[3] A restoration trust was established in 2006 to trap or poison pests like stoats, rats, cats and possums.

[4] The Aongatete Lodge and Outdoor Education Centre, located in the forest, hosts school camps and events like the International Juggling Association Oceania Competition.

[7] Seeka Limited, a produce company listed on the NZX, purchased the business for $25 million in March 2019.

[10] During the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown, a local couple tried to cheer up the community with humorous displays featuring teddy bears.

Before the 2023 census, the statistical area had a larger boundary, covering 164.80 km2 (63.63 sq mi).