{{Short description|Town in Tasman, New Zealand}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2019}} {{Use New Zealand English|date=July 2021}} {{Infobox settlement <!-- See Template:Infobox settlement for additional fields and descriptions --> | name = Mārahau | native_name = | native_name_lang = | settlement_type = | image_skyline = Marahau mountain biking 1.jpg | imagesize = | image_alt = | image_caption = | image_flag = Flag of Mārahau.svg | flag_alt = | nickname = | motto = | mapframe = yes | mapframe-zoom = 11 | coordinates = {{coord|41|0|28|S|173|00|32|E|display=inline,title}} | coor_pinpoint = | coordinates_footnotes = | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = New Zealand | subdivision_type1 = [[Territorial authorities of New Zealand|Territorial authority]] | subdivision_name1 = [[Tasman District|Tasman]] | subdivision_type2 = Ward | subdivision_name2 = Motueka Ward | subdivision_type3 = Community | subdivision_name3 = Motueka Community | seat_type = [[New Zealand electorates|Electorates]] | seat = {{ubl|[[West Coast-Tasman]]|{{nowrap|[[Te Tai Tonga]] ([[Māori electorates|Māori]])}}}} | government_footnotes = | leader_title = Territorial authority | leader_name = [[Tasman District Council]] | leader_title1 = [[Mayor of Tasman]] | leader_name1 = {{NZ officeholder data|Tasman District Mayor|y}} | leader_title2 = {{nowrap|[[West Coast-Tasman|West Coast-Tasman MP]]}} | leader_name2 = {{NZ officeholder data|West Coast-Tasman MP|y}} | leader_title3 = [[Te Tai Tonga|Te Tai Tonga MP]] | leader_name3 = {{NZ officeholder data|Te Tai Tonga MP|y}} | established_title = | established_date = | founder = | named_for = | total_type = | unit_pref = | area_magnitude = | area_footnotes = <ref name="Area"/> | area_total_km2 = 6.14 | elevation_footnotes = | elevation_m = | elevation_ft = | population_footnotes = {{NZ population data 2018||||y}} | population_total = {{NZ population data 2018|Marahau|y}} | population_as_of = {{NZ population data 2018|||y}} | population_density_km2 = auto | population_demonym = | population_note = | timezone1 = NZST | utc_offset1 = +12 | timezone1_DST = NZDT | utc_offset1_DST = +13 | postal_code_type = | postal_code = 7197 | area_code_type = Area code | area_code = 03 | website = | footnotes = }} '''Mārahau''' is a village in the [[Tasman District]] of the [[South Island]] of New Zealand, approximately {{convert|19|km|mi|0}} north of [[Motueka]]. Its location on [[Tasman Bay]] and at the southern entrance of the [[Abel Tasman National Park]] makes it a popular holiday destination for those keen on outdoor activities. People access the Abel Tasman from Mārahau by [[tramping in New Zealand|tramping]], [[kayak]]ing and [[water taxi]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jasons.co.nz/marahau|title=Marahau Travel Guide|publisher=[[Jasons Travel Media]]|access-date=23 August 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120323104116/http://www.jasons.co.nz/marahau|archive-date=23 March 2012|url-status=usurped}}</ref> In Mārahau itself, the beach offers sheltered and safe swimming, and horse trekking is popular throughout the busy summer season.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Marahau travel|url=https://www.lonelyplanet.com/new-zealand/marlborough-and-nelson/marahau|access-date=2020-12-05|website=Lonely Planet|language=en}}</ref>
The Mārahau community has adopted their own flag, named {{lang|mi|Te Hau}}, designed by local artist Tim Wraight in 2012. The blue represents the ocean and sky, the green triangle represents [[Tākaka Hill]], the golden sand bay is represented by the golden moon and the two stars represent the two islands, Adele and Fisherman.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://i.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/117812535/marahaus-flag-flies-proudly-over-independent-community |title= Marahau's flag flies proudly over 'independent' community |website= Stuff.co.nz |access-date= 5 February 2023 |first=Carly |last=Gooch }}</ref>
