Te Kowhai
Te Kowhai is a small rural town situated 15 km north west of Hamilton City in New Zealand. It consists of mainly dairy and cattle farms and also includes a small dairy/takeaway, fresh vegetable and fruit store, a large park with a playground and skate park, and mechanics shop. Te Kowhai Aerodrome is situated near the township. The town is popular for new subdivisions.
Te Kowhai Te Kōwhai | |
|---|---|
  Te Kowhai | |
| Coordinates: 37°44′18.1″S 175°9′15.25″E | |
| Country |  |
| Region | Waikato |
| Territorial authority | Waikato District |
| Population (2013) | |
| • Total | 1,512 |
The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "the kōwhai tree" for Te Kōwhai.[1]
Demographics
Te Kowhai had a population of 1,512 at the 2013 New Zealand census, an increase of 234 people since the 2006 census. There were 747 males and 762 females. Figures have been rounded and do not add up to totals.[2] 92.7% were European/Pākehā, 8.9% were Māori, 0.4% were Pacific peoples and 1.4% were Asian.[3]
Education
Te Kowhai School is a coeducational full primary (years 1-8) school with a roll of 288 students as of March 2020.[4][5]
See also
- Micro Aviation NZ, manufacturer based in the town
References
- "1000 Māori place names". New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage. 6 August 2019.
- 2013 Census QuickStats about a place : Te Kowhai
- 2013 Census QuickStats about a place (Cultural diversity) : Te Kowhai
- "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- Education Counts: Te Kowhai School