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{{Short description|Territorial authority district in Manawatū-Whanganui}} |
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; background:#bfdfff;"|<big>'''Rangitikei District'''</big> |
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|[[List of countries|Country]]: || [[New Zealand]] |
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| image_skyline = Rangitikei District Council.jpg |
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|Other towns:|| [[Bulls, New Zealand|Bulls]], [[Hunterville]], [[Mangaweka]], [[Taihape]] |
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| image_caption = [[Rangitikei District Council]] offices in [[Marton, New Zealand|Marton]] |
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! colspan="2" style="text-align:center; background:#bfdfff;"|Territorial authority |
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|Name:||Rangitikei District |
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|[[Mayor of Rangitikei|Mayor]]:||[[Andy Watson (mayor)|Andy Watson]]<ref>{{cite web|author=Zaryd Wilson |url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/9276853/Former-Rangitikei-mayor-riding-into-sunset |title=Former Rangitikei mayor 'riding into sunset' |publisher=Stuff.co.nz |date=2013-10-12 |accessdate=2015-07-10}}</ref> |
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| image_map = Rangitikei DC.PNG |
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|Deputy Mayor:||Dean McManaway |
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|Extent:||Pukeokahu to Whangaehu;<br>Turangarere to Rangitikei River |
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|Land area:|| 4,479.42 km² (1,729.51 sq mi) |
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|Website:||{{URL|http://www.rangitikei.govt.nz}} |
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|See also:||[[Palmerston North]], [[Wanganui District|Whanganui]] |
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| subdivision_type = Country |
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! colspan="2" style="text-align:center; background:#bfdfff;"|[[Regions of New Zealand|Regional council]] |
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| subdivision_type1 = [[Regions of New Zealand|Region]] |
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|Name:||[[Manawatu-Wanganui Region|Manawatu-Wanganui]] (Horizons Regional Council) |
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| subdivision_name1 = [[Manawatū-Whanganui]] |
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| subdivision_type2 = Wards |
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|Website:||{{url|http://www.horizons.govt.nz/}} |
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| subdivision_name2 = Northern<br />Central<br />Southern |
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| established_title = Formed |
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! colspan="2" style="text-align:center; background:#bfdfff;"|Regional tourism |
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| established_date = 1989 |
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|Name:|| Rangitikei Tourism |
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| seat = [[Marton, New Zealand|Marton]] |
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|Website:||{{URL|http://www.rangitikei.com/}} |
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| leader_title = Mayor |
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[[Image:Rangitikei.jpg|thumb|right|upright|[[Rangitikei River]] near Bulls]] |
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| leader_name = [[Andy Watson (mayor)|Andy Watson]]<ref>{{cite web|author=Zaryd Wilson |url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/9276853/Former-Rangitikei-mayor-riding-into-sunset |title=Former Rangitikei mayor 'riding into sunset' |publisher=[[Stuff (website)|Stuff]] |date=2013-10-12 |access-date=2015-07-10}}</ref> |
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The '''Rangitikei District''' is a [[Territorial authorities of New Zealand|territorial authority]] located primarily in the [[Manawatu-Whanganui Region]] in the [[North Island]] of [[New Zealand]], although a small part, the town of [[Ngamatea]] (13.63% by land area), lies in the [[Hawke's Bay region]]. It is located in the southwest of the island, and follows the catchment area of the [[Rangitikei River]]. |
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| leader_title1 = Deputy Mayor |
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| leader_name1 = Nigel Belsham |
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| leader_title2 = [[Territorial authorities of New Zealand|Territorial authority]] |
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| leader_name2 = [[Rangitikei District Council]] |
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| leader_title3 = MPs |
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| leader_name3 = [[Suze Redmayne]] (National)<br/>[[Debbie Ngarewa-Packer]] (Te Pāti Māori) |
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| population_total = {{NZ population data 2018|Rangitikei district|y}} |
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| population_as_of = {{NZ population data 2018|||y}} |
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| timezone1 = [[Time in New Zealand|NZST]] |
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The '''Rangitikei District''' is a [[Districts of New Zealand|territorial authority district]] located primarily in the [[Manawatū-Whanganui]] region in the [[North Island]] of New Zealand, although a small part, the town of [[Ngamahanga]] (13.63% by land area), lies in the [[Hawke's Bay Region]]. It is located in the southwest of the island, and follows the catchment area of the [[Rangitīkei River]]. |
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The [[Rangitikei District Council]] is the local government authority for this district. It is composed of a [[Mayor of Rangitikei|mayor]], currently [[Andy Watson (mayor)|Andy Watson]], and 11 councillors, one of whom is the deputy mayor. |
The [[Rangitikei District Council]] is the local government authority for this district. It is composed of a [[Mayor of Rangitikei|mayor]], currently [[Andy Watson (mayor)|Andy Watson]], and 11 councillors, one of whom is the deputy mayor. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The Rangitikei District was established in 1989 as part of the [[1989 local government reforms]].<ref name="1989reforms">{{cite web |last1=Derby |first1=Mark |title=Local and regional government - Reforming local government |url=http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/local-and-regional-government/page-5 |publisher=[[Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand]] | |
The Rangitikei District was established in 1989 as part of the [[1989 local government reforms]].<ref name="1989reforms">{{cite web |last1=Derby |first1=Mark |title=Local and regional government - Reforming local government |url=http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/local-and-regional-government/page-5 |publisher=[[Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand]] |access-date=19 July 2016|date=13 July 2012}}</ref> |
