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{{short description|Rural locality in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand}}
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'''Rangitaiki''' is a rural community in the [[Taupo District]] and [[Bay Of Plenty]] Region of New Zealand's [[North Island]], located near the source of [[Rangitaiki River]].
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| image_caption = Rangitaiki plains
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| subdivision_name2 = [[Taupō District]]
| subdivision_type3 = [[Ward (electoral subdivision)|Ward]]
| subdivision_name3 = Taupō East Rural Ward
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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 [[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.


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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The settlement includes a school and country tavern.<ref name="olley" />
The settlement includes a school and country tavern.<ref name="olley" />

==Demographics==
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>.

{{Historical populations|2006|162|2013|135|2018|132|percentages=pagr|align=left|source=<ref name="Census 2018"/>}}
[[File:The Beer Round Here.jpg|thumb|Rangitaiki Tavern]]
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.

Ethnicities were 86.4% European/[[Pākehā]], 18.2% [[Māori people|Māori]], 2.3% [[Pasifika New Zealanders|Pacific peoples]], 9.1% [[Asian New Zealanders|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 [[Christianity in New Zealand|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.<ref name="Census 2018">{{NZ census 2018|Rangataiki (189800)|rangataiki|Rangataiki}}</ref>


==Education==
==Education==
Rangitaiki School is a co-educational state primary school,<ref name="moe">{{cite web |title=Ministry of Education School Profile |url=https://www.educationcounts.govt.nz/find-school/school/profile?district=28&region=5&school=1754 |website=educationcounts.govt.nz |publisher=[[Ministry of Education (New Zealand)|Ministry of Education]]}}</ref> with a roll of {{NZ school roll data|1754|y}} as of {{NZ school roll data|||y|y||.}}<ref name="ero">{{cite web |title=Education Review Office Report |url=http://www.ero.govt.nz/report-view?id=1754 |website=ero.govt.nz |publisher=[[Education Review Office]]}}</ref>
Rangitaiki School is a co-educational state primary school,<ref name="moe">{{cite web |title=Ministry of Education School Profile |url=https://www.educationcounts.govt.nz/find-school/school/profile?district=28&region=5&school=1754 |website=educationcounts.govt.nz |publisher=[[Ministry of Education (New Zealand)|Ministry of Education]]}}</ref> with a roll of {{NZ school roll data|1754|y}} as of {{NZ school roll data|||y|y||.}}<ref name="ero">{{cite web |title=Education Review Office Report |url=http://www.ero.govt.nz/report-view?id=1754 |website=ero.govt.nz |publisher=[[Education Review Office]]}}</ref> Its roll is one of the smallest in New Zealand.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/education/98698317/heres-a-tiny-school-with-a-big-heart|title=Here's a tiny school with a big heart|publisher=Stuff|date=10 November 2017|first=Robert|last=Steven}}</ref>


==References==
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Latest revision as of 03:19, 30 December 2023

Rangitaiki
Rural community
Rangitaiki plains
Rangitaiki plains
Map
Coordinates: 38°52′37″S 176°21′54″E / 38.877°S 176.365°E / -38.877; 176.365
CountryNew Zealand
RegionBay of Plenty
Territorial authorityTaupō District
WardTaupō East Rural Ward
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial AuthorityTaupō District Council
 • Regional councilBay 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

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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.

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
2006162—    
2013135−2.57%
2018132−0.45%
Source: [5]
Rangitaiki Tavern

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

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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

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  1. ^ a b Smale, Mark (May 2007). "The frost flats of Rangitaiki". New Zealand Geographic. nzgeo.com.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
  4. ^ "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
  5. ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Rangataiki (189800). 2018 Census place summary: Rangataiki
  6. ^ "Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
  7. ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  8. ^ "Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.
  9. ^ Steven, Robert (10 November 2017). "Here's a tiny school with a big heart". Stuff.
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