# Mokai

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Settlement in Waikato, New Zealand

Place in Waikato region, New Zealand

Mokai Mokai in 1979 Interactive map of Mokai Coordinates: 38°31′35″S 175°54′14″E / 38.526348°S 175.903913°E / -38.526348; 175.903913 Country New Zealand Region Waikato region District Taupō District Ward Mangakino-Pouakani General Ward Electorates Taupō Te Tai Hauāuru (Māori) Government • Territorial Authority Taupō District Council • Regional council Waikato Regional Council • Mayor of Taupō John Funnell[1] • Taupō MP Louise Upston[2] • Hauraki-Waikato MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke[3] Area [4] • Total 46.85 km2 (18.09 sq mi) Population (2023 Census)[5] • Total 153 • Density 3.27/km2 (8.46/sq mi)

**Mokai** ([Māori](/source/M%C4%81ori_language): *Mōkai*) is a rural community in the [Taupō District](/source/Taup%C5%8D_District) and [Waikato](/source/Waikato) region of New Zealand's [North Island](/source/North_Island).[6]

The local Mōkai Marae and Pakake Taiari meeting house is a meeting place for: [Pouākani](/source/Pou%C4%81kani), the [Ngāti Tūwharetoa](/source/Ng%C4%81ti_T%C5%ABwharetoa) [hapū](/source/Hap%C5%AB) of [Ngāti Hā](/source/Ng%C4%81ti_H%C4%81), Ngāti Moekino, [Ngāti Parekāwa](/source/Ng%C4%81ti_Parek%C4%81wa), [Ngāti Tarakaiahi](/source/Ng%C4%81ti_Tarakaiahi), [Ngāti Te Kohera](/source/Ng%C4%81ti_Te_Kohera), the Ngāti Wairangi and the [Ngāti Raukawa](/source/Ng%C4%81ti_Raukawa) hapū of [Ngāti Moekino](/source/Ng%C4%81ti_Moekino), [Ngāti Parekāwa](/source/Ng%C4%81ti_Parek%C4%81wa), [Ngāti Tarakaiahi](/source/Ng%C4%81ti_Tarakaiahi), [Ngāti Te Kohera](/source/Ng%C4%81ti_Te_Kohera), the Ngāti Wairangi hapū of Ngāti Tūwharetoa, [Ngāti Whaita](/source/Ng%C4%81ti_Whaita) and [Ngāti Hā](/source/Ng%C4%81ti_H%C4%81).[7][8]

[Mokai Power Station](/source/Mokai_Power_Station) is a [geothermal](/source/Geothermal_power) power station owned by the Tuaropaki Power Company and operated by [Mercury Energy](/source/Mercury_Energy).[9] It was constructed in 1999 and expanded in 2005 and 2007.[10]

## Demographics

Mokai locality covers 46.85 km2 (18.09 sq mi).[4] It is part of the larger [Marotiri statistical area](/source/Marotiri%2C_New_Zealand#Marotiri_statistical_area).[11]

‹ 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 for Makai locality Year Pop. ±% p.a. 2006 180 — 2013 174 −0.48% 2018 174 +0.00% 2023 153 −2.54% Source: [5][12]

Taupo Totara Timber Company sawmill at Mokai in 1923

Mokai had a population of 153 in the [2023 New Zealand census](/source/2023_New_Zealand_census), a decrease of 21 people (−12.1%) since the [2018 census](/source/2018_New_Zealand_census), and a decrease of 21 people (−12.1%) since the [2013 census](/source/2013_New_Zealand_census). There were 75 males, 78 females, and 3 people of [other genders](/source/Non-binary_gender) in 51 dwellings.[13] 2.0% of people identified as [LGBTIQ+](/source/LGBTQ). The median age was 29.1 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 33 people (21.6%) aged under 15 years, 45 (29.4%) aged 15 to 29, 60 (39.2%) aged 30 to 64, and 15 (9.8%) aged 65 or older.[5]