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==Geography== |
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Located north of [[Wellington]], the district stretches from the [[South Taranaki Bight]] toward the [[North Island Volcanic Plateau]], forming a trapezium-shaped block that includes the towns of [[Taihape]], [[Bulls, New Zealand|Bulls]], [[Marton, New Zealand|Marton]], [[Hunterville, New Zealand|Hunterville]], and [[Mangaweka]]. The district has an area of 4538 km². |
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==Education== |
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{{Main article|List of schools in Manawatu-Wanganui#Rangitikei District}} |
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;Secondary schools |
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*[[Rangitikei College]], Marton |
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*[[Nga Tawa Diocesan School]], Marton |
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*[[Turakina Maori Girls' College]], Marton (until 2015, now closed)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/education/73852756/turakina-maori-girls-college-closed-due-to-multiple-failures-minister-says|title=Turakina Maori Girls' College closed due to multiple failures, minister says|publisher=[[Stuff.co.nz]]|date=26 November 2015|accessdate=1 February 2016|author=Wilkie, Kelsey}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/74423423/Turakina-Maori-Girls-College-devastated-over-school-closure|title=Turakina Maori Girls' College 'devastated' over school closure|date=25 November 2015|author=Wilkie, Kelsey|publisher=[[Stuff.co.nz]]|accessdate=1 February 2016}}</ref> |
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*[[Taihape Area School]], [[Taihape]] (years 1–13) |
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==Government and politics== |
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===Local government=== |
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{{Main |
{{Main|Rangitikei District Council}} |
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The current [[Mayor of Rangitikei]] is [[Andy Watson (mayor)|Andy Watson]], elected in [[2013 Rangitikei local elections|2013]] and re-elected in [[2016 Rangitikei local elections|2016]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Watson wins Rangitikei chain|URL=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/wanganui-chronicle/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503426&objectid=11139836 |publisher=[[Whanganui Chronicle]] – [[New Zealand Herald|nzherald.co.nz]].|date=14 October 2013|access-date=1 February 2016|author=Wallis, Anna}}</ref> and 2019.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.rangitikei.govt.nz/news/2019/mayor-andy-watson-elected-unopposed-for-a-further-term |title=Mayor Andy Watson elected unopposed for a further term |date=16 August 2019 |publisher=Rangitīkei District Council |access-date=12 January 2020}}</ref> Watson was first elected in 2013 by obtaining 1,983 votes (41.5%) of the vote and a majority of 486 (10.2%) beating incumbent mayor Chalky Leary.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://acs-ltd.co.nz/elections/LGEResults/ELT38RA13_results.pdf|title=Rangitikei District Council – 2013 Triennial Elections|access-date=19 May 2016|publisher=Electionz.com}}</ref> |
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[[File:Rangitikei District Council.jpg|thumb|right|[[Rangitikei District Council]] offices in [[Marton, New Zealand|Marton]].]] |
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The current [[Mayor of Rangitikei]] is [[Andy Watson (mayor)|Andy Watson]], elected in [[Rangitikei local elections, 2013|2013]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Watson wins Rangitikei chain|URL=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/wanganui-chronicle/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503426&objectid=11139836 |publisher=[[Wanganui Chronicle]] – [[New Zealand Herald|nzherald.co.nz]].|date=14 October 2013|accessdate=1 February 2016|author=Wallis, Anna}}</ref> Watson was elected by obtaining 1,983 votes (41.5%) of the vote and a majority of 486 (10.2%) beating incumbent mayor Chalky Leary.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://acs-ltd.co.nz/elections/LGEResults/ELT38RA13_results.pdf|title=Rangitikei District Council – 2013 Triennial Elections|accessdate=19 May 2016|publisher=Electionz.com}}</ref> |
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[[Rangitikei District Council]] is served by eleven councillors elected across five wards. Two councillors are elected from the Bulls ward, one from the Hunterville ward, four from the Marton ward, three from the Taihape ward and one from the Turakina board.<ref name="2013rangitikei">{{cite web|url=https://www.rangitikei.govt.nz/council/mayor-councillors/councillors|title=Councillors|publisher=Rangitikei District Council| |
[[Rangitikei District Council]] is served by eleven councillors elected across five wards. Two councillors are elected from the Bulls ward, one from the Hunterville ward, four from the Marton ward, three from the Taihape ward and one from the Turakina board.<ref name="2013rangitikei">{{cite web|url=https://www.rangitikei.govt.nz/council/mayor-councillors/councillors|title=Councillors|publisher=Rangitikei District Council|access-date=1 February 2016}}</ref> |
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District Council, 2013–16 term:<ref name="2013rangitikei"/> |
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|colspan=2| '''Mayor''' |
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|'''[[Andy Watson (mayor)|Andy Watson]]''' |
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|rowspan=6 align=center|'''Councillors''' |
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| Bulls ward |
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| Tim Harris<br>Rebecca McNeil |
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| Hunterville ward |
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| Dean McManaway |
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| Marton ward |
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| Cath Ash<br>Nigel Belsham<br>Mike Jones<br>Lynne Sheridan |
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| Taihape ward |
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| Richard Aslett<br>Angus Gordon<br>Ruth Rainey |
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| Turakina ward |
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| Soraya Peke-Mason |
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===Regional government=== |
===Regional government=== |
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Rangitikei District is one of ten districts located partially or entirely within the [[ |
Rangitikei District is one of ten districts located partially or entirely within the [[Manawatū-Whanganui]] region. As such, it is represented on the Manawatū-Whanganui Regional Council, known as [[Horizons Regional Council]]. Two of the twelve regional councillors are elected by the district in the Manawatu - Rangitikei ward; the two regional councillors elected in the 2016 elections are Bruce Gordon and Gordon McKellar.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.horizons.govt.nz/about-us/council/|title=Council|publisher=[[Horizons Regional Council]]|access-date=1 February 2016}}</ref> |
