41-533: The Hororata Highland Games is an annual event held in Hororata , New Zealand . The Games began in 2011, following the 2010 Canterbury earthquake . The Hororata community had a desire to make a positive change following the damage of the Canterbury earthquakes. The annual event has increased in popularity with 10,000 people coming to the 2016 edition. It has since become New Zealand's biggest Scottish festival. In 2020,
82-513: A further classroom was added in 1963 when the Te Pirita and Hororata schools were amalgamated. Hororata Primary caters for years 1 to 6 and has a roll of 97 as of August 2024. Hororata is part of the Selwyn electorate. The Selwyn District Council provides local government services to Hororata. Hororata has a domain, which includes duck ponds and a picnic area. It was established in 1877 thanks to
123-536: A pond. Tours run occasionally of the house and gardens throughout the year. This large farmhouse has a category one registration with Heritage New Zealand. The building started in the mid-1850s with timber pre-cut from Australia making the first three rooms. Successive rooms were added between 1863 and 1897. The large woolshed, built in 1868, has a category 2 registration from the New Zealand Historic Places Trust. Other farm buildings of note include
164-673: A population of 204 at the 2018 New Zealand census , an increase of 24 people (13.3%) since the 2013 census , and an increase of 30 people (17.2%) since the 2006 census . There were 75 households, comprising 111 males and 93 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.19 males per female. The median age was 38.8 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 42 people (20.6%) aged under 15 years, 36 (17.6%) aged 15 to 29, 96 (47.1%) aged 30 to 64, and 27 (13.2%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 94.1% European/ Pākehā , 11.8% Māori , 1.5% Asian , and 1.5% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. Although some people chose not to answer
205-421: A result. It is thought that it would take weeks to repair the damage caused by the Selwyn river breaching its banks. Hororata is described by Statistics New Zealand as a rural settlement, and covers 1.17 km (0.45 sq mi). It had an estimated population of 230 as of June 2024, with a population density of 197 people per km . It is part of the statistical area of Glenroy-Hororata. Hororata had
246-503: Is 10 °C. Monthly rainfall ranges between an average of 35mm in January to 62mm in July. The original Hororata school was located on the corner or Downs Road and Hororata Road and built in 1870. It was completely destroyed by fire on 17 February 1914. Hororata Primary School is Hororata's sole primary school . This was built on Bealey Road. The buildings were expanded significantly in 1952 and
287-429: Is an increase of 153,978 people (21.8%) since the 2018 census , and an increase of 389,868 people (82.7%) since the 2013 census . Some of the increase between the 2013 and 2018 census was due to Statistics New Zealand starting to add ethnicity data from other sources (previous censuses, administrative data, and imputation) to the census data to reduce the number of non-responses. The median age of Asian New Zealanders
328-470: Is located 15 kilometres southwest of Darfield , five kilometres south of Glentunnel , and 50 kilometres west of Christchurch , on the banks of the Hororata River . Hororata, when translated from Maori means "drooping rata". There are a large number of rata growing in the district. Hororata developed as a village to service the local farming community. In the early 1900s, the village had all
369-509: Is that participants living in rural areas are significantly more likely to experience racism than participants living in urban areas. However, there are numerous reports of "racial outbursts" and "microaggressions" reported by several New Zealand news outlets. In response to the rise in racism against Asians, the New Zealand government has commissioned reports to combat racism. According to The New Zealand Herald , "Labour MP Raymond Huo said
410-601: The 2013 census , and an increase of 207 people (21.0%) since the 2006 census . There were 438 households, comprising 654 males and 540 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.21 males per female. The median age was 36.9 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 285 people (23.9%) aged under 15 years, 198 (16.6%) aged 15 to 29, 576 (48.2%) aged 30 to 64, and 138 (11.6%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 86.7% European/ Pākehā , 6.3% Māori , 0.3% Pasifika , 8.5% Asian , and 3.5% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. The percentage of people born overseas
