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'''Linton''' is a suburb of [[Palmerston North, New Zealand|Palmerston North]], situated 11km south-west of the city.
'''Linton''' is a suburb of [[Palmerston North]], situated 11km south-west of the city.


The [[Linton Military Camp]], the largest army camp in New Zealand, is four kilometres north-east of the settlement.
==Facilities==
It is home to the [[Linton Military Camp]], which is the largest army camp in [[New Zealand]].
It was built in 1945 3.5 kilometres to the south-east of Palmerston North. It became the country’s second largest base in 1985 when the permanent force at Singapore was relocated there. More units have transferred from Auckland and Waioru.


==History==
[[List of correctional facilities in New Zealand#Manawatu Prison|Manawatu Prison]] is in Linton.


Linton is named for James Linton, an early settler in the area, and also twice Mayor of Palmerston North. The Scotsman was one of the first European settlers in Palmerston. He and his wife, Sarah, arrived on horseback from Wairarapa early in 1871. Linton served as mayor of Palmerston North 1879-82 and 1884-5, and was a director and ardent promoter of the [[Wellington and Manawatu Railway Company]].<ref name="ourregion">{{cite web |title=Linton |url=http://www.ourregion.co.nz/linton |website=ourregion.co.nz}}</ref>
Linton is home to:
* Linton Camp School, a full primary school (catering to years 0-8). Linton Camp school has a roll of approximately 190 students.
* Linton Country School, a primary school (catering to years 0-6) The school was established in 1889 making it the oldest school in the area.
* Linton Community Library caters to NZ Defence Force personnel and civilian staff, the local community and school.


The site of the original planned Linton township is several kilometres away from current army camp, at the location of [[Linton railway station, Palmerston North|a Wellington and Manawatu Railway Company station]] on the Wellington ‒ Longburn railway line. Along with several other directors of this private company, James Linton was honoured by having a railway station settlement on the line named after him. The line, opened in 1886, was a successful venture, but the Linton township did not develop. In 1889, a school was established,<ref>{{cite web |title=Linton Country School |url=https://lintoncountryschool.weebly.com/ |website=Linton Country School |access-date=14 November 2022}}</ref> and St Columba's Church, which serve the small farming community. <ref name="ourregion" />
==Population==
The population count in 2001 was 1,512. In the 2013, census Linton shed 24.7 percent of its population, or 441 people.[http://www2.stats.govt.nz/domino/external/web/CommProfiles.nsf/FindInfobyArea/561820-au]


Prior to 1996, Linton was part of the [[Manawatu (New Zealand electorate)|Manawatu]] electorate. However, due to the reformation of the electoral system from FPP to MMP, the electorate of Palmerston North's boundaries were redrawn to include Linton. In 2007, the boundaries were redrawn and Linton was shifted into the Rangitikei electorate.
==History==
Linton is named for James Linton, an early settler in the area and also twice Mayor of Palmerston North.
Scotsman James Linton was one of the first European settlers in Palmerston. He and his wife Sarah arrived on horseback from Wairarapa early in 1871. Linton served as mayor of Palmerston North 1879-82 and 1884-5, and was a director and ardent promoter of the Wellington and Manawatu Railway Company.
Today Linton is best known for the army camp. But the site first planned as Linton township is several kilometres away from there.
Only the school and a few houses now provide clues to where the Wellington and Manawatu Railway Company decided that the next stop on their Wellington ‒ Longburn railway line would be. Along with several other directors of this private company, James Linton was honoured by having a railway station settlement on the line named after him. The line, opened in 1886, was a successful venture, but the Linton township did not develop.
The site of the Linton Military Camp was bought by the New Zealand Government in October 1941. Tents for the 2 Field Regiment formed the first accommodation on this site in February 1942, but within six months the first prefabricated huts were being built. The first housing blocks for officers were constructed in 1955. It was in 1985 that Linton Military Camp became New Zealand’s largest, when the permanent force then stationed in Singapore was withdrawn and accommodated at Linton. It has grown even bigger since then with the transfer of frontline units from Auckland and Waiouru
The site purchased for Linton Military Camp included an area by the Manawatu River which had been a major Rangitane Maori village known as Te Kairanga (the place where much food is gathered) but by the 1940s the name was in common use for the district on the other side of the river. Instead the camp took the name of Linton<ref>http://www.ourregion.co.nz/linton</ref>