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===National government=== |
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Rangitikei is located in the [[New Zealand electorates#General electorates|general electorate]] of [[Rangitīkei (New Zealand electorate)|Rangitīkei]] and in the [[Māori electorate]] of [[Te Tai Hauāuru]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.elections.org.nz/voters/find-my-electorate| |
Rangitikei is located in the [[New Zealand electorates#General electorates|general electorate]] of [[Rangitīkei (New Zealand electorate)|Rangitīkei]] and in the [[Māori electorates|Māori electorate]] of [[Te Tai Hauāuru]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.elections.org.nz/voters/find-my-electorate|access-date=1 February 2016|publisher=[[Electoral Commission (New Zealand)|Electoral Commission]]|title=Find my Electorate}}</ref> Rangitīkei has been a safe [[New Zealand National Party|National Party]] seat since the [[1938 New Zealand general election|1938 election]] with the exception of 1978–1984 when it was held by [[Bruce Beetham]] of the [[Social Credit Party (New Zealand)|Social Credit Party]]. Since [[2023 New Zealand general election|2023]] it is held by [[Suze Redmayne]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.parliament.nz/en/mps-and-electorates/members-of-parliament/redmayne-suze/|title=Suze Redmayne|publisher=[[New Zealand Parliament]]|access-date=21 May 2024|date=17 May 2024}}</ref> |
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Te Tai Hauāuru is a more volatile seat, having been held by three different parties since [[1996 New Zealand general election|1996]], i.e. [[New Zealand First]], [[Te Pāti Māori]] and the [[New Zealand Labour Party|Labour Party]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.parliament.nz/en-nz/mpp/electorates/2011/DBHOH_Lib_EP_Te%20Tai%20Hauauru_TOC_1/te-tai-hau%C4%81uru-electorate-profile |title=Te Tai Hauāuru Electorate Profile|publisher=[[New Zealand Parliament]]|access-date=1 February 2016|date=30 September 2012}}</ref> Since [[2023 New Zealand general election|2023]], it has been held by [[Debbie Ngarewa-Packer]] of Te Pāti Māori.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.parliament.nz/en/mps-and-electorates/members-of-parliament/ngarewa-packer-debbie/|title=Debbie Ngarewa-Packer|publisher=[[New Zealand Parliament]]|access-date=21 May 2024|date=27 March 2024}}</ref> |
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==Geography== |
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[[File:Rangitikei.jpg|thumb|right|upright|[[Rangitīkei River]] at [[Mangaweka]]]] |
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Located north of [[Wellington]], the district stretches from the [[South Taranaki Bight]] toward the [[North Island Volcanic Plateau]], forming a trapezium-shaped block that includes the towns of [[Taihape]], [[Bulls, New Zealand|Bulls]], [[Marton, New Zealand|Marton]], [[Hunterville, New Zealand|Hunterville]], and [[Mangaweka]]. The district has a land area of 4,483.91 km².<ref name="Area"/> |
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===Climate=== |
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Te Tai Hauāuru is a more volatile seat, having been held by three different parties since [[New Zealand general election, 1996|1996]], i.e. [[New Zealand First]], the [[Māori Party]] and the [[New Zealand Labour Party|Labour Party]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.parliament.nz/en-nz/mpp/electorates/2011/DBHOH_Lib_EP_Te%20Tai%20Hauauru_TOC_1/te-tai-hau%C4%81uru-electorate-profile |title=Te Tai Hauāuru Electorate Profile|publisher=[[New Zealand Parliament]]|accessdate=1 February 2016|date=30 September 2012}}</ref> Since [[New Zealand general election, 2014|2014]] it is held by [[Adrian Rurawhe]] of the Labour Party.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.parliament.nz/en-nz/mpp/mps/current/51MP3481/rurawhe-adrian|title=Rurawhe, Adrian|publisher=[[New Zealand Parliament]]|accessdate=1 February 2016|date=4 December 2015}}</ref> |
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Rangitikei's climate is temperate and has few extremes compared to many parts of New Zealand. According to the [[Köppen climate classification]], this climate is classified as [[oceanic climate]] (Cfb). Summers are warm, with average temperatures in the low 20s. The most settled weather occurs in summer and early autumn. Winters are mild near the coast and on the plains; it is colder inland and in the hill country, but often frosty, clear and calm. Snowfall occasionally settles in areas 400 m above sea level, such as Taihape. Annual rainfall is moderate, and annual hours of bright sunshine can average over 2,000.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rangitikei.govt.nz/district/about-rangitikei/weather-climate|title=Weather & Climate|publisher=[[Rangitikei District Council]]|access-date=23 July 2016}}</ref> |
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| Jan high C =22.1 |
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| Feb high C =22.5 |
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| Mar high C =20.7 |
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| Apr high C =18.1 |
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| May high C =15.1 |
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| Jun high C =12.8 |
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| Jul high C =12.1 |
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| Aug high C =12.9 |
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| Sep high C =14.5 |
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| Oct high C =16.4 |
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| Nov high C =18.3 |
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| Dec high C =20.3 |
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| year high C =17.2 |
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| Jan mean C =17.4 |
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| Feb mean C =17.7 |
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| Mar mean C =16.1 |
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| Apr mean C =13.7 |
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| May mean C =11.0 |
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| Jun mean C =8.9 |
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| Jul mean C =8.2 |
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| Aug mean C =8.9 |
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| Sep mean C =10.5 |
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| Oct mean C =12.3 |
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| Nov mean C =14.0 |
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| Dec mean C =15.9 |
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| year mean C =12.9 |
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| Jan low C =12.8 |
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| Feb low C =12.9 |
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| Mar low C =11.6 |
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| Apr low C =9.3 |
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| May low C =7.0 |
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| Jun low C =5.1 |
