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|subdivision_name3 = Te Awamutu, Cambridge, [[Pirongia]], Maungatautari, Kakepuku |
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'''Waipa District |
'''Waipa District''' (or '''Waipā District''') is a [[municipality]] in the [[Waikato|Waikato region]] of [[New Zealand]] that is administered by the [[Waipa District Council]]. Its most populous town is [[Cambridge, New Zealand|Cambridge]]. The seat of the council is at the second most populous town, [[Te Awamutu]]. The district is south and south-east of the city of [[Hamilton, New Zealand|Hamilton]]. It has five wards: [[Te Awamutu]], [[Cambridge, New Zealand|Cambridge]], [[Pirongia]], Maungatautari and Kakepuku. |
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Although the official name remains Waipa District,<ref>{{Cite web|title=NZGB Gazetteer|url=https://gazetteer.linz.govt.nz/place/15027|access-date=2021-06-15|website=gazetteer.linz.govt.nz}}</ref> the council sought in 2020 a simpler means of changing to Waipā District, which is the orthographic form it uses.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Waipā wins support for te reo - Waipa District Council|url=https://www.waipadc.govt.nz/our-council/news?item=id:2b6e8zr4r17q9siqch63|access-date=2021-06-15|website=www.waipadc.govt.nz}}</ref> |
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==Population== |
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The district's population at the {{NZ population data|||y}} was {{NZ population data||y}},<ref name="NZ_population_data"/> of whom approximately 35% lived in each of the main two towns. The district has a land area of 1,473.47 km² (568.91 sq mi). It has five wards: Te Awamutu, Cambridge, [[Pirongia]], Maungatautari and Kakepuku. |
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==History== |
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The District was formed from Waipa [[Counties of New Zealand|County Council]] and its town boroughs in 1989.<ref>{{Cite web |url= http://thecommunityarchive.org.nz/node/66042 |title=Te Awamutu Borough Council|website=thecommunityarchive.org.nz |language=en|access-date=2017-04-30}}</ref> The county boundaries have varied since five ridings were formed in Waipa county in 1876: [[Ngāruawāhia|Newcastle]], [[Hamilton, New Zealand|Hamilton]], [[Mangapiko Stream|Mangapiko]] North and South,<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH18761127.2.21 |title=Counties ridings |work=[[The New Zealand Herald]] |date=27 November 1876 |language=en|access-date=2017-04-30}}</ref> [[Rangiaowhia]]''','''<ref>{{Cite web |url= http://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/tei-Cyc02Cycl-t1-body1-d3-d3-d17.html |title=Rangiaohia|date=1902 |website=nzetc.victoria.ac.nz |access-date=2017-04-30}}</ref> and Pukekura.<ref>{{Cite web |url= http://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/tei-Cyc02Cycl-t1-body1-d3-d3-d32.html |title=Pukekura|date=1902 |website=nzetc.victoria.ac.nz |access-date=2017-04-30}}</ref> In 1902, it covered {{Convert|282|mi2|abbr=on}} and had an additional riding, Tuhikaramea.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/tei-Cyc02Cycl-t1-body1-d3-d3-d14.html |title=Te Awamutu|date=1902|website=nzetc.victoria.ac.nz|access-date=2017-04-30}}</ref> |
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In 1923, Waipa County covered {{Convert|429|mi2|abbr=on}} and had a population of 9,275, with {{Convert|283|mi|abbr=on}} of [[gravel road]]s, {{Convert|506|mi|abbr=on}} of mud roads and {{Convert|153|mi|abbr=on}} of tracks.<ref>{{Cite web|date=3 Aug 1923|title=KAWHIA SETTLER AND RAGLAN ADVERTISER Main Highways - Conference at Hamilton|url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/KSRA19230803.2.27|access-date=2021-10-16|website=paperspast.natlib.govt.nz}}</ref> |
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==Geography== |
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The [[Waikato River]] forms much of the eastern boundary of the district, before it flows north-westward through the district, past [[Cambridge, New Zealand|Cambridge]]. The [[Waipā River]], the Waikato River's main tributary, flows northwards through the western part of the district;<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.topomap.co.nz/NZTopoMap/nz57070/Waipa-River/Waikato|title=Waipā River, Waikato|website=NZ Topo Map |language=en|access-date=2017-04-30}}</ref> the two rivers meet outside the district. The highest mountains are [[Mount Pirongia]] in the west and [[Maungatautari]] in the east. |