People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 70.6% [European](/source/European_New_Zealanders) ([Pākehā](/source/P%C4%81keh%C4%81)), 49.0% [Māori](/source/M%C4%81ori_people), 3.9% [Pasifika](/source/Pasifika_New_Zealanders), and 3.9% [Asian](/source/Asian_New_Zealanders). English was spoken by 98.0%, Māori by 21.6%, and other languages by 2.0%. No language could be spoken by 2.0% (e.g. too young to talk). The percentage of people born overseas was 9.8, compared with 28.8% nationally.[5]

Religious affiliations were 25.5% [Christian](/source/Christianity_in_New_Zealand), 3.9% [Māori religious beliefs](/source/M%C4%81ori_religious_beliefs), and 2.0% other religions. People who answered that they had [no religion](/source/Irreligion_in_New_Zealand) were 68.6%, and 3.9% of people did not answer the census question.[5]

Of those at least 15 years old, 6 (5.0%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 81 (67.5%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 33 (27.5%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $51,900, compared with $41,500 nationally. 9 people (7.5%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 69 (57.5%) full-time, 12 (10.0%) part-time, and 6 (5.0%) unemployed.[5]

## Education

Tirohanga School is a co-educational state primary school,[14] with a roll of 25 as of March 2026.[15][16] It opened in 1961.[17]

## See also

- [Taupo Totara Timber Company Railway](/source/Taupo_Totara_Timber_Railway)

## 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)** ["Hauraki-Waikato – Official Result"](https://archive.electionresults.govt.nz/electionresults_2023/electorate-details-66.html). New Zealand Electoral Commission. Retrieved 27 February 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/). Statistical Area 1 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 12 May 2025.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Census_2023_5-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Census_2023_5-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Census_2023_5-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-Census_2023_5-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-Census_2023_5-4) [***f***](#cite_ref-Census_2023_5-5) ["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.7013278.2013%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. 7013278. Retrieved 3 October 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-hariss_6-0)** Hariss, Gavin. ["Mokai, Waikato"](https://www.topomap.co.nz/NZTopoMap/nz54834/Mokai/Waikato). *topomap.co.nz*. NZ Topo Map.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-tkmentry_7-0)** ["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_8-0)** ["Māori Maps"](https://maorimaps.com/map). *maorimaps.com*. Te Potiki National Trust.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Our Power Stations"](http://www.mightyriver.co.nz/Our-Business/Generation/Our-Power-Stations.aspx). Mighty River Power.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Mokai geothermal system"](http://www.waikatoregion.govt.nz/Environment/Natural-resources/Geothermal-resources/Maori-and-geothermal-resources/Mokai-geothermal-system/). Waikato Regional Council.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["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_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. 7013278.

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_009&df%5bag%5d=STATSNZ&df%5bvs%5d=1.0&dq=doTotal%2Bdo1.7013278.2023&ly%5brw%5d=CEN23_TBT_DWD_003). Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Retrieved 3 October 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-moe_14-0)** ["Tirohanga School Ministry of Education School Profile"](https://www.educationcounts.govt.nz/find-school/school/profile?district=28&region=5&school=2032). *educationcounts.govt.nz*. [Ministry of Education](/source/Ministry_of_Education_(New_Zealand)).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-NZ_school_roll_data_15-0)** ["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_16-0)** ["Tirohanga School Education Review Office Report"](https://web.archive.org/web/20190130114920/https://www.ero.govt.nz/report-view?id=2032). *ero.govt.nz*. [Education Review Office](/source/Education_Review_Office). Archived from [the original](http://www.ero.govt.nz/report-view?id=2032) on 30 January 2019. Retrieved 10 June 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** Martin, Jillian (1986). ["Jubilee '86 : Tirohanga Primary School"](https://natlib.govt.nz/records/21613105). Tirohanga School Jubilee Committee.

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