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| Jul low C =4.3 |
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| Aug low C =4.9 |
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| Sep low C =6.6 |
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| Oct low C =8.2 |
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| Nov low C =9.8 |
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| Dec low C =11.6 |
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| year low C =8.7 |
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| Jan rain mm =79.7 |
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| Feb rain mm =65.2 |
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| Mar rain mm =80.4 |
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| Apr rain mm =73.0 |
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| May rain mm =92.3 |
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| Jun rain mm =98.9 |
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| Jul rain mm =97.2 |
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| Aug rain mm =85.1 |
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| Sep rain mm =80.9 |
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| Oct rain mm =93.2 |
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| Nov rain mm =79.0 |
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| Dec rain mm =92.0 |
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| year rain mm =1016.9 |
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|source=Climate-charts.com<ref name='climate'>{{cite web|url=http://www.climate-charts.com/Locations/n/NZ9300000E050340.php|title=Marton Ross St., New Zealand|publisher=Climate-charts.com|access-date=23 July 2016}}</ref> |
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|source 2=Climate-data.org<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.climate-data.org/location/28899/|title=Climate: Marton|publisher=Climate-data.org|access-date=23 July 2016}}</ref> |
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| Jan high C =21.6 |
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| Feb high C =21.8 |
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| Mar high C =19.8 |
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| Apr high C =16.9 |
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| May high C =13.7 |
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| Jun high C =11.2 |
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| Jul high C =10.5 |
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| Aug high C =11.4 |
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| Sep high C =13.3 |
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| Oct high C =15.5 |
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| Nov high C =17.6 |
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| Dec high C =19.8 |
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| year high C =16.1 |
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| Jan mean C =16.4 |
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| Feb mean C =16.6 |
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| Mar mean C =14.9 |
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| Apr mean C =12.2 |
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| May mean C =9.4 |
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| Jun mean C =7.2 |
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| Jul mean C =6.4 |
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==Demographics== |
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Rangitikei District covers {{Convert|4483.91|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=5 March 2022|website=statsnz.maps.arcgis.com}}</ref> and had an estimated population of {{NZ population data 2018|Rangitikei district|y}} as of {{NZ population data 2018|||y|y||,}} with a population density of {{Decimals|{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2018|Rangitikei district|y}}|R}}/4483.91|1}} people per km<sup>2</sup>. |
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|source = <ref name="2013census">{{cite web |url= http://www.stats.govt.nz/Census/2013-census/profile-and-summary-reports/quickstats-about-a-place.aspx?request_value=14243&tabname=Populationanddwellings |title= 2013 Census tables about a place: Rangitikei District |publisher=[[Statistics New Zealand]] |access-date= 1 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://www2.stats.govt.nz/domino/external/pasfull/pasfull.nsf/7cf46ae26dcb6800cc256a62000a2248/4c2567ef00247c6acc256aff00093231?OpenDocument |title=1996 Census of Population and Dwellings – Census Night Population |publisher=[[Statistics New Zealand]] |access-date=1 February 2016 |date=28 February 1997 |url-status=dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160213015502/http://www2.stats.govt.nz/domino/external/pasfull/pasfull.nsf/7cf46ae26dcb6800cc256a62000a2248/4c2567ef00247c6acc256aff00093231?OpenDocument |archive-date=13 February 2016 }}</ref><ref name="Census 2018"/><ref name="Census 2023"/> |
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2013 Census tables about a place: Rangitikei District |publisher= [[Statistics New Zealand]] |accessdate= 1 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www2.stats.govt.nz/domino/external/pasfull/pasfull.nsf/7cf46ae26dcb6800cc256a62000a2248/4c2567ef00247c6acc256aff00093231?OpenDocument |title=1996 Census of Population and Dwellings – Census Night Population |publisher=[[Statistics New Zealand]] |accessdate= 1 February 2016 |date=28 February 1997}}</ref> |
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|1986 |17694 |
|1986 |17694 |
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|1991 |16676 |
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Rangitikei District had a population of 15,663 in the [[2023 New Zealand census]], an increase of 636 people (4.2%) since the [[2018 New Zealand census|2018 census]], and an increase of 1,644 people (11.7%) since the [[2013 New Zealand census|2013 census]]. There were 7,041 dwellings. The median age was 41.1 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 3,033 people (19.4%) aged under 15 years, 2,655 (17.0%) aged 15 to 29, 6,816 (43.5%) aged 30 to 64, and 3,159 (20.2%) aged 65 or older.<ref name="Census 2023"/> |
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Ethnicities were 79.6% European/[[Pākehā]], 28.2% [[Māori people|Māori]], 5.5% [[Pasifika New Zealanders|Pasifika]], 2.9% [[Asian New Zealanders|Asian]], 0.5% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders, and 1.5% 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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Rangitikei District had a population of 15,027 at the [[2018 New Zealand census]]. There were 5,721 households, comprising 7,554 males and 7,473 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.01 males per female. |
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The percentage of people born overseas was 12.1, compared with 27.1% nationally. |
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Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 46.1% had no religion, 38.5% were [[Christianity in New Zealand|Christian]], 4.9% had [[Māori religion|Māori religious beliefs]], 0.2% were [[Hinduism in New Zealand|Hindu]], 0.2% were [[Islam in New Zealand|Muslim]], 0.2% were [[Buddhism in New Zealand|Buddhist]] and 1.3% had other religions. |
