Rangiuru
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 Ward |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial authority | Western Bay of Plenty District Council |
| • Regional council | Bay of Plenty Regional Council |
| • Mayor of Western Bay of Plenty | James Denyer[1] |
| • East Coast MP | Dana Kirkpatrick[2] |
| • Waiariki MP | Rawiri Waititi[3] |
| Area | |
• Total | 22.79 km2 (8.80 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Population (2023 Census)[5] | |
• Total | 333 |
| • Density | 15/km2 (38/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.[6]
Demographics
[edit]Rangiuru community covers 22.79 km2 (8.80 sq mi).[4] It is part of the Rangiuru statistical area.[7]
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 267 | — |
| 2013 | 279 | +0.63% |
| 2018 | 261 | −1.32% |
| 2023 | 312 | +3.63% |
| Source: [5][8] | ||
Rangiuru community had a population of 312 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 51 people (19.5%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 33 people (11.8%) since the 2013 census. There were 162 males, 147 females, and 3 people of other genders in 99 dwellings.[9] 1.0% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. There were 69 people (22.1%) aged under 15 years, 60 (19.2%) aged 15 to 29, 135 (43.3%) aged 30 to 64, and 42 (13.5%) aged 65 or older.[5]
People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 77.9% European (Pākehā); 15.4% Māori; 8.7% Pasifika; 8.7% Asian; 3.8% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 11.5% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 95.2%, Māori by 1.0%, and other languages by 12.5%. No language could be spoken by 1.0% (e.g. too young to talk). The percentage of people born overseas was 22.1, compared with 28.8% nationally.[5]
Religious affiliations were 27.9% Christian, 2.9% Hindu, 1.0% Māori religious beliefs, and 5.8% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 51.9%, and 8.7% of people did not answer the census question.[5]
Of those at least 15 years old, 42 (17.3%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 141 (58.0%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 72 (29.6%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. 33 people (13.6%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 126 (51.9%) full-time, 48 (19.8%) part-time, and 6 (2.5%) unemployed.[5]
Rangiuru statistical area
[edit]The Rangiuru statistical area, which also includes Te Ranga, covers 220.47 km2 (85.12 sq mi)[10] and had an estimated population of 3,250 as of June 2024,[11] 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% |
| 2023 | 2,832 | +1.14% |
| Source: [12][13] | ||
Rangiuru statistical area had a population of 2,832 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 156 people (5.8%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 417 people (17.3%) since the 2013 census. There were 1,500 males, 1,329 females, and 6 people of other genders in 870 dwellings.[14] 1.4% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 36.7 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 576 people (20.3%) aged under 15 years, 573 (20.2%) aged 15 to 29, 1,269 (44.8%) aged 30 to 64, and 417 (14.7%) aged 65 or older.[12]
People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 66.7% European (Pākehā); 35.8% Māori; 6.6% Pasifika; 7.6% Asian; 1.5% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 3.6% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 96.7%, Māori by 10.1%, Samoan by 0.2%, and other languages by 11.3%. No language could be spoken by 1.7% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.3%. The percentage of people born overseas was 16.2, compared with 28.8% nationally.[12]
Religious affiliations were 26.3% Christian, 1.1% Hindu, 0.3% Islam, 4.4% Māori religious beliefs, 0.4% Buddhist, 0.4% New Age, and 3.9% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 53.7%, and 9.9% of people did not answer the census question.[12]
Of those at least 15 years old, 297 (13.2%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 1,254 (55.6%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 708 (31.4%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $40,100, compared with $41,500 nationally. 216 people (9.6%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 1,242 (55.1%) full-time, 327 (14.5%) part-time, and 87 (3.9%) unemployed.[12]
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.[15][16]
In October 2020, the Government committed $500,000 from the Provincial Growth Fund to upgrade the marae, and create 50 jobs.[17]
Education
[edit]Rangiuru School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students,[18] with a roll of 72 as of March 2025.[19][20] The school opened in 1919.[21]
References
[edit]- ^ "Mayor and Councillors". Western Bay of Plenty District Council. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
- ^ "East Coast - Official Result". Electoral Commission. Retrieved 1 June 2025.
- ^ "Waiariki – Official Result". Electoral Commission. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
- ^ a b "Stats NZ Geographic Data Service". Statistical Area 1 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 1 June 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. 7013756 and 7013758. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ NZTA: Tauranga Eastern Link - Frequently Asked Questions
- ^ "Geographic Boundary Viewer". Stats NZ. Statistical Area 1 – 2023 and Statistical Area 2 – 2023.
- ^ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7013756 and 7013758.
- ^ "Totals by topic for dwellings, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "Stats NZ Geographic Data Service". Statistical Area 2 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 1 June 2025.
- ^ "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Rangiuru (192000). Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Rangiuru (192000). 2018 Census place summary: Rangiuru
- ^ "Totals by topic for dwellings, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 1 March 2025.
- ^ "Rangiuru SchoolEducation Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.
- ^ "Rangiuru School History". Rangiuru School. Retrieved 1 June 2025.