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==Demographics== |
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Waipā District covers {{Convert|1470.07|km2||abbr=on}}<ref name="Area">{{Cite web|title=ArcGIS Web Application|url=https://statsnz.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=6f49867abe464f86ac7526552fe19787| access-date=1 March 2022|website=statsnz.maps.arcgis.com}}</ref> and had an estimated population of {{NZ population data 2018|Waipa district|y}} as of {{NZ population data 2018|||y|y||,}} with a population density of {{Decimals|{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2018|Waipa district|y}}|R}}/1470.07|0}} people per km<sup>2</sup>. {{NZ population data 2018|Cambridge|y}} people live in Cambridge and {{NZ population data 2018|Te Awamutu|y}} in Te Awamutu. |
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{{Historical populations|2006|42,501|2013|46,668|2018|53,241|2023|58,686|percentages=pagr|align=left|source=<ref name="Census 2018"/><ref name="Census 2023"/>}} |
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{{Bar chart|title=Ethnicities, 2023 Census|float=left|label_type=Ethnicity|data_type=Population|data_max=50748|label1=New Zealand European|data1=50748|label2=Māori|data2=9303|label3=Pasifika|data3=1332|label4=Asian|data4=3552|label5=MELAA|data5=426|label6=Other|data6=744}} |
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Waipā District had a population of 58,686 in the [[2023 New Zealand census]], an increase of 5,445 people (10.2%) since the [[2018 New Zealand census|2018 census]], and an increase of 12,018 people (25.8%) since the [[2013 New Zealand census|2013 census]]. There were 23,505 dwellings. The median age was 40.9 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 11,751 people (20.0%) aged under 15 years, 9,654 (16.5%) aged 15 to 29, 25,893 (44.1%) aged 30 to 64, and 11,388 (19.4%) aged 65 or older.<ref name="Census 2023"/> |
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Ethnicities were 86.5% European/[[Pākehā]], 15.9% [[Māori people|Māori]], 2.3% [[Pasifika New Zealanders|Pasifika]], 6.1% [[Asian New Zealanders|Asian]], 0.7% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders, and 1.3% other. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.<ref name="Census 2023">{{Cite web|url=https://www.stats.govt.nz/2023-census/|title=2023 Census national and subnational usually resident population counts and dwelling counts|format=Microsoft Excel|publisher=Stats NZ - Tatauranga Aotearoa|access-date=29 May 2024}}</ref> |
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Waipā District had a population of 53,241 at the [[2018 New Zealand census]]. There were 19,518 households, comprising 26,067 males and 27,171 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.96 males per female. |
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The percentage of people born overseas was 18.5, compared with 27.1% nationally. |
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Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 51.6% had no religion, 36.9% were [[Christianity in New Zealand|Christian]], 0.8% had [[Māori religion|Māori religious beliefs]], 0.6% were [[Hinduism in New Zealand|Hindu]], 0.2% were [[Islam in New Zealand|Muslim]], 0.5% were [[Buddhism in New Zealand|Buddhist]] and 1.9% had other religions. |
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Of those at least 15 years old, 8,175 (19.4%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 8,130 (19.2%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $35,500, compared with $31,800 nationally. 8,256 people (19.5%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 21,927 (51.9%) people were employed full-time, 6,345 (15.0%) were part-time, and 1,269 (3.0%) were unemployed.<ref name="Census 2018">{{NZ census 2018|Waipa District (017)|waipa-district|Waipa District}}</ref> |
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!Name !! Area (km<sup>2</sup>) !! Population !! Density (per km<sup>2</sup>) || Households !! Median age !! Median income |
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| Pirongia Ward || style="text-align:right;"|439.14 || style="text-align:right;"|8,766 || style="text-align:right;"|19.96 || style="text-align:right;"|2,991 || 39.2 years || $40,500 |
