Christian](/source/Christianity_in_New_Zealand), and 2.9% [Māori religious beliefs](/source/M%C4%81ori_religious_beliefs). People who answered that they had [no religion](/source/Irreligion_in_New_Zealand) were 48.6%, and 17.1% of people did not answer the census question.[9]

Of those at least 15 years old, 24 (24.2%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 60 (60.6%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 15 (15.2%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $32,800, compared with $41,500 nationally. 6 people (6.1%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 33 (33.3%) full-time, 15 (15.2%) part-time, and 3 (3.0%) unemployed.[9]

## Marae

The local Poukura Marae and Parekawa meeting house is a meeting place of the [Ngāti Tūwharetoa](/source/Ng%C4%81ti_T%C5%ABwharetoa) [hapū](/source/Hap%C5%AB) of [Ngāti Parekāwa](/source/Ng%C4%81ti_Parek%C4%81wa).[12][13]

## Education

Kuratau School is a co-educational state primary school,[14][15] with a roll of 89 as of March 2026.[16][17] Two schools opened at Hauia and Otaranga in the early 1940s and lasted for a few years. Schools at Moerangi and Rotomoho closed in 1957, when Kuratau School opened. Kuratau School was formally opened on 23 April 1958.[18]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["2025 Triennial Elections Declaration of Result"](https://www.electionz.com/LGE2025Results/ELT21TP25_Result.pdf) (PDF). Electionz. Retrieved 21 October 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** New Zealand Electoral Commission. ["Taupō - Official Result"](https://www.electionresults.govt.nz/electionresults_2023/electorate-details-51.html). *[Electoral Commission](/source/Electoral_Commission_(New_Zealand))*. Retrieved 20 April 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Waiariki – Official Result"](https://www.electionresults.govt.nz/electionresults_2023/electorate-details-72.html). [Electoral Commission](/source/Electoral_Commission_(New_Zealand)). Retrieved 12 May 2025.

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 15 May 2025.

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)** ["Place name detail: Kuratau"](https://gazetteer.linz.govt.nz/place/2607). *New Zealand Gazetteer*. [Land Information New Zealand](/source/Land_Information_New_Zealand). Retrieved 13 November 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Mitchell, Charlie (25 March 2023). ["The 'idyllic' community being eaten away by the electricity market"](https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/300829857/the-idyllic-community-being-eaten-away-by-the-electricity-market). Stuff.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Geographic Boundary Viewer"](https://statsnz.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/sidebar/index.html?appid=3a406ce8fbb14367ab5caae21c07ab8b). Stats NZ. Urban Rural – 2023 and Statistical Area 2 – 2023.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Census_2023_9-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Census_2023_9-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Census_2023_9-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-Census_2023_9-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-Census_2023_9-4) ["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.1211.2013%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. Kuratau (1211). Retrieved 3 October 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Census_2018_10-0)** ["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. 7013295.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["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%2Bdo1.1211.2023&ly%5brw%5d=CEN23_TBT_DWD_003). Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Retrieved 3 October 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-tkmentry_12-0)** ["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_13-0)** ["Māori Maps"](https://maorimaps.com/map). *maorimaps.com*. Te Potiki National Trust.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-official_14-0)** ["Kuratau School Official School Website"](http://www.kuratau.school.nz). *kuratau.school.nz*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-moe_15-0)** ["Kuratau School Ministry of Education School Profile"](https://www.educationcounts.govt.nz/find-school/school/profile?district=28&region=5&school=1785). *educationcounts.govt.nz*. [Ministry of Education](/source/Ministry_of_Education_(New_Zealand)).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-NZ_school_roll_data_16-0)** ["New Zealand Schools Directory"](https://www.educationcounts.govt.nz/data-services/directories/list-of-nz-schools). New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 1 March 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-ero_17-0)** ["Kuratau School Education Review Office Report"](http://www.ero.govt.nz/report-view?id=1785). *ero.govt.nz*. [Education Review Office](/source/Education_Review_Office).[*[permanent dead link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Link_rot)*]

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** ["School History"](https://www.kuratau.school.nz/221/pages/2-school-history). Kuratau School. Retrieved 15 May 2025.

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