Tamahere
Tamahere is a locality (located on a semi-rural ward that bears the same name) within Waikato District, New Zealand; on the outskirts of Hamilton. The majority of the Ward is zoned as Country Living, with a minimum lot size of 0.5ha. The landscape is dominated by several large gully systems that contribute to the Waikato River.
Tamahere | |
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Suburb | |
Country | New Zealand |
Local authority | Waikato District |
Electoral ward | Tamahere : Aksel Bech, Ward Councillor |
Population (2006 Census) | |
• Total | 4,623 |
Riverlea | Matangi | |
Peacocke |
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Communities
Alongside the village proper, the ward of Tamahere also includes the locality of The Narrows. In 2019 a new recreational reserve (Tamahere Park) was opened and includes sports fields for cricket, rugby, junior soccer and La Crosse. Destination playground and skate-park were jointly funded by community funds and Waikato District Council. A commercial hub was also added, due to be completed in 2020, including a 4 Square supermarket, Medical Centre, Pharmacy, Bakery and serviced offices.
Demographics
According to the 2006 census, the Tamahere and Tauwhare area has a combined population of 4623. The Index of Socioeconomic Deprivation, ranked 1-10 from lowest to most deprived areas, lists the area at 2/10 (very low deprivation).[1]
Tamahere coolstore explosion
On 5 April 2008 a coolstore caught fire and one fireman was killed and seven injured, when 400 kg (880 lb) of a propane and ethane refrigerant exploded. The site is being developed in to housing.[2]
Education
The Tamahere Model Country School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 6 students,[3][4] with a roll of 419 as of March 2020.[5]
Hamilton Seventh-day Adventist School is a state-integrated Seventh-day Adventist Year 1-8 primary school,[6][7] with a roll of 64.[8]
Waikato Montessori Education Centre is private Montessori Year 1-8 primary school,[9][10] with a roll of 47.[11]
Tamahere also has three pre-schools.
References
- "Index of Socioeconomic Deprivation for Areas within the Waikato Electorate". Parliament New Zealand. Retrieved 17 December 2010.
- "Deadly Tamahere coolstore blaze: Remembering a day no one can forget". Stuff. 31 March 2018. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
- "Tamahere Model Country School Official School Website". tamahere.school.nz.
- "Tamahere Model Country School Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
- "Tamahere Model Country School Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.
- "Hamilton Seventh-day Adventist School Official School Website". hamiltonsda.school.nz.
- "Hamilton Seventh-day Adventist School Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
- "Hamilton Seventh-day Adventist School Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.
- "Waikato Montessori Education Centre Official School Website". goldenbeads.org.nz.
- "Waikato Montessori Education Centre Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
- "Waikato Montessori Education Centre Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.