[3] The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "the dawn" for Te Hāpara.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 48.5% had no religion, 35.7% were Christian, 3.7% had Māori religious beliefs, 1.0% were Hindu, 0.3% were Muslim, 0.4% were Buddhist and 2.0% had other religions.

[5] Te Hapara has two sports grounds: the Harry Barker Reserve (for cricket and hockey) and Barry Park.

[10] Blackpool Street Reserve is a local park and dog walking area.

[13] Campion College is a Year 7–15 co-educational state integrated high school[14][15] with a roll of 483.