Te Kowhai


Te Kowhai is a small rural town situated 15 km north west of Hamilton City in New Zealand. It consists of mainly dairy and cattle farms and also includes a small dairy/takeaway, fresh vegetable and fruit store, a large park with a playground and skate park, and mechanics shop. Te Kowhai Aerodrome is situated near the township. The town is popular for new subdivisions.
The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "the kōwhai tree" for Te Kōwhai.

Demographics

Te Kowhai had a population of 1,512 at the 2013 New Zealand census, an increase of 234 people since the 2006 census. There were 747 males and 762 females. Figures have been rounded and do not add up to totals. 92.7% were European/Pākehā, 8.9% were Māori, 0.4% were Pacific peoples and 1.4% were Asian.

Education

Te Kowhai School is a coeducational full primary school with a roll of students as of