==Demographics== Mārahau is described by Statistics New Zealand as a rural settlement. It covers {{Convert|6.14|km2||abbr=on}}<ref name="Area">{{Cite web|title=Stats NZ Geographic Data Service|url=https://datafinder.stats.govt.nz/data/|at=Urban Rural 2023 (generalised)|access-date=10 April 2026}}</ref> and had an estimated population of {{NZ population data 2018|Marahau|y}} as of {{NZ population data 2018|||y|y||,}} with a population density of {{Decimals|{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2018|Marahau|y}}|R}}/6.14|0}} people per km<sup>2</sup>. It is part of the larger [[Riwaka#Kaiteriteri-Riwaka statistical area|Kaiteriteri-Riwaka statistical area]].<ref>{{NZ census place summary 2018|kaiteriteri-riwaka|Kaiteriteri-Riwaka}}</ref>
{{Historical populations|2006|186|2013|198|2018|231|2023|249|percentages=pagr|align=left|source=<ref name="Census 2023"/><ref name="Census 2018">{{NZ census 2018|7022558}}</ref>}} Mārahau had a population of 249 in the [[2023 New Zealand census]], an increase of 18 people (7.8%) since the [[2018 New Zealand census|2018 census]], and an increase of 51 people (25.8%) since the [[2013 New Zealand census|2013 census]]. There were 117 males and 129 females in 105 dwellings.<ref>{{cite web|url=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%2Bdo1.2007.2023&ly[rw]=CEN23_TBT_DWD_003|publisher=Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer|access-date=3 October 2024|title=Totals by topic for dwellings, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses}}</ref> 1.2% of people identified as [[LGBTQ|LGBTIQ+]]. The median age was 54.8 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 24 people (9.6%) aged under 15 years, 21 (8.4%) aged 15 to 29, 132 (53.0%) aged 30 to 64, and 72 (28.9%) aged 65 or older.<ref name="Census 2023"/>
People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 94.0% [[European New Zealanders|European]] ([[Pākehā]]), 7.2% [[Māori people|Māori]], 2.4% [[Pasifika New Zealanders|Pasifika]], and 2.4% [[Asian New Zealanders|Asian]]. English was spoken by 96.4%, Māori by 1.2%, and other languages by 24.1%. No language could be spoken by 2.4% (e.g. too young to talk). The percentage of people born overseas was 34.9, compared with 28.8% nationally.<ref name="Census 2023"/>
Religious affiliations were 25.3% [[Christianity in New Zealand|Christian]], 1.2% [[Islam in New Zealand|Islam]], 1.2% [[Māori religious beliefs]], 1.2% [[Buddhism in New Zealand|Buddhist]], and 2.4% other religions. People who answered that they had [[Irreligion in New Zealand|no religion]] were 62.7%, and 7.2% of people did not answer the census question.<ref name="Census 2023"/>
Of those at least 15 years old, 72 (32.0%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 99 (44.0%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 51 (22.7%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $33,400, compared with $41,500 nationally. 15 people (6.7%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 96 (42.7%) full-time, 33 (14.7%) part-time, and 6 (2.7%) unemployed.<ref name="Census 2023">{{Cite web|url=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.2007.2013%2B2018%2B2023&to[TIME]=false&ly[rw]=CEN23_TBT_IND_003&ly[cl]=CEN23_YEAR_001|publisher=Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer|access-date=3 October 2024|title=Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses|at=Mārahau (2007)}}</ref>
==References== {{reflist}}
==External links== * [https://www.newzealand.com/int/marahau/ Tourism New Zealand]
{{Tasman District}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Mārahau}} [[Category:Populated places in the Tasman District]] [[Category:Populated places around Tasman Bay / Te Tai-o-Aorere]]