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Upper Tākaka

Coordinates: 41°01′44″S 172°49′19″E / 41.029°S 172.822°E / -41.029; 172.822
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Upper Tākaka
locality
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Coordinates: 41°01′44″S 172°49′19″E / 41.029°S 172.822°E / -41.029; 172.822
CountryNew Zealand
Territorial authorityTasman
WardGolden Bay Ward
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial authorityTasman District Council
 • Mayor of TasmanTim King[3]
 • West Coast-Tasman MPMaureen Pugh[4]
 • Te Tai Tonga MPTākuta Ferris[5]
Area
[2]
 • Total
403.72 km2 (155.88 sq mi)
Population
 (2023 census)[1]
 • Total
174
 • Density0.431/km2 (1.12/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+12 (NZST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+13 (NZDT)
Postcode
7183
Area code03

Upper Tākaka is a settlement in the Tasman District of New Zealand. It is located in Golden Bay, 20 kilometres (12 mi) south of Tākaka.

Located near the head of the Tākaka valley, Upper Tākaka is on State Highway 60, at the western end of the Tākaka Hill road.[6] The settlement is home to a major electrical substation, upgraded by lines company Network Tasman in 2016, consisting of the installation of new 66/11 kV transformers, at a cost of $1.95 million.[7][8] The area suffered a decline from 1987, first with the closure of Upper Takaka School, and then a fire that razed the Rat Trap Hotel. The local hall is now the centre of community life in Upper Tākaka.[9]

Demographics

Upper Tākaka locality, which includes Uruwhenua, covers 403.72 km2 (155.88 sq mi).[2] It is part of the larger Golden Bay / Mohua statistical area.[10]

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
2006189—    
2013168−1.67%
2018159−1.10%
2023174+1.82%
Source: [1][11]

Upper Tākaka had a population of 174 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 15 people (9.4%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 6 people (3.6%) since the 2013 census. There were 96 males, 75 females, and 6 people of other genders in 81 dwellings.[12] 5.2% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 44.0 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 27 people (15.5%) aged under 15 years, 30 (17.2%) aged 15 to 29, 81 (46.6%) aged 30 to 64, and 39 (22.4%) aged 65 or older.[1]

People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 94.8% European (Pākehā), 6.9% Māori, and 1.7% Pasifika. English was spoken by 96.6%, Māori by 1.7%, and other languages by 8.6%. No language could be spoken by 1.7% (e.g. too young to talk). The percentage of people born overseas was 15.5, compared with 28.8% nationally.[1]

Religious affiliations were 15.5% Christian, 1.7% New Age, and 1.7% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 74.1%, and 8.6% of people did not answer the census question.[1]

Of those at least 15 years old, 30 (20.4%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 90 (61.2%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 36 (24.5%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $34,700, compared with $41,500 nationally. 9 people (6.1%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 72 (49.0%) full-time, 33 (22.4%) part-time, and 3 (2.0%) unemployed.[1]

Education

Upper Takaka School opened in 1883[13] and closed in 1990.[14]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. 7022519. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Stats NZ Geographic Data Service". Statistical Area 1 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 18 April 2026.
  3. ↑ "Election results". Tasman District Council. 17 October 2025.
  4. ↑ "West Coast-Tasman - Official Result". Electoral Commission. Retrieved 8 April 2026.
  5. ↑ "Te Tai Tonga – Official Result". Electoral Commission. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  6. ↑ "Place name detail: Upper Tākaka". New Zealand Gazetteer. Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  7. ↑ Hindmarsh, Gerard (1 June 2019). "Cobb scheme still a powerhouse after 75 years". Nelson Mail. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  8. ↑ "Upper Takaka investment reflects Network Tasman's commitment to rural consumers". Network Tasman. 7 June 2016. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  9. ↑ Hindmarsh, Nina (8 September 2018). "Community halls are the lifeblood of rural areas - and they're under threat". Stuff. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  10. ↑ "Geographic Boundary Viewer". Stats NZ. Statistical Area 1 – 2023 and Statistical Area 2 – 2023.
  11. ↑ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7022519.
  12. ↑ "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.
  13. ↑ "Tasman District Education Timeline". The Prow. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  14. ↑ "Closure of the Upper Takaka School Notice 1990" (PDF). New Zealand Gazette. 27 September 1990. pp. 3560–61.
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