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Kaiteriteri
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, 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.[citation needed] 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.
Kaiteriteri is described by Statistics New Zealand as a rural settlement. It covers 3.55 km2 (1.37 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 490 as of June 2025, with a population density of 138 people per km2. It is part of the larger Kaiteriteri-Riwaka statistical area.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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Kaiteriteri
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, 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.[citation needed] 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.
Kaiteriteri is described by Statistics New Zealand as a rural settlement. It covers 3.55 km2 (1.37 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 490 as of June 2025, with a population density of 138 people per km2. It is part of the larger Kaiteriteri-Riwaka statistical area.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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.