26-587: Hunterville is a small town in the Rangitikei district of the North Island of New Zealand. It is located halfway between Taupo and Wellington on State Highway 1, and as of the 2018 census has a population of 408. The township was named for George Hunter , who was a member of the Wellington Provincial Council . It straddles the state highway as well as the main trunk railway in the foothills forming
52-584: A decrease of 15 people (−1.2%) since the 2006 census . There were 510 households, comprising 654 males and 618 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.06 males per female. The median age was 43.0 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 252 people (19.8%) aged under 15 years, 213 (16.7%) aged 15 to 29, 555 (43.6%) aged 30 to 64, and 249 (19.6%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 86.6% European/ Pākehā , 19.1% Māori , 0.9% Pacific peoples , 1.9% Asian , and 3.3% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. The percentage of people born overseas
78-717: A population density of 134 people per km. It is part of the larger Otairi statistical area. Hunterville had a population of 408 at the 2018 New Zealand census , a decrease of 24 people (−5.6%) since the 2013 census , and a decrease of 36 people (−8.1%) since the 2006 census . There were 183 households, comprising 213 males and 201 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.06 males per female, with 75 people (18.4%) aged under 15 years, 60 (14.7%) aged 15 to 29, 165 (40.4%) aged 30 to 64, and 108 (26.5%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 83.1% European/ Pākehā , 21.3% Māori , 2.9% Asian , and 5.1% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. Although some people chose not to answer
104-954: A population density of 3.7 people per km . Rangitikei District had a population of 15,663 in the 2023 New Zealand census , an increase of 636 people (4.2%) since the 2018 census , and an increase of 1,644 people (11.7%) since the 2013 census . There were 7,863 males, 7,758 females and 39 people of other genders in 6,159 dwellings. 2.4% of people identified as LGBTIQ+ . The median age was 41.1 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 3,033 people (19.4%) aged under 15 years, 2,655 (17.0%) aged 15 to 29, 6,816 (43.5%) aged 30 to 64, and 3,159 (20.2%) aged 65 or older. People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 79.6% European ( Pākehā ); 28.2% Māori ; 5.5% Pasifika ; 2.9% Asian ; 0.5% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 3.0% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English
130-594: Is a territorial authority district located primarily in the Manawatū-Whanganui region in the North Island of New Zealand, although a small part, the town of Ngamahanga (13.63% by land area), lies in the Hawke's Bay Region . It is located in the southwest of the island, and follows the catchment area of the Rangitīkei River . The Rangitikei District Council is the local government authority for this district. It
156-600: Is classified as oceanic climate (Cfb). Summers are warm, with average temperatures in the low 20s. The most settled weather occurs in summer and early autumn. Winters are mild near the coast and on the plains; it is colder inland and in the hill country, but often frosty, clear and calm. Snowfall occasionally settles in areas 400 m above sea level, such as Taihape. Annual rainfall is moderate, and annual hours of bright sunshine can average over 2,000. Rangitikei District covers 4,483.88 km (1,731.24 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 16,650 as of June 2024, with
182-489: Is composed of a mayor , currently Andy Watson , and 11 councillors, one of whom is the deputy mayor. The Rangitikei District was established in 1989 as part of the 1989 local government reforms . The current Mayor of Rangitikei is Andy Watson , elected in 2013 and re-elected in 2016 and 2019. Watson was first elected in 2013 by obtaining 1,983 votes (41.5%) of the vote and a majority of 486 (10.2%) beating incumbent mayor Chalky Leary. Rangitikei District Council
208-789: Is served by eleven councillors elected across five wards. Two councillors are elected from the Bulls ward, one from the Hunterville ward, four from the Marton ward, three from the Taihape ward and one from the Turakina board. Rangitikei District is one of ten districts located partially or entirely within the Manawatū-Whanganui region. As such, it is represented on the Manawatū-Whanganui Regional Council, known as Horizons Regional Council . Two of
234-660: The North Island Main Trunk (or Overlander), a railway line connecting Auckland and Wellington. However, in 2012 the Overlander was replaced by the Northern Explorer, which has fewer stops and does not stop in Marton. The nearest airports to the district are Whanganui Airport , located 37 km west (of Marton), and Palmerston North Airport , located 44 km southeast. Both airports are domestic only. 2013 New Zealand census The 2013 New Zealand census
260-535: The North Island Main Trunk line opened in 1887 and closed in 1988. The town's memorial for the First World War was unveiled in 1923. Kiwiburn , the New Zealand Burning Man regional burn, has been held there since 2014. Hunterville is defined by Statistics New Zealand as a rural settlement. It covers 3.22 km (1.24 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 430 as of June 2024, with
286-584: The South Taranaki Bight toward the North Island Volcanic Plateau , forming a trapezium-shaped block that includes the towns of Taihape , Bulls , Marton , Hunterville , and Mangaweka . The district has a land area of 4,483.88 km². Rangitikei's climate is temperate and has few extremes compared to many parts of New Zealand. According to the Köppen climate classification , this climate
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#1732858859860312-523: The Hunterville Express was published in the town. It was one of 45 newspapers founded by Joseph Ives . Other editors were Cuthbert James Powell, Walter Keay, who was also a novelist and whose wife had earlier signed a suffrage petition in 1893, when women first gained a vote. In 1905 it was the Hunterville Express and Upper Rangitikei Advertiser, published 3 times a week. The Express offices were burnt out in 1917. The Hunterville railway station on
