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
Suburb
CountryNew Zealand
Local authorityWaikato District
Electoral wardTamahere : Aksel Bech, Ward Councillor
Population
 (2006 Census)
 • Total4,623
Riverlea Matangi
Peacocke
Tamahere

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
Main article: Tamahere coolstore fire

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
  1. "Index of Socioeconomic Deprivation for Areas within the Waikato Electorate". Parliament New Zealand. Retrieved 17 December 2010.
  2. "Deadly Tamahere coolstore blaze: Remembering a day no one can forget". Stuff. 31 March 2018. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
  3. "Tamahere Model Country School Official School Website". tamahere.school.nz.
  4. "Tamahere Model Country School Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
  5. "Tamahere Model Country School Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.
  6. "Hamilton Seventh-day Adventist School Official School Website". hamiltonsda.school.nz.
  7. "Hamilton Seventh-day Adventist School Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
  8. "Hamilton Seventh-day Adventist School Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.
  9. "Waikato Montessori Education Centre Official School Website". goldenbeads.org.nz.
  10. "Waikato Montessori Education Centre Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
  11. "Waikato Montessori Education Centre Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.


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