# Waiwera

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For the South Island settlement, see [Waiwera South](/source/Waiwera_South).

Place in Auckland Region, New Zealand

Waiwera Waiwera Road Interactive map of Waiwera Coordinates: 36°32′41″S 174°42′25″E / 36.54472°S 174.70694°E / -36.54472; 174.70694 Country New Zealand Region Auckland Region Ward Albany ward Local Board Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Electorates Whangaparāoa Te Tai Tokerau Government • Territorial Authority Auckland Council • Mayor of Auckland Wayne Brown[3] • Whangaparāoa MP Mark Mitchell[4] • Te Tai Tokerau MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi[5] Area [1] • Total 0.55 km2 (0.21 sq mi) Population (June 2025)[2] • Total 240 • Density 440/km2 (1,100/sq mi)

**Waiwera** is a small town in the north of the [Auckland Region](/source/Auckland_Region) in [New Zealand](/source/New_Zealand).[6] Waiwera is 6 km north of [Orewa](/source/Orewa), 6 km south-east of [Puhoi](/source/Puhoi%2C_New_Zealand), 23 km south-east of [Warkworth](/source/Warkworth%2C_New_Zealand) and approximately 35 km from the [Auckland](/source/Auckland) City centre. The settlement lies at the outlet of a river also called Waiwera. Less than 1 kilometre north of the Waiwera turn-off lies the turn-off to [Wenderholm Regional Park](/source/Wenderholm_Regional_Park) which is situated on the far side of the headland to the north of the Waiwera River outlet.

## History

The name is of [Māori](/source/M%C4%81ori_language) origin and means "Hot Water" (Wai = Water and Wera = Hot),[7] and is a shortened version of the traditional name Waiwerawera.[8]

Its main claim to fame was the [hot water springs](/source/Waiwera_Hot_Springs) which were well known in pre-European times and reputedly visited by Māori from as far away as [Thames](/source/Thames%2C_New_Zealand). The first European settler to promote the springs was [Robert Graham](/source/Robert_Graham_(New_Zealand_politician)) who established a health resort in 1848.[9] This resort was destroyed by fire in 1939.[10] During the late 19th century there was a regular steam [ferry](/source/Ferry) service from Auckland.[9] The bath house was torn down in 1951.[10] The commercial hot pools closed in 2018.[11]

## Demographics

Statistics New Zealand describes Waiwera as a rural settlement, which covers 0.55 km2 (0.21 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 240 as of June 2025,[2] with a population density of 436 people per km2. Waiwera is part of the larger [Wainui-Waiwera statistical area](/source/Wainui#Demographics).[12]

‹ 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 192 — 2013 237 +3.05% 2018 240 +0.25% 2023 252 +0.98% Source: [13][14]

Waiwera had a population of 252 in the [2023 New Zealand census](/source/2023_New_Zealand_census), an increase of 12 people (5.0%) since the [2018 census](/source/2018_New_Zealand_census), and an increase of 15 people (6.3%) since the [2013 census](/source/2013_New_Zealand_census). There were 117 males and 132 females in 141 dwellings.[15] 1.2% of people identified as [LGBTIQ+](/source/LGBTQ). The median age was 58.8 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 15 people (6.0%) aged under 15 years, 21 (8.3%) aged 15 to 29, 126 (50.0%) aged 30 to 64, and 90 (35.7%) aged 65 or older.[14]

People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 83.3% [European](/source/European_New_Zealanders) ([Pākehā](/source/P%C4%81keh%C4%81)); 13.1% [Māori](/source/M%C4%81ori_people); 2.4% [Pasifika](/source/Pasifika_New_Zealanders); 7.1% [Asian](/source/Asian_New_Zealanders); and 1.2% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA). English was spoken by 98.8%, Māori language by 4.8%, and other languages by 14.3%. No language could be spoken by 1.2% (e.g. too young to talk). [New Zealand Sign Language](/source/New_Zealand_Sign_Language) was known by 1.2%. The percentage of people born overseas was 25.0, compared with 28.8% nationally.