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Of those at least 15 years old, 1,365 (11.5%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 2,964 (24.9%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $27,200, compared with $31,800 nationally. 1,242 people (10.4%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 5,742 (48.3%) people were employed full-time, 1,884 (15.8%) were part-time, and 417 (3.5%) were unemployed.<ref name="Census 2018">{{NZ census 2018|Rangitikei District (038)|rangitikei-district|Rangitikei 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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! style="text-align:center;" colspan="4"| '''Towns and meshblocks in Rangitikei'''<ref name="2013census"/> |
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| Taihape Ward{{efn|Now part of the Northern Ward}} || style="text-align:right;"|3,091.56 || style="text-align:right;"|3,456 || style="text-align:right;"|1.12 || style="text-align:right;"|1,347 || 40.6 years || $30,000 |
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| || <center>'''[[List of towns in New Zealand|Town]]'''<br>'''or ''[[meshblock]]'''''</center> || '''{{H:title|Population|Pop.}}''' || style="text-align:center;"| '''{{H:title|Percentage of Rangitikei's population|% Total}}''' |
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| Hunterville Ward{{efn|Now split between the Northern and Central wards}} || style="text-align:right;"|650.39 || style="text-align:right;"|1,293 || style="text-align:right;"|1.99 || style="text-align:right;"|522 || 43.1 years || $27,200 |
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|1 || [[Marton, New Zealand|Marton]] || 4,548 || 32.4% |
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| Bulls Ward{{efn|Now part of the Southern Ward}} || style="text-align:right;"|272.65 || style="text-align:right;"|2,790 || style="text-align:right;"|10.23 || style="text-align:right;"|1,011 || 34.2 years || $32,500 |
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|2 || ''[[Lake Alice, Manawatu-Wanganui|Lake Alice]]'' || 2,724 || 19.4% |
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| Marton Ward{{efn|Now part of the Central Ward}} || style="text-align:right;"|206.15 || style="text-align:right;"|6,255 || style="text-align:right;"|30.34 || style="text-align:right;"|2,415 || 45.0 years || $24,200 |
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|3 || ''[[Pohonui-Porewa]]'' || 2,031 || 14.5% |
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| Turakina Ward{{efn|Now split between the Southern and Central wards}} || style="text-align:right;"|262.98 || style="text-align:right;"|1,230 || style="text-align:right;"|4.68 || style="text-align:right;"|429 || 41.6 years || $27,900 |
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|4 || [[Bulls, New Zealand|Bulls]] || 1,515 || 10.8% |
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! New Zealand !! !! !! !! !! 37.4 years !! style="text-align:left;"| $31,800 |
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|5 || [[Taihape]] || 1,509 || 10.8% |
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|6 || ''[[Moawhango]]'' || 651 || 4.6% |
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|7 || [[Hunterville]] || 429 || 3.1% |
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|8 || [[Rātana pā|Ratana]] || 327 || 2.3% |
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|9 || [[Mangaweka]] || 150 || 1.1% |
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|10 || [[Koitiata]] || 108 || 0.8% |
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|11 || ''[[Ngamatea]]'' || 27 || 0.2% |
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Rangitikei District had a population of 14,019 according to the 2013 [[New Zealand Census of Population and Dwellings|census]]. This is a decrease of 693, or 4.7 percent, since the 2006 census. There were 5,733 occupied dwellings, 912 unoccupied dwellings, and 18 dwellings under construction.<ref name="2013census"/> |
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Of the residential population, 6,951 (49.6%) were male compared to 48.7% nationally, and 7,068 (50.4%) were female, compared to 51.3% nationally. The district had a median age of 41.8 years, 3.8 years above the national median age of 38.0 years. People aged 65 and over made up 17.6% of the population, compared to 14.3% nationally, and people under 15 years made up 21.1%, compared to 20.4% nationally.<ref name="2013census"/> |
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Rangitikei's ethnicity is made up of (national figures in brackets): 80.6% [[European New Zealander|European]] (74.0%), 24.3% [[Māori people|Māori]] (14.9%), 1.6% [[Asian people|Asian]] (11.8%), 3.9% [[Pacific Islander]]s (7.4%), 0.1% Middle Eastern, Latin American or African (1.2%), and 2.4% Other (1.7%).<ref name="2013census"/> |
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The district had an unemployment rate of 6.1% of people 15 years and over, compared to 7.4% nationally. The median annual income of all people 15 years and over was $25,700, compared to $28,500 nationally. Of those, 39.9% earned under $20,000, compared to 38.2% nationally, while 19.7% earned over $50,000, compared to 26.7% nationally.<ref name="2013census"/> |
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===Subdivisions=== |
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The district is further subdivided into seven towns and four [[meshblocks]]. The meshblocks encompass the surrounding rural areas that are not towns and as such are larger in geographic size. Rangitikei's towns are: [[Bulls, New Zealand|Bulls]], [[Hunterville]], [[Koitiata]], [[Mangaweka]], [[Marton, New Zealand|Marton]], [[Ratana Community]] and [[Taihape]]; and its meshblocks are: [[Lake Alice, Manawatu-Wanganui|Lake Alice]], [[Moawhango]], [[Ngamatea]] and [[Pohonui-Porewa]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stats.govt.nz/StatsMaps/Home/Maps/2013-census-quickstats-about-a-place-map.aspx|title=2013 Census map – QuickStats about a place|accessdate=2 February 2016|publisher=[[Statistics New Zealand]]}}</ref> |
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As meshblocks—despite their larger size—are the smallest administrative units recorded by [[Statistics New Zealand]], there are small townships of which the demographic statistics are not recorded; all of which are in these meshblocks. These include: [[Crofton, New Zealand|Crofton]], [[Mangamahu]], [[Mataroa]], [[Ohingaiti]], [[Pukeokahu]], [[Santoft, New Zealand|Santoft]], [[Turakina, New Zealand|Turakina]], [[Utiku]] and [[Whangaehu]]. |
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==Transport== |
==Transport== |
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===Roads=== |
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[[State Highway 1 (New Zealand)|State Highway 1]] [[File:State Highway 1 NZ.svg|20px|link=New Zealand State Highway 1]] goes through Bulls. The North Island portion of this national state highway, one of only eight in New Zealand, begins at [[Cape Reinga / Te Rerenga Wairua]] and ends at [[Wellington International Airport]]—passing through Bulls at 925 km. |
