Kaiteriteri
Kaiteriteri | |
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Interactive map of Kaiteriteri | |
| Coordinates: 41°02′13″S 173°01′01″E / 41.037°S 173.017°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Territorial authority | Tasman |
| Ward | Motueka Ward |
| Community | Motueka Community |
| Electorates |
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| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Tasman District Council |
| • Mayor of Tasman | Tim King[1] |
| • West Coast-Tasman MP | Maureen Pugh[2] |
| • Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris[3] |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.55 km2 (1.37 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2025)[5] | |
• Total | 490 |
| • Density | 140/km2 (360/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
| Postcode | 7197 |
| Area code | 03 |
Kaiteriteri is a town and seaside resort in the Tasman Region of the South Island of New Zealand. It is close to both Mārahau, the main gateway to Abel Tasman National Park,[6] and the town of Motueka.
Kaiteriteri is a small coastal town reliant on tourism for much of its income, and there are many accommodation providers, cafés, pubs and restaurants. It is also a hub for the adventure tourism throughout the area and into Abel Tasman National Park. A number of walking and mountainbiking trails, including the Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park, begin from or pass through the town.[7][8][9]
Demographics
Kaiteriteri is described by Statistics New Zealand as a rural settlement. It covers 3.55 km2 (1.37 sq mi)[4] and had an estimated population of 490 as of June 2025,[5] with a population density of 138 people per km2. It is part of the larger Kaiteriteri-Riwaka statistical area.[10]
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 309 | — |
| 2013 | 354 | +1.96% |
| 2018 | 354 | +0.00% |
| 2023 | 456 | +5.19% |
| Source: [11][12] | ||
Kaiteriteri had a population of 456 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 102 people (28.8%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 102 people (28.8%) since the 2013 census. There were 228 males and 228 females in 213 dwellings.[13] 3.3% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 61.2 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 39 people (8.6%) aged under 15 years, 33 (7.2%) aged 15 to 29, 192 (42.1%) aged 30 to 64, and 192 (42.1%) aged 65 or older.[11]
People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 96.7% European (Pākehā); 4.6% Māori; 1.3% Asian; 0.7% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 3.9% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 98.7%, Māori by 1.3%, and other languages by 9.9%. No language could be spoken by 0.7% (e.g. too young to talk). The percentage of people born overseas was 21.7, compared with 28.8% nationally.[11]
Religious affiliations were 32.2% Christian, 0.7% Māori religious beliefs, 0.7% Buddhist, 2.0% New Age, and 0.7% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 57.2%, and 7.9% of people did not answer the census question.[11]
Of those at least 15 years old, 96 (23.0%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 231 (55.4%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 87 (20.9%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $34,200, compared with $41,500 nationally. 42 people (10.1%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 141 (33.8%) full-time, 78 (18.7%) part-time, and 3 (0.7%) unemployed.[11]
References
- ^ "Election results". Tasman District Council. 17 October 2025.
- ^ "West Coast-Tasman - Official Result". Electoral Commission. Retrieved 8 April 2026.
- ^ "Te Tai Tonga – Official Result". Electoral Commission. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
- ^ a b "Stats NZ Geographic Data Service". Urban Rural 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 9 April 2026.
- ^ a b "Subnational population estimates - Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- ^ "Kaiteriteri Travel Guide". Jasons Travel Media. Archived from the original on 29 August 2010.
- ^ "Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park | Mountain Biking in New Zealand". www.newzealand.com. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
- ^ Rollo, Phillip (17 February 2017). "Mountain Bike Park just another reason to visit Kaiteriteri". Stuff. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
- ^ Sivignon, Cherie (3 November 2016). "New jump track to open on Saturday at Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park". Stuff. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
- ^ "Geographic Boundary Viewer". Stats NZ. Urban Rural Areas – 2023 and Statistical Area 2 – 2023.
- ^ a b c d e "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Kaiteriteri (2008). Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7022563–7022565.
- ^ "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.
External links
- Kaiteriteri on the New Zealand Tourism Guide
- District council's information page
- Kaiteriteri Photo Gallery