451-501: The 2023 census , 861,573 New Zealanders identifying as being part of the Asian ethnic group, making up 17.3% of New Zealand's population. The first Asians in New Zealand were Chinese workers who migrated to New Zealand to work in the gold mines in the 1860s. The modern period of Asian immigration began in the 1970s when New Zealand relaxed its restrictive policies to attract migrants from Asia. Under Statistics New Zealand classification,
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#1733085582190492-709: The 2006 census. Of those born in New Zealand, 64.6% were under the age of 15. The majority of Asian New Zealanders live in the Auckland Region . As of the 2023 census, 60.1% (518,178) of Asian New Zealanders lived in the Auckland region, 25.3% (218,586) lived in the North Island outside the Auckland region, and 14.5% (124,800) lived in the South Island. Two of Auckland's local boards have a majority Asian population: Howick (52.4%) and Puketāpapa (50.4%). Hamilton City had
533-570: The Edwardian lake at the Hororata Domain. Hororata has a café and bar, petrol station and a fire station . Hororata also has a community centre where it houses a clothing shop. Asian New Zealanders Asian New Zealanders are New Zealanders of Asian ancestry (including naturalised New Zealanders who are immigrants from specific regions in Asia and descendants of such immigrants). At
574-636: The New Zealand population (2013). The political party New Zealand First has frequently criticised immigration on economic, social and cultural grounds. New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has on several occasions characterised the rate of Asian immigration into New Zealand as too high; in 2004, he stated: "We are being dragged into the status of an Asian colony and it is time that New Zealanders were placed first in their own country." On 26 April 2005, he said: " Māori will be disturbed to know that in 17 years' time they will be outnumbered by Asians in New Zealand", an estimate disputed by Statistics New Zealand,
615-476: The Selwyn District economy in 2019. There is a Chieftain for each games who presides over the opening ceremony. These have included: Hororata has its own tartan which was created to celebrate the inaugural Hororata Highland Games. The Scottish Tartans Authority donated the design and the first 30 metres of cloth to Hororata. The tartan includes six colours all of which have local meanings: The red represents
656-569: The St. John cemetery. On 4 September 2010, an earthquake struck the surrounding region with a moment magnitude of 7.1 at 4:35 am local time. It had a maximum perceived intensity of X ( Extreme ) on the Mercalli intensity scale . The earthquake caused widespread damage and several power outages. In May 2021, the Hororata Golf Course was damaged by flooding, with it being "largely unrecognisable" as
697-440: The census's question about religious affiliation, 64.7% had no religion, 23.5% were Christian and 4.4% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 12 (7.4%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 27 (16.7%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $ 37,700, compared with $ 31,800 nationally. 30 people (18.5%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15
738-399: The colour of the rata flower. The white is the snow and the blue the local rivers of the area. The green is for the grass and Pounamu. Finally the three local schools colours were included: black and yellow (Hororata School), black and blue (Glentunnel School) and white and green (Windwhistle School). The Hororata Night Glow is an annual event held in winter. Hot air balloons light up in
779-406: The coronavirus had become the number one issue among the local Chinese community both for efforts to ensure safety of family members and for the incidents of racial abuse it was bringing." In response to the 2021 Atlanta spa shootings , hundreds of people marched in Auckland protesting against Asian hate and racism on 27 March 2021. During the rally, Labour MP Naisi Chen said "Racism has been part of
820-465: The coronavirus pandemic closed New Zealand's borders. This left overseas tourists unable to attend the Games. Despite this, 8,500 people showed up to its tenth event. However, the 2021 event was cancelled. In 2022, the event was held again, with 10,000 people attending the eleventh games and six hundred competitors taking part in traditional Scottish Sports. There is a Chieftain for each games who presides over