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[[State Highway 3 (New Zealand)|State Highway 3]] [[File:State Highway 3 NZ.svg|20px|link=New Zealand State Highway 3]] passes through Bulls. This highway connects [[Woodville, New Zealand|Woodville]] (25 km east of [[Palmerston North]]) and [[Hamilton, New Zealand|Hamilton]] via [[New Plymouth]]. |
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[[New Zealand State Highway 54|State Highway 54]] [[File:State Highway 54 NZ.svg|20px|link=New Zealand State Highway 54]] connects Palmerston North and SH 1 at Vinegar Hill via [[Feilding]]. |
[[New Zealand State Highway 54|State Highway 54]] [[File:State Highway 54 NZ.svg|20px|link=New Zealand State Highway 54]] connects Palmerston North and SH 1 at Vinegar Hill via [[Feilding]]. |
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===Public transport=== |
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[[InterCity (New Zealand)|InterCity]] runs five daily and three non-daily bus services in Marton and Bulls. These include [[ |
[[InterCity (New Zealand)|InterCity]] runs five daily and three non-daily bus services in Marton and Bulls. These include [[Whanganui]]–[[Wellington]], Palmerston North–[[Auckland]], [[Tauranga]]–Wellington, Wellington–New Plymouth and Auckland–Palmerston North.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.intercity.co.nz/travel-info/timetable/lookup/MTN|title=Marton – Bus Timetable|publisher=[[InterCity (New Zealand)|InterCity]]|access-date=1 February 2016|date=1 February 2016}}</ref> |
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Marton used to be serviced by the [[North Island Main Trunk]] (or Overlander), a railway line connecting Auckland and Wellington. However, in 2012 the Overlander was replaced by the Northern Explorer, which has fewer stops and does not stop in Marton. |
Marton used to be serviced by the [[North Island Main Trunk]] (or Overlander), a railway line connecting Auckland and Wellington. However, in 2012 the Overlander was replaced by the Northern Explorer, which has fewer stops and does not stop in Marton. |
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The nearest airports to the district are [[Whanganui Airport]], located 37 |
The nearest airports to the district are [[Whanganui Airport]], located 37 km west (of Marton), and [[Palmerston North Airport]], located 44 km southeast. Both airports are domestic only. |
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==Education== |
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{{Main|List of schools in Manawatū-Whanganui#Rangitikei District}} |
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*[[Rangitikei College]], Marton |
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*[[Nga Tawa Diocesan School]], Marton |
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*[[Turakina Maori Girls' College]], Marton (until 2015, now closed)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/education/73852756/turakina-maori-girls-college-closed-due-to-multiple-failures-minister-says|title=Turakina Maori Girls' College closed due to multiple failures, minister says|publisher=[[Stuff (website)|Stuff]]|date=26 November 2015|access-date=1 February 2016|author=Wilkie, Kelsey}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/74423423/Turakina-Maori-Girls-College-devastated-over-school-closure|title=Turakina Maori Girls' College 'devastated' over school closure|date=25 November 2015|author=Wilkie, Kelsey|publisher=[[Stuff (website)|Stuff]]|access-date=1 February 2016}}</ref> |
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*[[Taihape Area School]], [[Taihape]] (years 1–13) |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[Parewahawaha Marae]] |
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*[[Mayor of Rangitikei]] |
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*[[Rangitikei District Council]] |
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*[[Rangitikei local elections, 2013]] |
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*[[Rangitikei mayoral election, 2013]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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{{Reflist |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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{{Commons category}} |
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* [http://www.rangitikei.govt.nz/ Rangitikei District Council] |
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* [http://www.rangitikei.com/ Rangitikei.com] |
* [http://www.rangitikei.com/ Rangitikei.com] |
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* [http://www.rivervalley.co.nz/ Recreation] |
* [http://www.rivervalley.co.nz/ Recreation] |
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* [http://www.movetothecountry.co.nz/information/district-history-i-1.html Some information about the history of the Rangitikei District] at [http://www.movetothecountry.co.nz www.movetothecountry.co.nz] |
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20081014025917/http://www.movetothecountry.co.nz/information/district-history-i-1.html Some information about the history of the Rangitikei District] at [https://web.archive.org/web/20081014025516/http://www.movetothecountry.co.nz/ www.movetothecountry.co.nz] |
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| Centre = Rangitikei |
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| N = [[Taupō District|Taupō]] |
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| E = [[Hastings District, New Zealand|Hastings]]<br/>[[Central Hawke's Bay District|Central Hawke's Bay]] |
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| S = [[Manawatū District|Manawatū]] |
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| SW = ''[[South Taranaki Bight]]'' |
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| W = [[Whanganui District|Whanganui]] |
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| NW = [[Ruapehu District|Ruapehu]] |
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Latest revision as of 04:24, 2 June 2024
Rangitikei District | |
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 Rangitikei District Council offices in Marton | |
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| Coordinates: 39°47′10″S 175°38′13″E / 39.786°S 175.637°E | |
| Land | Neuseeland |
| Region | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Wards | Northern Central Southern |
| Formed | 1989 |
| Seat | Marton |
| Regierung | |
| • Mayor | Andy Watson[1] |
| • Deputy Mayor | Nigel Belsham |
| • Territorial authority | Rangitikei District Council |
| • MPs | Suze Redmayne (National) Debbie Ngarewa-Packer (Te Pāti Māori) |
| Area | |
| • Land | 4,483.91 km2 (1,731.25 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2023)[3] | |
| • Total | 16,300 |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
| Postcode(s) | |
| Website | www |
The Rangitikei District is a territorial authority district located primarily in the Manawatū-Whanganui region in the North Island of New Zealand, although a small part, the town of Ngamahanga (13.63% by land area), lies in the Hawke's Bay Region. It is located in the southwest of the island, and follows the catchment area of the Rangitīkei River.
The Rangitikei District Council is the local government authority for this district. It is composed of a mayor, currently Andy Watson, and 11 councillors, one of whom is the deputy mayor.
