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{{short description|Rural locality in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand}} |
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| subdivision_type1 = [[Regions of New Zealand|Region]] |
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| subdivision_name1 = [[Bay of Plenty]] |
| subdivision_name1 = [[Bay of Plenty Region|Bay of Plenty]] |
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| subdivision_name2 = [[Taupō District]] |
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|subdivision_name3 = Taupō |
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| leader_name1 = [[Bay of Plenty Regional Council]] |
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| seat_type = [[New Zealand electorates|Electorates]] |
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| seat = {{ubl|[[Taupō (New Zealand electorate)|Taupō]]|[[Waiariki (New Zealand electorate)|Waiariki]] ([[Māori electorates|Māori]])}} |
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'''Rangitaiki''' is a rural community in the [[ |
'''Rangitaiki''' is a rural community in the [[Taupō District]] and [[Bay of Plenty Region]] of New Zealand's [[North Island]], located near the source of [[Rangitaiki River]]. {{NZlSH|5}} runs through it. |
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It is an area of "frost flats" at the southern end of the Kaingaroa Plains, in the [[North Island Volcanic Plateau]]. European explorer and botanist John Bidwill visited the plain in 1839 and author [[Katherine Mansfield]] described the unique landscape in ''[[The Woman at the Store]]''.<ref name="smale">{{cite news |last1=Smale |first1=Mark |title=The frost flats of Rangitaiki |url=https://www.nzgeo.com/stories/the-frost-flats-of-rangitaiki/ |agency=nzgeo.com |publisher=[[New Zealand Geographic]] |date=May 2007}}</ref> |
It is an area of "frost flats" at the southern end of the Kaingaroa Plains, in the [[North Island Volcanic Plateau]]. European explorer and botanist John Bidwill visited the plain in 1839 and author [[Katherine Mansfield]] described the unique landscape in ''[[The Woman at the Store]]''.<ref name="smale">{{cite news |last1=Smale |first1=Mark |title=The frost flats of Rangitaiki |url=https://www.nzgeo.com/stories/the-frost-flats-of-rangitaiki/ |agency=nzgeo.com |publisher=[[New Zealand Geographic]] |date=May 2007}}</ref> |
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==Demographics== |
==Demographics== |
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Rangataiki statistical area covers {{Convert|996.27|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=17 November 2022|website=statsnz.maps.arcgis.com}}</ref> and had an estimated population of {{NZ population data 2023 SA2|Rangataiki|y}} as of {{NZ population data 2023 SA2|||y|y||,}} with a population density of {{Decimals|{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2023 SA2|Rangataiki|y}}|R}}/996.27|2}} people per km<sup>2</sup>. |
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[[File:The Beer Round Here.jpg|thumb|Rangitaiki Tavern]] |
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| ⚫ | Rangataiki statistical area had a population of 132 at the [[2018 New Zealand census]], a decrease of 3 people (−2.2%) since the [[2013 New Zealand census|2013 census]], and a decrease of 30 people (−18.5%) since the [[2006 New Zealand census|2006 census]]. There were 60 households, comprising 72 males and 60 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.2 males per female. The median age was 30.8 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 27 people (20.5%) aged under 15 years, 39 (29.5%) aged 15 to 29, 66 (50.0%) aged 30 to 64, and 6 (4.5%) aged 65 or older. |
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| ⚫ | Of those at least 15 years old, 15 (14.3%) people had a bachelor or higher degree, and 15 (14.3%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $44,700, compared with $31,800 nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 63 (60.0%) people were employed full-time, 24 (22.9%) were part-time |
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| ⚫ | Of those at least 15 years old, 15 (14.3%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 15 (14.3%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $44,700, compared with $31,800 nationally. 15 people (14.3%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 63 (60.0%) people were employed full-time, and 24 (22.9%) were part-time.<ref name="Census 2018">{{NZ census 2018|Rangataiki (189800)|rangataiki|Rangataiki}}</ref> |
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==Education== |
==Education== |
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Latest revision as of 03:19, 30 December 2023
Rangitaiki | |
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Rural community | |
 Rangitaiki plains | |
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| Coordinates: 38°52′37″S 176°21′54″E / 38.877°S 176.365°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Bay of Plenty |
| Territorial authority | Taupō District |
| Ward | Taupō East Rural Ward |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Taupō District Council |
| • Regional council | Bay of Plenty Regional Council |
| Postcode(s) | 3379 |
Rangitaiki is a rural community in the Taupō District and Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand's North Island, located near the source of Rangitaiki River. State Highway 5 runs through it.
It is an area of "frost flats" at the southern end of the Kaingaroa Plains, in the North Island Volcanic Plateau. European explorer and botanist John Bidwill visited the plain in 1839 and author Katherine Mansfield described the unique landscape in The Woman at the Store.[1]
The area experiences temperature similar to Central Otago in the winter months.[1] It experiences scrub fires in the summer.[2]
The settlement includes a school and country tavern.[2]
Demographics
[edit]Rangataiki statistical area covers 996.27 km2 (384.66 sq mi)[3] and had an estimated population of 130 as of June 2024,[4] with a population density of 0.13 people per km2.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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| 2006 | 162 | — |
| 2013 | 135 | −2.57% |
| 2018 | 132 | −0.45% |
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Rangataiki statistical area had a population of 132 at the 2018 New Zealand census, a decrease of 3 people (−2.2%) since the 2013 census, and a decrease of 30 people (−18.5%) since the 2006 census. There were 60 households, comprising 72 males and 60 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.2 males per female. The median age was 30.8 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 27 people (20.5%) aged under 15 years, 39 (29.5%) aged 15 to 29, 66 (50.0%) aged 30 to 64, and 6 (4.5%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 86.4% European/Pākehā, 18.2% Māori, 2.3% Pacific peoples, 9.1% Asian, and 2.3% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
The percentage of people born overseas was 11.4, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 68.2% had no religion, 25.0% were Christian and 2.3% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 15 (14.3%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 15 (14.3%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $44,700, compared with $31,800 nationally. 15 people (14.3%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 63 (60.0%) people were employed full-time, and 24 (22.9%) were part-time.[5]
Education
[edit]Rangitaiki School is a co-educational state primary school,[6] with a roll of 10 as of August 2024.[7][8] Its roll is one of the smallest in New Zealand.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Smale, Mark (May 2007). "The frost flats of Rangitaiki". New Zealand Geographic. nzgeo.com.
- ^ a b Olley, Samantha (17 February 2019). "Helicopters helping fight fire at Rangitaiki, near State Highway 5". New Zealand Media and Entertainment. Rotorua Daily Post.
- ^ "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
- ^ "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Rangataiki (189800). 2018 Census place summary: Rangataiki
- ^ "Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ "Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.
- ^ Steven, Robert (10 November 2017). "Here's a tiny school with a big heart". Stuff.