Minden is a rural community in the Western Bay of Plenty District and Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand's North Island.

[4] In March 2023 the Minden Lookout was temporarily closed due to failure to meet health and safety standards.

[5] The Minden Scenic Reserve has a 15-minute loop walk from Ainsworth Road.

The percentage of people born overseas was 21.0, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 51.3% had no religion, 37.4% were Christian, 1.0% had Māori religious beliefs, 0.4% were Hindu, 0.6% were Buddhist and 0.6% had other religions.