861-817: The detriment of integration and that will lead to division, friction and resentment." Asians, specifically Chinese New Zealanders and others of East Asian origin, reported several instances of discrimination during and after the COVID-19 pandemic . In a study of 1,452 participants who identified as from Asian descent published in the New Zealand Medical Journal, 40.3% reported experiences with racism. The most common forms of racism were microaggressions and verbal attacks occurring predominantly in public places, social media, mainstream media and schools. A significant number of participants, nearly 50%, of high school and tertiary students "reported experiencing racism during
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#1733085582190902-465: The evening and light up the night sky. The event is held at the Hororata Domain. The Hororata Highland Games and the Hororata Night Glow were successful in bringing approximately 25,000 people to Hororata in 2019. The warmest months of the year are January and February, with an average high temperature of 22 °C. The coldest month of the year occurs in July, when the average high temperature
943-477: The generousity of local land owners. A tennis court and a Scouts building are located in the domain as well. Large expansive fields are located there, which are primarily used for the Hororata Highland Games and the Hororata Night Glow. A horse riding track, a tennis court, a Scouts building, are also located in the domain. A walking track links the domain to St John's Church. Ice skating used to occur on
984-487: The government's statistics bureau. Peters quickly responded that Statistics New Zealand had underestimated the growth-rate of the Asian community in the past. Peters' statement was proven narrowly incorrect in time; at the 2023 census, 18 years later, Asians made up 17.3% of the population while Māori made up 17.8% of the population. In April 2008, deputy New Zealand First party leader Peter Brown drew widespread attention after voicing similar views and expressing concern at
1025-601: The hammer throw, the sheaf toss , the Hororata stones and tossing the caber . The Kilted mile is a race over a mile which includes eating a Hororata Pie, Drinking a traditional Scottish drink and negotiating a series of obstacles. There are also stalls, food vendors and a fairground each year. Hororata Hororata is a village at the northwestern edge of the Canterbury Plains in the South Island of New Zealand . It
1066-505: The hammer throw, the sheaf toss, the Hororata stones and tossing the caber. The Kilted mile is a race over a mile which includes eating a Hororata Pie, Drinking a traditional Scottish drink and negotiating a series of obstacles. There are also stalls, food vendors and a fairground each year. A study conducted by the University of Canterbury looked at the economic benefits of the Hororata Highland Games. This found that they provided $ 370,000 to
1107-464: The highest concentration of Asian New Zealanders outside Auckland at 22.8%. Great Barrier Island and the Wairoa district had the lowest concentrations of Asian New Zealanders, both at 1.7%. Chinese, Indian, Filipino, Korean are the most commonly nominated Asian ancestries in New Zealand. Chinese New Zealanders were 4 percent of the New Zealand population (2013) and Indian New Zealanders were 3 percent of
1148-437: The increase in New Zealand's ethnic Asian population: "We are going to flood this country with Asian people with no idea what we are going to do with them when they come here." "The matter is serious. If we continue this open door policy there is real danger we will be inundated with people who have no intention of integrating into our society. The greater the number, the greater the risk. They will form their own mini-societies to
1189-540: The managers house and the blacksmiths. The Hororata Highland Games started in 2011. The Hororata community had a desire to make a positive change following the damage of the Canterbury earthquakes. The annual event has increased in popularity with 10,000 people coming to the 2016 edition. It has become New Zealand's biggest Scottish festival. The event has over 300 competitors turn up each year. Competitions include Highland Dancing, Piping and Drumming, Tug O’ War and Scottish heavy athletics (men's and women's) which include
1230-608: The opening ceremony. These have included: A study conducted by the University of Canterbury looked at the economic benefits of the Hororata Highland Games. This found that they provided $ 370,000 to the Selwyn District economy in 2019. The Games have over 300 competitors turn up each year, with about 570 competitors competing in 2020. Competitions include Highland Dancing , Piping and Drumming, Tug O’ War and Scottish heavy athletics (men's and women's). The heavy athletics include