Until 2013, Linton was part of the Ashhurst-Fitzherbert Ward of Palmerston North City Council, alongside Aokautere and Turitea.
==Local and Central Government representation==

* Linton is a part of the '''Ashhurst-Fitzherbert''' Ward in the Palmerston North City Council. It shares this with other suburbs, Aokautere, Turitea.
==Demographics==
* Prior to 1996, Linton was part of the [[Manawatu (New Zealand electorate)|Manawatu]] electorate. However, due to the reformation of the electoral system from FPP to MMP, the electorate of Palmerston North's boundaries were redrawn to include Linton. In 2007, the boundaries were redrawn and Linton was shifted into the Rangitikei electorate.
Pihauatua statistical area covers {{Convert|141.87|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=23 March 2024|website=statsnz.maps.arcgis.com}}</ref> and had an estimated population of {{NZ population data 2023 SA2|Pihauatua|y}} as of {{NZ population data 2023 SA2|||y|y||,}} with a population density of {{Decimals|{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2023 SA2|Pihauatua|y}}|R}}/141.87|1}} people per km<sup>2</sup>.
* Following the [[New Zealand general election, 2011|2011 general election]], [[Rangitikei (New Zealand electorate)|Rangitikei]] is represented by New Zealand National MP [[Ian McKelvie]].

{{Historical populations|2006|1,089|2013|1,185|2018|1,227|percentages=pagr|align=left|title=Historical population for Pihauatua|source=<ref name="Census 2018"/>}}
Before the 2023 census, Pihauatua had a larger boundary, covering {{Convert|143.78|km2||abbr=on}}.<ref name="Area"/> Using that boundary, Pihauatua had a population of 1,227 at the [[2018 New Zealand census]], an increase of 42 people (3.5%) since the [[2013 New Zealand census|2013 census]], and an increase of 138 people (12.7%) since the [[2006 New Zealand census|2006 census]]. There were 414 households, comprising 648 males and 582 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.11 males per female. The median age was 39.2 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 261 people (21.3%) aged under 15 years, 225 (18.3%) aged 15 to 29, 603 (49.1%) aged 30 to 64, and 141 (11.5%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 88.5% European/[[Pākehā]], 11.5% [[Māori people|Māori]], 1.7% [[Pasifika New Zealanders|Pacific peoples]], 4.6% [[Asian New Zealanders|Asian]], and 3.7% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

The percentage of people born overseas was 18.6, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 55.3% had no religion, 34.2% were [[Christianity in New Zealand|Christian]], 0.5% had [[Religion of Māori people|Māori religious beliefs]], 0.5% were [[Hinduism in New Zealand|Hindu]], 0.5% were [[Islam in New Zealand|Muslim]], 0.7% were [[Buddhism in New Zealand|Buddhist]] and 0.7% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 297 (30.7%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 105 (10.9%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $44,000, compared with $31,800 nationally. 249 people (25.8%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 561 (58.1%) people were employed full-time, 174 (18.0%) were part-time, and 24 (2.5%) were unemployed.<ref name="Census 2018">{{NZ census 2018|Pihauatua (232500)|pihauatua|Pihauatua}}</ref>

==Education==

Linton Country School was a co-educational full state primary school,<ref name="official2387">{{cite web |title=Linton Country School Official School Website |url=http://www.lintoncountry.school.nz |website=lintoncountry.school.nz}}</ref><ref name="moe2387">{{cite web |title=Linton Country School Ministry of Education School Profile |url=https://www.educationcounts.govt.nz/find-school/school/profile?school=2387 |website=educationcounts.govt.nz |publisher=[[Ministry of Education (New Zealand)|Ministry of Education]]}}</ref> which opened in 1889 and closed in 2023 due to a small roll, and problems with staff, governance and finance.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/education/300853415/troubled-linton-country-school-shuts-its-doors|title=Troubled Linton Country School shuts its doors|publisher=Stuff|date=15 April 2023|first=George|last=Heagney}}</ref>


== References ==
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[[Category:Suburbs of Palmerston North]]
[[Category:Suburbs of Palmerston North]]
[[Category:Populated places in Manawatu-Wanganui]]
[[Category:Populated places in Manawatū-Whanganui]]

Latest revision as of 06:36, 4 October 2024

For other uses, see Linton (disambiguation).

