Rangiuru | |
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| Coordinates: 37°50′39″S 176°21′40″E / 37.844254°S 176.361105°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Bay of Plenty |
| Territorial authority | Western Bay of Plenty District |
| Ward | Maketu-Te Puke |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial authority | Western Bay of Plenty District Council |
| • Regional council | Bay of Plenty Regional Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 22.78 km2 (8.80 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Population (2018 Census)[2] | |
| • Total | 261 |
| • Density | 11/km2 (30/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
| Postcode | 3189 |
| Area code | 07 |
Rangiuru is a rural community in the Bay of Plenty of New Zealand's North Island.[3]
Demographics[edit]
Rangiuru community is in two SA1 statistical areas which cover 22.78 km2 (8.80 sq mi).[1] The SA1 areas are part of the Rangiuru statistical area.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 267 | — |
| 2013 | 279 | +0.63% |
| 2018 | 261 | −1.32% |
| Source: [2] | ||
Rangiuru community had a population of 261 at the 2018 New Zealand census, a decrease of 18 people (−6.5%) since the 2013 census, and a decrease of 6 people (−2.2%) since the 2006 census. There were 105 households, comprising 132 males and 129 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.02 males per female, with 57 people (21.8%) aged under 15 years, 45 (17.2%) aged 15 to 29, 123 (47.1%) aged 30 to 64, and 42 (16.1%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 88.5% European/Pākehā, 11.5% Māori, 3.4% Pacific peoples, 8.0% Asian, and 2.3% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 56.3% had no religion, 31.0% were Christian and 6.9% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 36 (17.6%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 36 (17.6%) people had no formal qualifications. 57 people (27.9%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 120 (58.8%) people were employed full-time, 45 (22.1%) were part-time, and 6 (2.9%) were unemployed.[2]
Rangiuru statistical area[edit]
The Rangiuru statistical area covers 220.47 km2 (85.12 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 3,220 as of June 2023,[4] with a population density of 15 people per km2.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2,376 | — |
| 2013 | 2,415 | +0.23% |
| 2018 | 2,676 | +2.07% |
| Source: [5] | ||
The statistical area had a population of 2,676 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 261 people (10.8%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 300 people (12.6%) since the 2006 census. There were 876 households, comprising 1,359 males and 1,317 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.03 males per female. The median age was 36.4 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 543 people (20.3%) aged under 15 years, 609 (22.8%) aged 15 to 29, 1,191 (44.5%) aged 30 to 64, and 330 (12.3%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 68.9% European/Pākehā, 33.3% Māori, 3.8% Pacific peoples, 8.3% Asian, and 1.6% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
The percentage of people born overseas was 15.4, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 52.8% had no religion, 32.1% were Christian, 2.2% had Māori religious beliefs, 0.8% were Hindu, 0.4% were Buddhist and 4.0% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 261 (12.2%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 432 (20.3%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $33,200, compared with $31,800 nationally. 321 people (15.0%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 1,200 (56.3%) people were employed full-time, 363 (17.0%) were part-time, and 93 (4.4%) were unemployed.[5]
Marae[edit]
Rangiuru has three local marae:
- Te Matai or Ngāti Kurī Marae and its Tapuika meeting house are affiliated with the Tapuika hapū of Ngāti Kurī.
- Te Paamu Marae and Tia meeting house are affiliated with the Tapuika hapū of Ngāti Marukukere.
- Tūhourangi Marae and Tūhourangi meeting house are affiliated with Tūhourangi.[6][7]
In October 2020, the Government committed $500,000 from the Provincial Growth Fund to upgrade the marae, and create 50 jobs.[8]
Education[edit]
Rangiuru School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students,[9] with a roll of 70 as of February 2024.[10]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
- ^ a b c "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7013756 and 7013758.
- ^ NZTA: Tauranga Eastern Link - Frequently Asked Questions
- ^ "Population estimate tables - NZ.Stat". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Rangiuru (192000). 2018 Census place summary: Rangiuru
- ^ "Te Kāhui Māngai directory". tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri.
- ^ "Māori Maps". maorimaps.com. Te Potiki National Trust.
- ^ "Marae Announcements" (Excel). growregions.govt.nz. Provincial Growth Fund. 9 October 2020.
- ^ "Rangiuru SchoolMinistry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
- ^ "Rangiuru SchoolEducation Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.