History
[edit]The Rangitikei District was established in 1989 as part of the 1989 local government reforms.[4]
Government and politics
[edit]Local government
[edit]The current Mayor of Rangitikei is Andy Watson, elected in 2013 and re-elected in 2016[5] and 2019.[6] Watson was first elected in 2013 by obtaining 1,983 votes (41.5%) of the vote and a majority of 486 (10.2%) beating incumbent mayor Chalky Leary.[7]
Rangitikei District Council is served by eleven councillors elected across five wards. Two councillors are elected from the Bulls ward, one from the Hunterville ward, four from the Marton ward, three from the Taihape ward and one from the Turakina board.[8]
Regional government
[edit]Rangitikei District is one of ten districts located partially or entirely within the Manawatū-Whanganui region. As such, it is represented on the Manawatū-Whanganui Regional Council, known as Horizons Regional Council. Two of the twelve regional councillors are elected by the district in the Manawatu - Rangitikei ward; the two regional councillors elected in the 2016 elections are Bruce Gordon and Gordon McKellar.[9]
National government
[edit]Rangitikei is located in the general electorate of Rangitīkei and in the Māori electorate of Te Tai Hauāuru.[10] Rangitīkei has been a safe National Party seat since the 1938 election with the exception of 1978–1984 when it was held by Bruce Beetham of the Social Credit Party. Since 2023 it is held by Suze Redmayne.[11]
Te Tai Hauāuru is a more volatile seat, having been held by three different parties since 1996, i.e. New Zealand First, Te Pāti Māori and the Labour Party.[12] Since 2023, it has been held by Debbie Ngarewa-Packer of Te Pāti Māori.[13]
Geography
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Located north of Wellington, the district stretches from the South Taranaki Bight toward the North Island Volcanic Plateau, forming a trapezium-shaped block that includes the towns of Taihape, Bulls, Marton, Hunterville, and Mangaweka. The district has a land area of 4,483.91 km².[2]
Climate
[edit]Rangitikei's climate is temperate and has few extremes compared to many parts of New Zealand. According to the Köppen climate classification, this climate is classified as oceanic climate (Cfb). Summers are warm, with average temperatures in the low 20s. The most settled weather occurs in summer and early autumn. Winters are mild near the coast and on the plains; it is colder inland and in the hill country, but often frosty, clear and calm. Snowfall occasionally settles in areas 400 m above sea level, such as Taihape. Annual rainfall is moderate, and annual hours of bright sunshine can average over 2,000.[14]
| Climate data for Marton | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 22.1 (71.8) |
22.5 (72.5) |
20.7 (69.3) |
18.1 (64.6) |
15.1 (59.2) |
12.8 (55.0) |
12.1 (53.8) |
12.9 (55.2) |
14.5 (58.1) |
16.4 (61.5) |
18.3 (64.9) |
20.3 (68.5) |
17.2 (63.0) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 17.4 (63.3) |
17.7 (63.9) |
16.1 (61.0) |
13.7 (56.7) |
11.0 (51.8) |
8.9 (48.0) |
8.2 (46.8) |
8.9 (48.0) |
10.5 (50.9) |
12.3 (54.1) |
14.0 (57.2) |
15.9 (60.6) |
12.9 (55.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 12.8 (55.0) |
12.9 (55.2) |
11.6 (52.9) |
9.3 (48.7) |
7.0 (44.6) |
5.1 (41.2) |
4.3 (39.7) |
4.9 (40.8) |
6.6 (43.9) |
8.2 (46.8) |
9.8 (49.6) |
11.6 (52.9) |
8.7 (47.7) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 79.7 (3.14) |
65.2 (2.57) |
80.4 (3.17) |
73.0 (2.87) |
92.3 (3.63) |
98.9 (3.89) |
97.2 (3.83) |
85.1 (3.35) |
80.9 (3.19) |
93.2 (3.67) |
79.0 (3.11) |
92.0 (3.62) |
1,016.9 (40.04) |
| Source 1: Climate-charts.com[15] | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: Climate-data.org[16] | |||||||||||||
| Climate data for Taihape | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 21.6 (70.9) |
21.8 (71.2) |
19.8 (67.6) |
16.9 (62.4) |
13.7 (56.7) |
11.2 (52.2) |
10.5 (50.9) |
11.4 (52.5) |
13.3 (55.9) |
15.5 (59.9) |
17.6 (63.7) |
19.8 (67.6) |
16.1 (61.0) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 16.4 (61.5) |
16.6 (61.9) |
14.9 (58.8) |
12.2 (54.0) |
9.4 (48.9) |
7.2 (45.0) |
6.4 (43.5) |
7.3 (45.1) |
9.1 (48.4) |
11.0 (51.8) |
12.8 (55.0) |
14.9 (58.8) |
11.5 (52.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 11.3 (52.3) |
11.4 (52.5) |
10.1 (50.2) |
7.6 (45.7) |
5.2 (41.4) |
3.3 (37.9) |
2.4 (36.3) |
3.2 (37.8) |
4.9 (40.8) |
6.6 (43.9) |
8.1 (46.6) |
10.0 (50.0) |
7.0 (44.6) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 78 (3.1) |
59 (2.3) |
77 (3.0) |
64 (2.5) |
88 (3.5) |
88 (3.5) |
90 (3.5) |
78 (3.1) |
80 (3.1) |
79 (3.1) |
72 (2.8) |
100 (3.9) |
953 (37.5) |
| Source: Climate-data.org[17] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
[edit]Rangitikei District covers 4,483.91 km2 (1,731.25 sq mi)[2] and had an estimated population of 16,300 as of June 2023,[3] with a population density of 3.6 people per km2.
| Ethnicity | Population |
|---|---|
| New Zealand European | |
| Māori | |
| Pasifika | |
| Asian | |
| MELAA | |
| Other |
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 17,694 | — |
| 1991 | 16,676 | −1.18% |
| 1996 | 16,531 | −0.17% |
| 2001 | 15,102 | −1.79% |
| 2006 | 14,712 | −0.52% |
| 2013 | 14,019 | −0.69% |
| 2018 | 15,027 | +1.40% |
| 2023 | 15,663 | +0.83% |
| Source: [18][19][20][21] | ||
Rangitikei District had a population of 15,663 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 636 people (4.2%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 1,644 people (11.7%) since the 2013 census. There were 7,041 dwellings. The median age was 41.1 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 3,033 people (19.4%) aged under 15 years, 2,655 (17.0%) aged 15 to 29, 6,816 (43.5%) aged 30 to 64, and 3,159 (20.2%) aged 65 or older.[21]
Ethnicities were 79.6% European/Pākehā, 28.2% Māori, 5.5% Pasifika, 2.9% Asian, 0.5% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders, and 1.5% other. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.[21]
Rangitikei District had a population of 15,027 at the 2018 New Zealand census. There were 5,721 households, comprising 7,554 males and 7,473 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.01 males per female.
