Puni
Development Pipeline
Population, housing, and household data sourced from Stats NZ Census 2023 [VERIFIED]. School data from MOE School Directory. Not professional advice. Always seek independent guidance.
Population, housing, and household data sourced from Stats NZ Census 2023 [VERIFIED]. School data from MOE School Directory. Not professional advice. Always seek independent guidance.
20,034
Stats NZ Census 2023
37.7
Stats NZ Census 2023
62.2%
Stats NZ Census 2023
$93,892
Household, annual
Gender: 9,987 male · 9,969 female
Owner-Occupied
62.2%
Rented
37.9%
Housing Quality
19.9% damp
15.1% mould
Median Weekly Rent
$415
Vacancy Rate
7.3%
Avg Persons/Household
2.7
SA2 areas: Kuripuni, Epuni East, Epuni West, Awapuni South, Awapuni North, Kapuni, Makaraka-Awapuni, Puniu, Puni
| School | Zone Score | EQI |
|---|---|---|
| Mauku School | ★★★★★Very High | 475 |
| Puni School | ★★★★★High | 430 |
| Arohena School | ★★★★★Very High | 479 |
| Korakonui School | ★★★★★High | 461 |
| KingsGate School | ★★★★★High | 434 |
Source: Ministry of Education School Directory (March 2026 roll). EQI = Equity Index — replaces Decile system since 2024. Higher EQI = more affluent catchment. Zone Score: ★★★★★ ≥470 · ★★★★ ≥400 · ★★★ ≥330 · ★★ ≥250 · ★ <250.