Religious affiliations were 41.7% [Christian](/source/Christianity_in_New_Zealand), 1.2% [Hindu](/source/Hinduism_in_New_Zealand), 1.2% [Māori religious beliefs](/source/M%C4%81ori_religious_beliefs), 2.4% [Buddhist](/source/Buddhism_in_New_Zealand), 2.4% [New Age](/source/New_Age), 1.2% [Jewish](/source/Judaism_in_New_Zealand), and 1.2% other religions. People who answered that they had [no religion](/source/Irreligion_in_New_Zealand) were 42.9%, and 6.0% of people did not answer the census question.

Of those at least 15 years old, 48 (20.3%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 123 (51.9%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 60 (25.3%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $35,900, compared with $41,500 nationally. 21 people (8.9%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 102 (43.0%) people were employed full-time, 27 (11.4%) were part-time, and 3 (1.3%) were unemployed.[14]

## Gallery

		- Watercolour of Waiwera c. 1860s drawn by [John Hoyte](/source/John_Hoyte)

		- Waiwera in the 1940s

		- [Mahurangi Island](/source/Mahurangi_Island) and Waiwera Beach

		- [Waiwera Hot Pools](/source/Waiwera_Hot_Pools) in 2006

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Area_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Area_1-1) ["Stats NZ Geographic Data Service"](https://datafinder.stats.govt.nz/data/). Urban Rural 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 14 December 2024.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-NZ_population_data_2018_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-NZ_population_data_2018_2-1) ["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-3)** ["Local elections 2025 – Official results – Mayor"](https://voteauckland.co.nz/content/dam/elections/docs/results/2025/mayor-local-elections-2025-official-results.pdf) (PDF). *Vote Auckland*. 18 October 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Whangaparāoa – Official Result"](https://www.electionresults.govt.nz/electionresults_2023/electorate-details-63.html). [Electoral Commission](/source/Electoral_Commission_(New_Zealand)). Retrieved 27 February 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Te Tai Tokerau – Official Result"](https://www.electionresults.govt.nz/electionresults_2023/electorate-details-70.html). [Electoral Commission](/source/Electoral_Commission_(New_Zealand)). Retrieved 27 February 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["NZGB Gazetteer | linz.govt.nz"](https://gazetteer.linz.govt.nz/place/47291). *gazetteer.linz.govt.nz*. Retrieved 18 April 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Waiwera Travel Guide"](https://web.archive.org/web/20100823040736/http://www.jasons.co.nz/waiwera). [Jasons Travel Media](/source/Jasons_Travel_Media). Archived from the original on 23 August 2010.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-FieldGuide2008_8-0)** Cameron, Ewen; [Hayward, Bruce](/source/Bruce_Hayward); Murdoch, Graeme (2008). *A Field Guide to Auckland: Exploring the Region's Natural and Historical Heritage*. Random House New Zealand. p. 122. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-1-86962-1513](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-1-86962-1513).

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-t_9-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-t_9-1) Wises New Zealand Guide. 1979. p. 490.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-coast_10-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-coast_10-1) Bioletti, Harry (1992). *Rodney Coast to Coast*. p. 61. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [0-473-01296-0](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/0-473-01296-0).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** Williams, Caroline (24 May 2021). ["Million-dollar dumps: Waiwera's abandoned hot pools a 'taonga being wasted'"](https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/property/300313255/milliondollar-dumps-waiweras-abandoned-hot-pools-a-taonga-being-wasted). *Stuff*. Retrieved 27 May 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** [2018 Census place summary: Wainui-Waiwera](https://www.stats.govt.nz/tools/2018-census-place-summaries/wainui-waiwera)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Census_2018_13-0)** ["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. 7001364.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Census_2023_14-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Census_2023_14-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Census_2023_14-2) ["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%2Bibmed%2BwsTotal.1089.2013%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. Waiwera (1089). Retrieved 3 October 2024.

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%2Bdo1.1089.2023&ly%5brw%5d=CEN23_TBT_DWD_003). Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Retrieved 3 October 2024.

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