The percentage of people born overseas was 12.1, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 46.1% had no religion, 38.5% were Christian, 4.9% had Māori religious beliefs, 0.2% were Hindu, 0.2% were Muslim, 0.2% were Buddhist and 1.3% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 1,365 (11.5%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 2,964 (24.9%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $27,200, compared with $31,800 nationally. 1,242 people (10.4%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 5,742 (48.3%) people were employed full-time, 1,884 (15.8%) were part-time, and 417 (3.5%) were unemployed.[20]
| Name | Area (km2) | Population | Density (per km2) | Households | Median age | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taihape Ward[a] | 3,091.56 | 3,456 | 1.12 | 1,347 | 40.6 years | $30,000 |
| Hunterville Ward[b] | 650.39 | 1,293 | 1.99 | 522 | 43.1 years | $27,200 |
| Bulls Ward[c] | 272.65 | 2,790 | 10.23 | 1,011 | 34.2 years | $32,500 |
| Marton Ward[d] | 206.15 | 6,255 | 30.34 | 2,415 | 45.0 years | $24,200 |
| Turakina Ward[e] | 262.98 | 1,230 | 4.68 | 429 | 41.6 years | $27,900 |
| Neuseeland | 37.4 years | $31,800 |
Transport
[edit]Roads
[edit]State Highway 1 
goes through Bulls. The North Island portion of this national state highway, one of only eight in New Zealand, begins at Cape Reinga / Te Rerenga Wairua and ends at Wellington International Airport—passing through Bulls at 925 km.
State Highway 3 
passes through Bulls. This highway connects Woodville (25 km east of Palmerston North) and Hamilton via New Plymouth.
State Highway 54 
connects Palmerston North and SH 1 at Vinegar Hill via Feilding.
Public transport
[edit]InterCity runs five daily and three non-daily bus services in Marton and Bulls. These include Whanganui–Wellington, Palmerston North–Auckland, Tauranga–Wellington, Wellington–New Plymouth and Auckland–Palmerston North.[22]
Marton used to be serviced by the North Island Main Trunk (or Overlander), a railway line connecting Auckland and Wellington. However, in 2012 the Overlander was replaced by the Northern Explorer, which has fewer stops and does not stop in Marton.
The nearest airports to the district are Whanganui Airport, located 37 km west (of Marton), and Palmerston North Airport, located 44 km southeast. Both airports are domestic only.
Bildung
[edit]- Secondary schools
- Rangitikei College, Marton
- Nga Tawa Diocesan School, Marton
- Turakina Maori Girls' College, Marton (until 2015, now closed)[23][24]
- Taihape Area School, Taihape (years 1–13)
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Zaryd Wilson (12 October 2013). "Former Rangitikei mayor 'riding into sunset'". Stuff. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
- ^ a b c "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 5 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)
- ^ Derby, Mark (13 July 2012). "Local and regional government - Reforming local government". Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
- ^ Wallis, Anna (14 October 2013). "Watson wins Rangitikei chain". Whanganui Chronicle – nzherald.co.nz. Retrieved 1 February 2016.
- ^ "Mayor Andy Watson elected unopposed for a further term". Rangitīkei District Council. 16 August 2019. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
- ^ "Rangitikei District Council – 2013 Triennial Elections" (PDF). Electionz.com. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
- ^ "Councillors". Rangitikei District Council. Retrieved 1 February 2016.
- ^ "Council". Horizons Regional Council. Retrieved 1 February 2016.
- ^ "Find my Electorate". Electoral Commission. Retrieved 1 February 2016.
- ^ "Suze Redmayne". New Zealand Parliament. 17 May 2024. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
- ^ "Te Tai Hauāuru Electorate Profile". New Zealand Parliament. 30 September 2012. Retrieved 1 February 2016.
- ^ "Debbie Ngarewa-Packer". New Zealand Parliament. 27 March 2024. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
- ^ "Weather & Climate". Rangitikei District Council. Retrieved 23 July 2016.
- ^ "Marton Ross St., New Zealand". Climate-charts.com. Retrieved 23 July 2016.
- ^ "Climate: Marton". Climate-data.org. Retrieved 23 July 2016.
- ^ "Climate: Taihape". Climate-data.org. Retrieved 26 July 2016.
- ^ "2013 Census tables about a place: Rangitikei District". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 1 February 2016.
- ^ "1996 Census of Population and Dwellings – Census Night Population". Statistics New Zealand. 28 February 1997. Archived from the original on 13 February 2016. Retrieved 1 February 2016.
- ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Rangitikei District (038). 2018 Census place summary: Rangitikei 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.
- ^ "Marton – Bus Timetable". InterCity. 1 February 2016. Retrieved 1 February 2016.
- ^ Wilkie, Kelsey (26 November 2015). "Turakina Maori Girls' College closed due to multiple failures, minister says". Stuff. Retrieved 1 February 2016.
- ^ Wilkie, Kelsey (25 November 2015). "Turakina Maori Girls' College 'devastated' over school closure". Stuff. Retrieved 1 February 2016.
External links
[edit]
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Rangitikei District.
- Rangitikei.com
- Recreation
- Some information about the history of the Rangitikei District at www.movetothecountry.co.nz
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