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| Cambridge Ward || style="text-align:right;"|73.67 || style="text-align:right;"|20,472 || style="text-align:right;"|277.89 || style="text-align:right;"|7,728 || 42.4 years || $34,900 |
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| Maungatautari Ward || style="text-align:right;"|437.26 || style="text-align:right;"|4,191 || style="text-align:right;"|9.58 || style="text-align:right;"|1,461 || 39.0 years || $43,200 |
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| Te Awamutu Ward || style="text-align:right;"|55.28 || style="text-align:right;"|15,891 || style="text-align:right;"|287.46 || style="text-align:right;"|5,973 || 40.4 years || $30,700 |
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| Kakepuku Ward || style="text-align:right;"|464.72 || style="text-align:right;"|3,918 || style="text-align:right;"|8.43 || style="text-align:right;"|1,362 || 36.4 years || $38,900 |
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! New Zealand !! !! !! !! !! 37.4 years !! style="text-align:left;"| $31,800 |
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* [http://www.waipadc.govt.nz/ Council website] |
* [http://www.waipadc.govt.nz/ Council website] |
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* [http://www.waipadc.govt.nz/our-district/about-our-district/ Council's District profile] |
* [http://www.waipadc.govt.nz/our-district/about-our-district/ Council's District profile] |
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* [https://onehera.waikato.ac.nz/nodes/view/1775?keywords=&type=all&lsk=b979ed516603e732bdbd67f0a8874f5b 1935 Waipa County Council map] |
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{{Adjacent communities |
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| Centre = Waipa |
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| N = [[Waikato District|Waikato]], [[Hamilton, New Zealand|Hamilton]] |
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| NE = [[Matamata-Piako District|Matamata-Piako]] |
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| SE = [[South Waikato District|South Waikato]] |
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| S = [[Otorohanga District|Otorohanga]] |
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| W = [[Waikato District|Waikato]] |
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Latest revision as of 04:03, 2 June 2024
Waipa District | |
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Coordinates: 38°00′37″S 175°19′33″E / 38.010278°S 175.325833°E | |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Waikato |
Wards | Te Awamutu Cambridge Pirongia Maungatautari Kakepuku |
Seat | Te Awamutu |
Government | |
• Mayor | Susan O'Regan |
• Territorial authority | Waipa District Council |
Area | |
• Land | 1,470.07 km2 (567.60 sq mi) |
Population (June 2023)[2] | |
• Territorial | 61,100 |
Postcode(s) | |
Area code | 07 |
Website | Waipa District Council |
Waipa District (or Waipā District) is a municipality in the Waikato region of New Zealand that is administered by the Waipa District Council. Its most populous town is Cambridge. The seat of the council is at the second most populous town, Te Awamutu. The district is south and south-east of the city of Hamilton. It has five wards: Te Awamutu, Cambridge, Pirongia, Maungatautari and Kakepuku.
Although the official name remains Waipa District,[3] the council sought in 2020 a simpler means of changing to Waipā District, which is the orthographic form it uses.[4]
History[edit]
The District was formed from Waipa County Council and its town boroughs in 1989.[5] The county boundaries have varied since five ridings were formed in Waipa county in 1876: Newcastle, Hamilton, Mangapiko North and South,[6] Rangiaowhia,[7] and Pukekura.[8] In 1902, it covered 282 sq mi (730 km2) and had an additional riding, Tuhikaramea.[9]
In 1923, Waipa County covered 429 sq mi (1,110 km2) and had a population of 9,275, with 283 mi (455 km) of gravel roads, 506 mi (814 km) of mud roads and 153 mi (246 km) of tracks.[10]
Geography[edit]
The Waikato River forms much of the eastern boundary of the district, before it flows north-westward through the district, past Cambridge. The Waipā River, the Waikato River's main tributary, flows northwards through the western part of the district;[11] the two rivers meet outside the district. The highest mountains are Mount Pirongia in the west and Maungatautari in the east.