1271-428: The pandemic." In Rolleston , Canterbury , an email was sent to a Chinese-origin student's parent, which reportedly said, "our Kiwi kids don't want to be in the same class with your disgusting virus spreaders." Canterbury has a very small population of Asians. One significant finding from the same study, "Asian New Zealanders' experiences of racism during the COVID-19 pandemic and its association with life satisfaction,"
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1312-533: The road from the Hororata Domain. It was built in 1873 by Edwin Derrett with the second story being added at a later date. It was refurbished in 1967. The Hororata pub was closed immediately after the Canterbury earthquakes due to the damage it sustained. It is now a private dwelling. Hororata sustained some damage in the 2010 Canterbury earthquake. The settlement's most prominent building, the Anglican church of St. John ,
1353-483: The services that a small town would expect. These include a hotel, a Presbyterian and an Anglican church , stores, a school, post office, flour mill and a brewery. There was a large blacksmiths shop with a total of five forges. Early European New Zealand pioneer John Studholme and his wife lived at Terrace Station on Milnes Road before selling the run to John Hall . New Zealand 19th century Premier John Hall and his eldest brother George Williamson Hall are buried in
1394-570: The term Asian in New Zealand, as differentiated from the Statistics New Zealand definition, primarily refers to those of Chinese ethnicity or other people of East Asian ancestry, and excludes people who trace their ancestry to the Indian subcontinent (i.e. South Asian ethnic groups ). There were 861,576 people identifying as being part of the Asian ethnic group at the 2023 New Zealand census , making up 17.3% of New Zealand's population. This
1435-486: The term refers to a pan-ethnic group that includes diverse populations who have ancestral origins in East Asia (e.g. Chinese , Korean , Japanese ), Southeast Asia (e.g. Filipino , Vietnamese , Malaysian ), and South Asia (e.g. Nepalese , Indian (incl. Indo-Fijians ), Sri Lankan , Bangladeshi , Pakistani ). New Zealanders of West Asian and Central Asian ancestry are excluded from this term. Colloquial usage of
1476-429: Was $ 39,700, compared with $ 31,800 nationally. 147 people (16.2%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 534 (58.7%) people were employed full-time, 171 (18.8%) were part-time, and 18 (2.0%) were unemployed. Originally home to Bentley Coton and his wife Sarah Jane Coton. it was built in approximately 1864. It contains five rooms (including an attic bedroom). It
1517-431: Was 18.8, compared with 27.1% nationally. Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 47.7% had no religion, 40.7% were Christian , 1.0% were Hindu , 0.5% were Muslim , 1.3% were Buddhist and 1.8% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 180 (19.8%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 144 (15.8%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income
1558-427: Was 33.8 years, compared to 38.1 years for all New Zealanders; 178,302 people (20.7%) were aged under 15 years, 177,582 (20.6%) were 15 to 29, 438,675 (50.9%) were 30 to 64, and 67,023 (7.8%) were 65 or older. At the 2018 census, there were 348,948 males and 358,650 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.973 males per female. 23.0% of the Asian ethnic group was born in New Zealand, up from 22.7% at the 2013 census and 20.0% at
1599-451: Was completed in 1911. This was badly affected by the earthquakes with part of its tower collapsed onto the church's roof. The original 1875 wooden church sits across the road from the 1911 structure. Across the road from the church is Te Waiora Christian Retreat Centre which was rebuilt as a result of the Canterbury earthquakes. This cob house and cottage were built near Hororata in 1885. They are surrounded by several acres of gardens and
1640-626: Was home to local church services prior to the school taking over this role in 1870. It suffered partial collapse in the 2010 Darfield earthquake , and was then rebuilt and reopened to the public in March 2014. It had been previously restored by members of the Hororata Historical Society in the 1970s. It currently operates as part of the Hororata Museum It was listed as a category 2 historic place in 1983. The Hororata Pub sits across
1681-422: Was that 102 (63.0%) people were employed full-time, 21 (13.0%) were part-time, and 3 (1.9%) were unemployed. Glenroy-Hororata statistical area covers 644.26 km (248.75 sq mi). It had an estimated population of 1,360 as of June 2024, with a population density of 2.1 people per km . Glenroy-Hororata had a population of 1,194 at the 2018 New Zealand census , an increase of 108 people (9.9%) since