| Kauri Point | |
| Settlement Type: | Rural settlement |
| Image Alt: | Kauri Point Jetty |
| Coordinates: | -37.512°N 175.975°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | New Zealand |
| Subdivision Name1: | Bay of Plenty |
| Subdivision Type2: | Territorial authority |
| Subdivision Name2: | Western Bay of Plenty District |
| Subdivision Type3: | Ward |
| Subdivision Name3: | Katikati-Waihi Beach Ward |
| Subdivision Type4: | Community |
| Subdivision Name4: | Katikati Community |
| Leader Title: | Territorial Authority |
| Leader Name: | Western Bay of Plenty District Council |
| Leader Title1: | Regional council |
| Leader Name1: | Bay of Plenty Regional Council |
| Seat Type: | Electorates |
| Area Total Km2: | 0.27 |
| Population As Of: | 2018 Census |
| Population Total: | 177 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Postal Code Type: | Postcode(s) |
| Postal Code: | 3170 |
Kauri Point is a rural settlement in the Western Bay of Plenty District and Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand's North Island. It is on a headland on the eastern side of Tauranga Harbour, opposite Matakana Island.[1]
A coastal walkway through Kauri Point Historic Reserve connects Kauri Point to Ongare Point.[2] There are mature pōhutakawa trees and three pā sites in the reserve.[3] [4] A 200 metre long wooden jetty, built after 1947, provides fishing access to the harbour.[5] [6]
Dorothy Morris was a pioneer of the kiwifruit industry in New Zealand who she converted her dairy farm on Kauri Point Road to kiwifruit in the 1950s.[7]
George Vesey Stewart, who organised settlement of Katikati in the 1870s, initially planned for the town to be established at Kauri Point.[8] The settlement at Kauri Point did not eventuate until the 1970s.[9]
Ōngare Point-Kauri Point is defined by Statistics New Zealand as a rural settlement. Kauri Point covers 0.27km2.[10] It is part of the wider Tahawai statistical area.
Kauri Point had a population of 177 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 6 people (3.5%) since the 2013 census, and a decrease of 12 people (−6.3%) since the 2006 census. There were 75 households, comprising 84 males and 90 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.93 males per female. The median age was 54.2 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 33 people (18.6%) aged under 15 years, 15 (8.5%) aged 15 to 29, 78 (44.1%) aged 30 to 64, and 51 (28.8%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 89.8% European/Pākehā, 13.6% Māori, 3.4% Asian, and 5.1% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 54.2% had no religion, 27.1% were Christian, and 1.7% had Māori religious beliefs.
Of those at least 15 years old, 21 (14.6%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 36 (25.0%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $24,900, compared with $31,800 nationally. 21 people (14.6%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 57 (39.6%) people were employed full-time, 24 (16.7%) were part-time, and 6 (4.2%) were unemployed.