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, cafe, bakery, a large park with a playground and skate park, and mechanics shop.

[3] Statistics New Zealand describes Te Kowhai as a rural settlement, which covers 1.37 km2 (0.53 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 710 as of June 2024,[2] with a population density of 518 people per km2.

Before the 2023 census, the settlement had a smaller boundary, covering 0.75 km2 (0.29 sq mi).

Before the 2023 census, the statistical area had a larger boundary, covering 44.95 km2 (17.36 sq mi).

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 56.5% had no religion, 35.4% were Christian, 0.3% had Māori religious beliefs, 0.1% were Muslim, 0.1% were Buddhist and 1.7% had other religions.