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Ahuroa is a locality in the north of Auckland, New Zealand. Ahuroa is located in the Rodney Local Board area of the city, within the Warkworth subdivision. Puhoi is to the south-east, Warkworth to the north-east, and Kaipara Flats to the north. The North Auckland railway line passes through the area.
The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "Long Mound" for Ahuroa.
The North Auckland Line reached Ahuroa from Kaukapakapa in 1905, allowing exploitation of the local forests. Because it had a railway station, the road between Ahuroa and Glorit on the western coast was chosen to be a highway in the late 1920s, and metalled.
Ahuroa is also the site of King's College's Venture Camp. The school owns land and forests there and runs camps such as the 8 days stay as part of the 26 days Year 10 Adventure Challenge at Kings College and the Ahuroa venture camp hosts the Year 12 Leadership camp, preparing them to become prefects in Year 13, as well as leasing out the facility to many corporations from New Zealand.
Demographics
Ahuroa is in an SA1 statistical area which covers 16.63 km2 (6.42 sq mi). The SA1 area is part of the larger Kaipara Hills statistical area.
Ahuroa had a population of 144 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 12 people (9.1%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 33 people (29.7%) since the 2006 census. There were 48 households, comprising 78 males and 66 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.18 males per female. The median age was 42.5 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 33 people (22.9%) aged under 15 years, 18 (12.5%) aged 15 to 29, 75 (52.1%) aged 30 to 64, and 18 (12.5%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 87.5% European/Pākehā, 12.5% Māori, and 2.1% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 56.2% had no religion, 27.1% were Christian, and 2.1% had Māori religious beliefs.
Of those at least 15 years old, 18 (16.2%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 15 (13.5%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $35,300, compared with $31,800 nationally. 21 people (18.9%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 69 (62.2%) people were employed full-time, and 21 (18.9%) were part-time.
Education
Ahuroa School is a coeducational full primary (years 1–8) school with a roll of 64 as of August 2024.
Economy
The economy of Ahuroa is primarily based on agriculture, with farming and livestock production serving as the main industries in the region. Tourism is also an important industry in the region, focused on the area's nature.
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External links
Ahuroa local website
Ahuroa community website
Ahuroa School website