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==History== |
==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|last=|first=|date= |website=thecommunityarchive.org.nz |language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2017-04-30}}</ref> The county boundaries had varied since five ridings were formed in Waipa county in 1876: [[ |
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|last=|first=|date= |website=thecommunityarchive.org.nz |language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2017-04-30}}</ref> The county boundaries had 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|archive-url=|archive-date=|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|last=|first= |date=1902 |website=nzetc.victoria.ac.nz |archive-url=|archive-date=|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|last=|first= |date=1902 |website=nzetc.victoria.ac.nz |archive-url=|archive-date=|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|last=|first=|date=1902|website=nzetc.victoria.ac.nz|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2017-04-30}}</ref> |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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The district has a land area of 1,473.47 km² (568.91 sq mi). Its population |
The district has a land area of 1,473.47 km² (568.91 sq mi). Its population in {{NZ population data 2018|||y}} was {{NZ population data 2018|Waipa district|y}},<ref name="NZ_population_data_2018"/> of whom approximately 35% lived in each of the two main towns. |
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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. The [[Waipa 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=Waipa River, Waikato|last=|first=|date=|website=NZ Topo Map |language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2017-04-30}}</ref> the two rivers meet outside the district. The highest mountains are [[Mount Pirongia]] in the west and [[ |
The [[Waikato River]] forms much of the eastern boundary of the district, before it flows north-westward through the district, past Cambridge. The [[Waipa 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=Waipa River, Waikato|last=|first=|date=|website=NZ Topo Map |language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|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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The region's economy is based largely on [[dairy]] farming and [[cereal]] production. The southeastern corner of the district includes the [[hydroelectricity|hydroelectric]] project at [[Lake Karapiro|Karapiro]]. |
The region's economy is based largely on [[dairy]] farming and [[cereal]] production. The southeastern corner of the district includes the [[hydroelectricity|hydroelectric]] project at [[Lake Karapiro|Karapiro]]. |
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Revision as of 04:14, 7 April 2020
Waipa District | |
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| Country |  New Zealand |
| Region | Waikato |
| District | Waipa District |
| Wards | Te Awamutu Cambridge Pirongia Maungatautari Kakepuku |
| Seat | Te Awamutu |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jim Mylchreest |
| Area | |
| • Territorial | 1,473.47 km2 (568.91 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2023)[1] | |
| • Territorial | 61,100 |
| • Density | 41/km2 (110/sq mi) |
| Postcode(s) | |
| Area code | 07 |
| Website | Waipa District Council |
Waipa 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.
History
The District was formed from Waipa County Council and its town boroughs in 1989.[2] The county boundaries had varied since five ridings were formed in Waipa county in 1876: Newcastle, Hamilton, Mangapiko North and South,[3] Rangiaowhia,[4] and Pukekura.[5] In 1902 it covered 282 sq mi (730 km2) and had an additional riding, Tuhikaramea.[6]
Geography
The district has a land area of 1,473.47 km² (568.91 sq mi). Its population in June 2023 was 61,100,[1] of whom approximately 35% lived in each of the two main towns.
The Waikato River forms much of the eastern boundary of the district, before it flows north-westward through the district, past Cambridge. The Waipa River, the Waikato River's main tributary, flows northwards through the western part of the district;[7] 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.
References
- ^ 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)
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Waipa River, Waikato". NZ Topo Map. Retrieved 30 April 2017.
External links
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