| Matamata-Piako District | |
| Settlement Type: | Territorial authority district |
| Total Type: | Total |
| Mapsize: | 200px |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | New Zealand |
| Subdivision Type1: | Region |
| Subdivision Name1: | Waikato |
| Subdivision Type2: | Wards |
| Subdivision Name2: | Matamata Morrinsville Te Aroha |
| Seat: | Te Aroha |
| Leader Title: | Mayor |
| Leader Title2: | Territorial authority |
| Leader Name2: | Matamata-Piako District Council |
| Area Land Km2: | 1755.35 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Timezone: | NZST |
| Utc Offset: | +12 |
| Timezone Dst: | NZDT |
| Utc Offset Dst: | +13 |
| Postal Code Type: | Postcode(s) |
| Postal Code: | Map of postcodes |
| Website: | Matamata-Piako District Council |
Matamata-Piako District is a local government area in the Waikato region of New Zealand. It lies to the east of the city of Hamilton.
The district encompasses the southern end of the Hauraki Plains and much of the Thames Valley, and is bounded in the east by the Kaimai Range. The rivers Piako and Waihou run through the district.
The towns of Matamata, Morrinsville and Te Aroha are all within the district, with the Council's head office based in Te Aroha. The main industry in the region is dairy farming and Thoroughbred breeding and training. Other communities in the district include Mangateparu and Waitoa.
Matamata-Piako District consists of the following towns, localities, settlements and communities:
Matamata-Piako District covers 1755.35km2[1] and had an estimated population of as of with a population density of people per km2. people live in Morrinsville, in Matamata, and in Te Aroha.
Matamata-Piako District had a population of 37,098 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 2,694 people (7.8%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 5,562 people (17.6%) since the 2013 census. There were 15,231 dwellings. The median age was 40.8 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 7,299 people (19.7%) aged under 15 years, 6,189 (16.7%) aged 15 to 29, 15,615 (42.1%) aged 30 to 64, and 7,986 (21.5%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 83.3% European/Pākehā, 18.6% Māori, 2.6% Pasifika, 6.9% Asian, 0.9% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders, and 1.0% other. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.[2]
Matamata-Piako District had a population of 34,404 at the 2018 New Zealand census. There were 12,873 households, comprising 17,001 males and 17,403 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.98 males per female.
The percentage of people born overseas was 14.4, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 51.4% had no religion, 35.8% were Christian, 0.9% had Māori religious beliefs, 0.8% were Hindu, 0.3% were Muslim, 0.9% were Buddhist and 1.8% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 3,204 (11.7%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 7,203 (26.3%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $32,400, compared with $31,800 nationally. 4,221 people (15.4%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 13,566 (49.5%) people were employed full-time, 4,077 (14.9%) were part-time, and 876 (3.2%) were unemployed.
| Name | Area (km2) | Population | Density (per km2) | Households ! | Median age | Median income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morrinsville Ward | 573.00 | 12,501 | 21.82 | 4,608 | 38.6 years | $35,200 | |
| Te Aroha Ward | 517.10 | 8,268 | 15.99 | 3,126 | 43.3 years | $29,300 | |
| Matamata Ward | 665.24 | 13,635 | 20.50 | 5,142 | 41.4 years | $31,800 | |
| New Zealand | 37.4 years | $31,800 |
Matamata-Piako is twinned with:
Ballina, New South Wales, Australia[3]