338-418: The census question. Of those at least 15 years old, 1,305 (10.3%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 7,431 (58.8%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 3,516 (27.8%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $ 36,600, compared with $ 41,500 nationally. 801 people (6.3%) earned over $ 100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15
364-485: The census usually resident population count. The census usually resident population count of 4,242,048 included 230,649 people without an ethnic response and 4,011,399 people who identified with at least one ethnicity. The figures for the total ethnicity of the population. The number of people living in New Zealand who were born overseas continued to climb. In 2013, 1,001,787 people (25.2 percent) were born overseas. For
390-411: The census's question about religious affiliation, 55.9% had no religion, 30.9% were Christian , 0.7% had Māori religious beliefs and 1.5% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 36 (10.8%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 84 (25.2%) people had no formal qualifications. 21 people (6.3%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15
416-525: The first Saturday after Labour Day has a "Shepherds Shemozzle" – a race with man and dog with shepherds travelling from all over New Zealand to compete for the top prize. There are marae south of the town at Rātā, which are affiliated with Ngāti Hauiti hapū . Tāhuhu Marae (or Taahuhu Marae) and Te Ruku a Te Kawau meeting house is a meeting place for Ngāti Haukaha . Rātā or Te Hou Hou or Potaka Marae and Hauiti meeting house are affiliated with Ngāti Ruaanga and Ngāti Tamateraka . From at least 1895 to 1948
442-478: The gateway to the Central Plateau . The closest airport or airfield to Hunterville is RNZAF Base Ohakea , an important Royal New Zealand Air Force base, which is sited 33 km to the south west. 6 km north of Hunterville is Vinegar Hill . Hunterville is well known for its statue of the huntaway , a specialised herding dog that uses its voice to drive the sheep. The town festival and market held on
468-525: The twelve regional councillors are elected by the district in the Manawatu - Rangitikei ward; the two regional councillors elected in the 2016 elections are Bruce Gordon and Gordon McKellar. Rangitikei is located in the general electorate of Rangitīkei and in the Māori electorate of Te Tai Hauāuru . Rangitīkei has been a safe National Party seat since the 1938 election with the exception of 1978–1984 when it
494-466: Was $ 26,900, compared with $ 31,800 nationally. 126 people (12.4%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 525 (51.5%) people were employed full-time, 180 (17.6%) were part-time, and 27 (2.6%) were unemployed. Hunterville Consolidated School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students, with a roll of 116 as of August 2024. Rangitikei District The Rangitikei District
520-406: Was 10.4, compared with 27.1% nationally. Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 51.9% had no religion, 37.7% were Christian , 1.2% had Māori religious beliefs and 1.4% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 150 (14.7%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 231 (22.6%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income
546-498: Was conducted in March 2018 . The results from the post-enumeration survey showed that the 2013 census recorded 97.6 percent of the residents in New Zealand on census night. However, the overall response rate was 92.9 percent, with a non-response rate of 7.1 percent made up of the net undercount and people who were counted in the census but had not received a form. Population counts for New Zealand regions . Note: All figures are for
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#1732858859860572-522: Was held by Bruce Beetham of the Social Credit Party . Since 2023 it is held by Suze Redmayne . Te Tai Hauāuru is a more volatile seat, having been held by three different parties since 1996 , i.e. New Zealand First , Te Pāti Māori and the Labour Party . Since 2023 , it has been held by Debbie Ngarewa-Packer of Te Pāti Māori. Located north of Wellington , the district stretches from
598-556: Was spoken by 96.9%, Māori language by 6.4%, Samoan by 2.3% and other languages by 4.2%. No language could be spoken by 2.1% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.7%. The percentage of people born overseas was 12.2, compared with 28.8% nationally. Religious affiliations were 32.6% Christian , 0.3% Hindu , 0.4% Islam , 4.5% Māori religious beliefs , 0.3% Buddhist , 0.5% New Age , 0.1% Jewish , and 0.9% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 52.5%, and 8.2% of people did not answer
624-402: Was that 132 (39.6%) people were employed full-time, 63 (18.9%) were part-time, and 18 (5.4%) were unemployed. Otairi covers 636.76 km (245.85 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 1,370 as of June 2024, with a population density of 2.2 people per km. Otairi had a population of 1,272 at the 2018 New Zealand census , an increase of 45 people (3.7%) since the 2013 census , and
650-931: Was that 6,330 (50.1%) people were employed full-time, 1,755 (13.9%) were part-time, and 342 (2.7%) were unemployed. State Highway 1 [REDACTED] goes through Bulls. The North Island portion of this national state highway, one of only eight in New Zealand, begins at Cape Reinga / Te Rerenga Wairua and ends at Wellington International Airport —passing through Bulls at 925 km. State Highway 3 [REDACTED] passes through Bulls. This highway connects Woodville (25 km east of Palmerston North ) and Hamilton via New Plymouth . State Highway 54 [REDACTED] connects Palmerston North and SH 1 at Vinegar Hill via Feilding . InterCity runs five daily and three non-daily bus services in Marton and Bulls. These include Whanganui – Wellington , Palmerston North– Auckland , Tauranga –Wellington, Wellington–New Plymouth and Auckland–Palmerston North. Marton used to be serviced by
676-556: Was the thirty-third national census . "The National Census Day" used for the census was on Tuesday, 5 March 2013. The population of New Zealand was counted as 4,242,048 – an increase of 214,101 or 5.3% over the 2006 census. The 2013 census forms were the same as those developed for the 2011 census which was cancelled due to the February 2011 major earthquake in Christchurch . There were no new topics or questions. New Zealand's next census
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