Maungataniwha-Raupunga

NZDep 10
Pop 1,170Median age 36Wairoa District

Maungataniwha-Raupunga is a small community in Hawke's Bay with a population of 1,170 and a median age of 36. Median personal income is $35K per year. The main ethnic groups are Māori, European, Pacific Peoples.

Median weekly rent in Maungataniwha-Raupunga is $280 (280 houses, 0 units). This represents approximately 42% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Maungataniwha-Raupunga: NZDep decile 10 (high deprivation); 4 schools with avg EQI 518.

In 2026, Maungataniwha-Raupunga recorded 1 building approval (1 house, 0 units), down 80% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability42% Stretched
School QualityEQI 518 Below Average
DeprivationDecile 10 High
Development-80% Slowing
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$280
House Rent /wk$280
Rent-to-Income41.7%
Lodgements12
1/04/2023
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population1,170
Median Age36
Household Size
Personal Income$35K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
Māori54.3%
European41.0%
Pacific Peoples4.7%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing186
Manufacturing63
Education and Training57
SCHOOLS (4)
Avg EQI518
Total Students83
State4
Mohaka SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 544 · 41 students
Te Kura o WaikaremoanaFull Primary · State · EQI 511 · 21 students
Kotemaori SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 535 · 17 students
Putere SchoolFull Primary · State · EQI 484 · 4 students
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile10/10
NZDep Score1142
High deprivation — among the most deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)1
  Houses1
YoY Change-80%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023