# Ohakuri

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Rural locality in Waikato, New Zealand

Rural locality in Waikato region, New Zealand

Ohakuri Rural locality Interactive map of Ohakuri Coordinates: 38°24′32″S 176°05′13″E / 38.409°S 176.087°E / -38.409; 176.087 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 119.98 km2 (46.32 sq mi) Population (2023)[5] • Total 39 • Density 0.33/km2 (0.84/sq mi) Postcode(s) 3078

**Ohakuri** 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). It features the [Orakei Korako Geothermal Area](/source/Orakei_Korako), the artificial [Lake Ohakuri](/source/Lake_Ohakuri) and the [Ohakuri Dam](/source/Ohakuri_Dam).[6]

## Marae

The area also includes Maroanui Marae, a [meeting place](/source/Marae) of the local [Ngāti Tūwharetoa](/source/Ng%C4%81ti_T%C5%ABwharetoa) [hapū](/source/Hap%C5%AB) of [Ngāti Hinerau](/source/Ng%C4%81ti_Hinerau). It features a [meeting house](/source/Wharenui) of the same name.[7] The marae was renovated between 2008 and 2010,[8] with a grant from the nearby [Wairakei Power Station](/source/Wairakei_Power_Station).[9] The renovations included wheelchair ramps and accessible toilets for disabled members of the hapū.[10]

## Demographics

### Ohakuri statistical area

Ohakuri statistical area, which also includes [Ātiamuri](/source/%C4%80tiamuri) and [Oruanui](/source/Oruanui), covers 542.95 km2 (209.63 sq mi)[11] and had an estimated population of 2,120 as of June 2025,[12] with a population density of 3.9 people per km2.

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Historical population Year Pop. ±% p.a. 2006 1,434 — 2013 1,671 +2.21% 2018 1,842 +1.97% 2023 1,953 +1.18% Source: [13][14]

Ohakuri statistical area had a population of 1,953 in the [2023 New Zealand census](/source/2023_New_Zealand_census), an increase of 111 people (6.0%) since the [2018 census](/source/2018_New_Zealand_census), and an increase of 282 people (16.9%) since the [2013 census](/source/2013_New_Zealand_census). There were 1,014 males, 936 females, and 6 people of [other genders](/source/Non-binary_gender) in 681 dwellings.[15] 1.8% of people identified as [LGBTIQ+](/source/LGBTQ). The median age was 38.7 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 402 people (20.6%) aged under 15 years, 342 (17.5%) aged 15 to 29, 960 (49.2%) aged 30 to 64, and 246 (12.6%) aged 65 or older.[13]

People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 82.3% [European](/source/European_New_Zealanders) ([Pākehā](/source/P%C4%81keh%C4%81)); 22.1% [Māori](/source/M%C4%81ori_people); 2.3% [Pasifika](/source/Pasifika_New_Zealanders); 6.0% [Asian](/source/Asian_New_Zealanders); 0.8% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 2.5% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 96.9%, Māori by 4.1%, Samoan by 0.3%, and other languages by 6.0%. No language could be spoken by 1.8% (e.g. too young to talk). [New Zealand Sign Language](/source/New_Zealand_Sign_Language) was known by 0.5%. The percentage of people born overseas was 15.7, compared with 28.8% nationally.[13]

Religious affiliations were 24.9% [Christian](/source/Christianity_in_New_Zealand), 0.2% [Hindu](/source/Hinduism_in_New_Zealand), 0.3% [Islam](/source/Islam_in_New_Zealand), 1.2% [Māori religious beliefs](/source/M%C4%81ori_religious_beliefs), 0.5% [Buddhist](/source/Buddhism_in_New_Zealand), 0.5% [New Age](/source/New_Age), and 2.2% other religions. People who answered that they had [no religion](/source/Irreligion_in_New_Zealand) were 64.4%, and 6.1% of people did not answer the census question.[13]

Of those at least 15 years old, 237 (15.3%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 954 (61.5%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 360 (23.2%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $47,100, compared with $41,500 nationally. 183 people (11.8%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 924 (59.6%) full-time, 246 (15.9%) part-time, and 30 (1.9%) unemployed.[13]

### Ohakuri proper

Ohakuri community is in meshblocks 1263500 and 1276201, which cover 119.98 km2 (46.32 sq mi)[4] and had a population of 39 in the 2023 census.[5]

## See also

- [Ohakuri Caldera](/source/Ohakuri_Caldera)

## 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-Meshblock_area_4-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Meshblock_area_4-1) ["Geographic Boundary Viewer"](https://statsnz.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/sidebar/index.html?appid=3a406ce8fbb14367ab5caae21c07ab8b). Stats NZ. Meshblock – 2023.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Meshblock_data_5-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Meshblock_data_5-1) ["Stats NZ Geographic Data Service"](https://datafinder.stats.govt.nz/data/). 2023 Census electoral population at meshblock level (2025 Meshblock). Retrieved 12 May 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-hariss_6-0)** Hariss, Gavin. ["Lake Ohakuri, Waikato"](https://www.topomap.co.nz/NZTopoMap/nz55841/Lake-Ohakuri/). *topomap.co.nz*. NZ Topo Map.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-maorimaps_7-0)** ["Māori Maps"](https://maorimaps.com/map). *maorimaps.com*. Te Potiki National Trust.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-kitchen_8-0)** ["Maroanui Marae kitchen project"](https://web.archive.org/web/20190202010925/http://www.wairakeitrust.co.nz/funding/projects/2008_2009/maroanui_marae.htm). *wairakeitrust.co.nz*. Wairakei Trust. Archived from [the original](http://www.wairakeitrust.co.nz/funding/projects/2008_2009/maroanui_marae.htm) on 2 February 2019. Retrieved 10 May 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-trusttoilets_9-0)** ["Maroanui Marae Toilet Block project"](https://web.archive.org/web/20190202011049/http://www.wairakeitrust.co.nz/funding/projects/maroanui_marae.htm). *wairakeitrust.co.nz*. Wairakei Trust. Archived from [the original](http://www.wairakeitrust.co.nz/funding/projects/maroanui_marae.htm) on 2 February 2019. Retrieved 10 May 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-extensions_10-0)** ["Maroanui Marae Extension & Repair Project"](https://web.archive.org/web/20190202010801/http://www.wairakeitrust.co.nz/funding/projects/2009_2010/maroanui_marae.htm). *wairakeitrust.co.nz*. Wairakei Trust. Archived from [the original](http://www.wairakeitrust.co.nz/funding/projects/2009_2010/maroanui_marae.htm) on 2 February 2019. Retrieved 10 May 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Area_11-0)** ["Stats NZ Geographic Data Service"](https://datafinder.stats.govt.nz/data/). Statistical Area 2 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 12 May 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-NZ_population_data_2023_SA2_12-0)** ["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. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Census_2023_13-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Census_2023_13-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Census_2023_13-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-Census_2023_13-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-Census_2023_13-4) ["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.187800.2013%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. Ohakuri (187800). Retrieved 3 October 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Census_2018_14-0)** ["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. Ohakuri (187800). [2018 Census place summary: Ohakuri](https://www.stats.govt.nz/tools/2018-census-place-summaries/ohakuri)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** ["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%2Bdo1.187800.2023&ly%5brw%5d=CEN23_TBT_DWD_003). Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Retrieved 3 October 2024.

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