| Native name | Te Moari |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 38.945°S 177.029°E |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Hawke's Bay Region |
| Territorial authority | Wairoa District |
| Ward |
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| Territorial authority | Wairoa District Council |
| Electorates | |
| Unit pref | Metric |
| Area total | 1238.21 km² |
| Population total | 126 |
| Population as of | 2023 Census |
Putere is a village and rural community in the Wairoa District of the Hawke's Bay Region, on New Zealand's North Island. It is located around the small Lake Rotoroa and Lake Rotonuiaha.[1] The main road to Putere runs from Raupunga on State Highway 2.
A European sheep farming station, Te Putere Grazing Run, was established in the area in 1875 or 1876.[2] The area was also farmed by the families of World War I soldiers, but conditions were severe and many families had abandoned their farms by the Great Depression.[3]
Demographics
Putere and its surrounds cover 1,238.21 km2 (478.08 sq mi).[4] It is part of the Maungataniwha-Raupunga statistical area.[5]
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 198 | — |
| 2013 | 174 | −12.1% |
| 2018 | 159 | −8.6% |
| 2023 | 126 | −20.8% |
Putere had a population of 126 in the 2023 New Zealand census, a decrease of 33 people (−20.8%) since the 2018 census, and a decrease of 48 people (−27.6%) since the 2013 census. There were 75 males and 48 females in 63 dwellings.[8] The median age was 38.5 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 24 people (19.0%) aged under 15 years, 27 (21.4%) aged 15 to 29, 57 (45.2%) aged 30 to 64, and 18 (14.3%) aged 65 or older.[6]
People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 81.0% European (Pākehā), 38.1% Māori, and 4.8% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 97.6%, Māori by 9.5%, and other languages by 2.4%. No language could be spoken by 2.4% (e.g. too young to talk). The percentage of people born overseas was 4.8, compared with 28.8% nationally.[6]
Religious affiliations were 33.3% Christian, and 7.1% Māori religious beliefs. People who answered that they had no religion were 50.0%, and 7.1% of people did not answer the census question.[6]
Of those at least 15 years old, 12 (11.8%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 66 (64.7%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 30 (29.4%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $29,000, compared with $41,500 nationally. 6 people (5.9%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 48 (47.1%) full-time, 15 (14.7%) part-time, and 6 (5.9%) unemployed.[6]
Marae
Te Maara a Ngata marae and meeting house is a meeting place of the Ngāti Kahungunu hapū of Ngāti Pāhauwera.[9][10]
Putere marae and meeting house is a meeting place of Tūhoe and the Ngāti Ruapani hapū of Ngāti Hinekura, Pukehore and Tuwai.[10] It is also associated with the Ngāti Kahungunu hapū of Ngāti Pāhauwera, Ruapani.[9]
In October 2020, the Government committed $1,949,075 from the Provincial Growth Fund to upgrade Putere and 23 other Ngāti Kahungunu marae, creating 164 jobs. It also committed to $1,646,820 towards improvements of Putere and five other marae, creating 10 jobs.[11]
Education
Putere School is a Year 1–8 co-educational state primary school established in 1925.[12][2] It is a decile 2 school with a roll of as of [13] New school buildings were built remotely in 2010.[14]
References
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- ^ King, Clifford (1975). Te Putere. Wairoa: Putere School.
- ^ Horne, Mason (10 July 2017). "Hard-working farmer and Putere stalwart". Gisborne Herald
- ^ "Stats NZ Geographic Data Service". Statistical Area 1 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 21 August 2025.
- ^ "Geographic Boundary Viewer". Stats NZ. Statistical Area 1 – 2023 and Statistical Area 2 – 2023.
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- ^ "Te Kāhui Māngai directory". tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri
- ^ "Māori Maps". maorimaps.com. Te Potiki National Trust.
- ^ "Marae Announcements" (Excel). growregions.govt.nz. Provincial Growth Fund. 9 October 2020.
- ^ "Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education
- ^ "Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office
- ^ "Putere School". atkin.co.nz. Atkin Construction.