The region's economy is based largely on dairy farming and cereal production. The southeastern corner of the district includes the hydroelectric project at Karapiro.
Demographics[edit]
Waipā District covers 1,470.07 km2 (567.60 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 61,100 as of June 2023,[2] with a population density of 42 people per km2. 21,800 people live in Cambridge and 14,000 in Te Awamutu.
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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2006 | 42,501 | — |
2013 | 46,668 | +1.35% |
2018 | 53,241 | +2.67% |
2023 | 58,686 | +1.97% |
Source: [12][13] |
Ethnicity | Population |
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New Zealand European | 50,748
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Māori | 9,303
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Pasifika | 1,332
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Asian | 3,552
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MELAA | 426
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Other | 744
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Waipā District had a population of 58,686 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 5,445 people (10.2%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 12,018 people (25.8%) since the 2013 census. There were 23,505 dwellings. The median age was 40.9 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 11,751 people (20.0%) aged under 15 years, 9,654 (16.5%) aged 15 to 29, 25,893 (44.1%) aged 30 to 64, and 11,388 (19.4%) aged 65 or older.[13]
Ethnicities were 86.5% European/Pākehā, 15.9% Māori, 2.3% Pasifika, 6.1% Asian, 0.7% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders, and 1.3% other. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.[13]
Waipā District had a population of 53,241 at the 2018 New Zealand census. There were 19,518 households, comprising 26,067 males and 27,171 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.96 males per female.
The percentage of people born overseas was 18.5, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 51.6% had no religion, 36.9% were Christian, 0.8% had Māori religious beliefs, 0.6% were Hindu, 0.2% were Muslim, 0.5% were Buddhist and 1.9% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 8,175 (19.4%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 8,130 (19.2%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $35,500, compared with $31,800 nationally. 8,256 people (19.5%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 21,927 (51.9%) people were employed full-time, 6,345 (15.0%) were part-time, and 1,269 (3.0%) were unemployed.[12]
Name | Area (km2) | Population | Density (per km2) | Households | Median age | Median income |
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Pirongia Ward | 439.14 | 8,766 | 19.96 | 2,991 | 39.2 years | $40,500 |
Cambridge Ward | 73.67 | 20,472 | 277.89 | 7,728 | 42.4 years | $34,900 |
Maungatautari Ward | 437.26 | 4,191 | 9.58 | 1,461 | 39.0 years | $43,200 |
Te Awamutu Ward | 55.28 | 15,891 | 287.46 | 5,973 | 40.4 years | $30,700 |
Kakepuku Ward | 464.72 | 3,918 | 8.43 | 1,362 | 36.4 years | $38,900 |
New Zealand | 37.4 years | $31,800 |
References[edit]
- ^ a b "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
- ^ a b "Subnational population estimates (RC, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (regional councils); "Subnational population estimates (TA, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (territorial authorities); "Subnational population estimates (urban rural), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (urban areas)
- ^ "NZGB Gazetteer". gazetteer.linz.govt.nz. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
- ^ "Waipā wins support for te reo - Waipa District Council". www.waipadc.govt.nz. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
- ^ "Te Awamutu Borough Council". thecommunityarchive.org.nz. Retrieved 30 April 2017.
- ^ "Counties ridings". The New Zealand Herald. 27 November 1876. Retrieved 30 April 2017.
- ^ "Rangiaohia". nzetc.victoria.ac.nz. 1902. Retrieved 30 April 2017.
- ^ "Pukekura". nzetc.victoria.ac.nz. 1902. Retrieved 30 April 2017.
- ^ "Te Awamutu". nzetc.victoria.ac.nz. 1902. Retrieved 30 April 2017.
- ^ "KAWHIA SETTLER AND RAGLAN ADVERTISER Main Highways - Conference at Hamilton". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 3 August 1923. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
- ^ "Waipā River, Waikato". NZ Topo Map. Retrieved 30 April 2017.
- ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Waipa District (017). 2018 Census place summary: Waipa District
- ^ a b c "2023 Census national and subnational usually resident population counts and dwelling counts" (Microsoft Excel). Stats NZ - Tatauranga Aotearoa. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
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