Linton
Suburb
Map
Coordinates: 40°26′S 175°33′E / 40.433°S 175.550°E / -40.433; 175.550
CountryNew Zealand
CityPalmerston North
Local authorityPalmerston North City Council
Electoral ward
  • Te Hirawanui General Ward
  • Te Pūao Māori Ward
Postcode(s)
4472
(Manawatū River) Linton Military Camp
Opiki
Linton
Tokomaru

Linton is a suburb of Palmerston North, situated 11km south-west of the city.

The Linton Military Camp, the largest army camp in New Zealand, is four kilometres north-east of the settlement.

History

[edit]

Linton is named for James Linton, an early settler in the area, and also twice Mayor of Palmerston North. The Scotsman was one of the first European settlers in Palmerston. He and his wife, Sarah, arrived on horseback from Wairarapa early in 1871. Linton served as mayor of Palmerston North 1879-82 and 1884-5, and was a director and ardent promoter of the Wellington and Manawatu Railway Company.[1]

The site of the original planned Linton township is several kilometres away from current army camp, at the location of a Wellington and Manawatu Railway Company station on the Wellington ‒ Longburn railway line. Along with several other directors of this private company, James Linton was honoured by having a railway station settlement on the line named after him. The line, opened in 1886, was a successful venture, but the Linton township did not develop. In 1889, a school was established,[2] and St Columba's Church, which serve the small farming community. [1]

Prior to 1996, Linton was part of the Manawatu electorate. However, due to the reformation of the electoral system from FPP to MMP, the electorate of Palmerston North's boundaries were redrawn to include Linton. In 2007, the boundaries were redrawn and Linton was shifted into the Rangitikei electorate.

Until 2013, Linton was part of the Ashhurst-Fitzherbert Ward of Palmerston North City Council, alongside Aokautere and Turitea.

Demographics

[edit]

Pihauatua statistical area covers 141.87 km2 (54.78 sq mi)[3] and had an estimated population of 1,070 as of June 2024,[4] with a population density of 7.5 people per km2.

Historical population for Pihauatua
YearPop.±% p.a.
20061,089—    
20131,185+1.21%
20181,227+0.70%
Source: [5]

Before the 2023 census, Pihauatua had a larger boundary, covering 143.78 km2 (55.51 sq mi).[3] Using that boundary, Pihauatua had a population of 1,227 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 42 people (3.5%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 138 people (12.7%) since the 2006 census. There were 414 households, comprising 648 males and 582 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.11 males per female. The median age was 39.2 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 261 people (21.3%) aged under 15 years, 225 (18.3%) aged 15 to 29, 603 (49.1%) aged 30 to 64, and 141 (11.5%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 88.5% European/Pākehā, 11.5% Māori, 1.7% Pacific peoples, 4.6% Asian, and 3.7% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

The percentage of people born overseas was 18.6, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 55.3% had no religion, 34.2% were Christian, 0.5% had Māori religious beliefs, 0.5% were Hindu, 0.5% were Muslim, 0.7% were Buddhist and 0.7% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 297 (30.7%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 105 (10.9%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $44,000, compared with $31,800 nationally. 249 people (25.8%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 561 (58.1%) people were employed full-time, 174 (18.0%) were part-time, and 24 (2.5%) were unemployed.[5]

Education

[edit]

Linton Country School was a co-educational full state primary school,[6][7] which opened in 1889 and closed in 2023 due to a small roll, and problems with staff, governance and finance.[8]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b "Linton". ourregion.co.nz.
  2. ^ "Linton Country School". Linton Country School. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
  3. ^ a b "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  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. Pihauatua (232500). 2018 Census place summary: Pihauatua
  6. ^ "Linton Country School Official School Website". lintoncountry.school.nz.
  7. ^ "Linton Country School Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
  8. ^ Heagney, George (15 April 2023). "Troubled Linton Country School shuts its doors". Stuff.
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