Patoka, New Zealand
Patoka | |
|---|---|
Settlement | |
Interactive map of Patoka | |
| Coordinates: 39°20′49″S 176°36′18″E / 39.347°S 176.605°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Hawke's Bay Region |
| Territorial authority | Hastings District |
| Ward |
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| Community | Hastings District Rural Community |
| Subdivision | Kaweka subdivision |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Hastings District Council |
| • Mayor of Hastings | Wendy Schollum[1] |
| • Napier MP | Katie Nimon[2] |
| • Ikaroa-Rāwhiti MP | Cushla Tangaere-Manuel[3] |
| Area | |
• Total | 89.44 km2 (34.53 sq mi) |
| Population (2023 Census)[5] | |
• Total | 165 |
| • Density | 1.84/km2 (4.78/sq mi) |
| Postcode(s) | 4181 |
Patoka is a rural community in the Hastings District and Hawke's Bay Region of New Zealand's North Island. It is located at base of the Kaweka Range and Kaweka Forest Park.[6]
The area has been used for pastoral sheep and dairy farming since the 19th century.[7] It promotes itself on its rolling countryside, high rainfall and free-draining paddocks.[8]
Demographics
Patoka and its surrounds cover 89.44 km2 (34.53 sq mi).[4] It is part of the Puketitiri-Tutira statistical area.[9]
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 159 | — |
| 2013 | 138 | −2.00% |
| 2018 | 144 | +0.85% |
| 2023 | 165 | +2.76% |
| Source: [5][10] | ||
Patoka had a population of 165 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 21 people (14.6%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 27 people (19.6%) since the 2013 census. There were 84 males and 78 females in 51 dwellings.[11] 1.8% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 34.6 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 51 people (30.9%) aged under 15 years, 27 (16.4%) aged 15 to 29, 72 (43.6%) aged 30 to 64, and 15 (9.1%) aged 65 or older.[5]
People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 94.5% European (Pākehā), 23.6% Māori, and 3.6% Pasifika. English was spoken by 98.2%, Māori by 3.6%, Samoan by 1.8%, and other languages by 3.6%. No language could be spoken by 1.8% (e.g. too young to talk). The percentage of people born overseas was 9.1, compared with 28.8% nationally.[5]
Religious affiliations were 16.4% Christian. People who answered that they had no religion were 76.4%, and 1.8% of people did not answer the census question.[5]
Of those at least 15 years old, 21 (18.4%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 75 (65.8%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 21 (18.4%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $52,500, compared with $41,500 nationally. 9 people (7.9%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 72 (63.2%) full-time, 15 (13.2%) part-time, and 3 (2.6%) unemployed.[5]
Education
Patoka School is a co-educational state primary school,[12] with a roll of 36 as of October 2025.[13][14] It opened in 1902.[15]
References
- ^ "2025 Triennial Elections Declaration of Result" (PDF). Electionz. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ^ "Napier - Official Result". Electoral Commission. 1 August 2025.
- ^ "Ikaroa-Rāwhiti – Official Result". New Zealand Electoral Commission. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ a b "Stats NZ Geographic Data Service". Statistical Area 1 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 6 September 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. 7015811. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ Hariss, Gavin. "Patoka, Hawke's Bay". topomap.co.nz. NZ Topo Map.
- ^ McDonald, S. E. (1985). Podocarp to pasture" : the story of Patoka. Napier: Patoka and Districts' Reunion Committee.
- ^ "Hawke's Bay dairy farm opportunity on market". scoop.co.nz. Bayleys Real Estate. 25 March 2019.
- ^ "Geographic Boundary Viewer". Stats NZ. Statistical Area 1 – 2023 and Statistical Area 2 – 2023.
- ^ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7015811.
- ^ "Totals by topic for dwellings, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 1 October 2025.
- ^ "Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.
- ^ "Education: Reports of Inspectors of Schools. [In continuation of E.-1b, 1902.]". New Zealand Parliament. 1903. p. 21.