22-605: Manakau is a settlement situated in the Horowhenua District , located at the boundary of the Manawatū-Whanganui and Wellington regions of New Zealand 's North Island . It lies 8 km north of Ōtaki and 12 km south of Levin , and is connected to both via State Highway 1 , which skirts Manakau's western edge. The township is situated 5 km inland from the coast of the Tasman Sea . In 1886, Manakau became
44-532: A conservation area, with the help of local Māori . One of the local tribal authorities is the Muaūpoko Tribal Authority . Secondary: Primary: Intermediate: In rugby, a combined Horowhenua-Kapiti team represents the area in the amateur Heartland Championship . In cricket, a Horowhenua-Kapiti team has competed in the Hawke Cup since 2002. Himatangi Himatangi is a small settlement in
66-707: A photograph held in the National Library of New Zealand . Himatangi was once the location of the junction between the New Zealand Railways Department 's Foxton Branch railway and the Manawatu County Council's Sanson Tramway . Both lines are now closed; use of the Tramway ceased in 1945, followed by the Branch in 1959. In 2005, a study found agricultural pesticides were being rapidly leached into
88-402: A population density of 35 people per km . Horowhenua District had a population of 36,693 in the 2023 New Zealand census , an increase of 3,432 people (10.3%) since the 2018 census , and an increase of 6,597 people (21.9%) since the 2013 census . There were 17,904 males, 18,660 females and 129 people of other genders in 14,418 dwellings. 2.9% of people identified as LGBTIQ+ . The median age
110-738: A population density of 88 people per km. It is part of the wider Ōhau-Manakau statistical area . Manakau had a population of 426 at the 2018 New Zealand census , an increase of 93 people (27.9%) since the 2013 census , and an increase of 84 people (24.6%) since the 2006 census . There were 174 households, comprising 204 males and 219 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.93 males per female, with 66 people (15.5%) aged under 15 years, 48 (11.3%) aged 15 to 29, 186 (43.7%) aged 30 to 64, and 120 (28.2%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 85.9% European/ Pākehā , 19.0% Māori , 1.4% Pasifika , 4.2% Asian , and 2.1% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. Although some people chose not to answer
132-703: A population of 1,254 at the 2018 New Zealand census , an increase of 210 people (20.1%) since the 2013 census , and an increase of 87 people (7.5%) since the 2006 census . There were 540 households, comprising 642 males and 612 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.05 males per female. The median age was 48.0 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 207 people (16.5%) aged under 15 years, 192 (15.3%) aged 15 to 29, 606 (48.3%) aged 30 to 64, and 249 (19.9%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 88.8% European/ Pākehā , 16.0% Māori , 1.9% Pacific peoples , 2.9% Asian , and 2.2% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. The percentage of people born overseas
154-405: A regional bus service between Levin and Palmerston North was introduced, providing a weekly return service between Himatangi and Foxton . Oroua Downs statistical area, which also includes Himatangi Beach and Tangimoana , covers 124.62 km (48.12 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 1,470 as of June 2024, with a population density of 12 people per km . Oroua Downs had
176-463: Is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students, with a roll of 105 as of August 2024. The school was founded in 1888. Horowhenua District Horowhenua District is a territorial authority district on the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand, administered by Horowhenua District Council. Located north of Wellington and Kāpiti , it stretches from slightly north of
198-435: The Manawatū-Whanganui region of New Zealand's North Island . It is located at the junction of State Highways 1 and 56 , 25 kilometres west of Palmerston North , and seven kilometres east of the coastal settlement of Himatangi Beach . The area has two marae : About 50 Māori land blocks are located between Himatangi and Foxton to the south. The area was largely undeveloped with rough terrain in 1942, according to
220-420: The census question. Of those at least 15 years old, 2,904 (9.7%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 16,785 (55.8%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 9,531 (31.7%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $ 31,700, compared with $ 41,500 nationally. 1,815 people (6.0%) earned over $ 100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15
242-525: The census's question about religious affiliation, 57.0% had no religion, 32.4% were Christian , 1.4% were Buddhist and 0.7% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 60 (16.7%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 72 (20.0%) people had no formal qualifications. 54 people (15.0%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 171 (47.5%) people were employed full-time, 63 (17.5%) were part-time, and 9 (2.5%) were unemployed. Manakau School
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#1733085342825264-509: The district by notable tribal leader Te Rauparaha , who subdued the area on the strength of his prestige alone, with the local residents putting up no resistance. The streets are named after Māori members of Parliament. Manakau has two marae , affiliated with local hapū from the Ngāti Raukawa iwi. Tūkorehe Marae and its meeting house of the same name are affiliated with the hapū of Ngāti Tūkorehe ; Wehi Wehi Marae and its meeting house of
286-516: The first Manawatū District , as part of New Zealand local government reforms . The southern part of Horowhenua County – the Waikanae and Otaki areas – became part of Kāpiti Coast District . Horowhenua District consists of the following towns, localities, settlements and communities (larger towns shown in bold): Horowhenua District covers 1,063.91 km (410.78 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 37,700 as of June 2024, with
308-576: The first place to have a railway station on the newly completed Wellington-Manawatu railway line. Although the line is now part of the North Island Main Trunk line, but the station itself has long been closed. Industries in the area include horticulture, and there are several plant nurseries in or close to the township. The name Manakau comes from the Māori words mana (prestige, authority) and kau (alone, sole). The name refers to an invasion of
330-521: The same name are affiliated with the hapū of Ngāti Wehi Wehi . In October 2020, the Government committed $ 482,108 from the Provincial Growth Fund to Ngāti Tūkorehe to upgrade its Tūkorehe Marae, creating 17.5 positions. Manakau is described by Statistics New Zealand as a rural settlement and covers 5.66 km (2.19 sq mi). It had an estimated population of 500 as of June 2024, with
352-536: The sandy soil at Himatangi. In 2009, planning approval was granted for the building of a piggery after the landowner agreed to reduce from what he originally proposed. In 2014, the community was used as a trial community for the Horizons Regional Council 's emergency readiness plan. The landowner and New Zealand Pork Board had been considering legal action through the Environment Court . In 2019
374-494: The town of Ōtaki in the south to just south of Himatangi in the north, and from the coast to the top of the Tararua Range . It is in the Manawatū-Whanganui local government region . The name Horowhenua is Māori for landslide. Levin is the main town and the seat of the district council. Other towns include Foxton , Shannon and Tokomaru . The population of the district is 37,700 (June 2024). Horowhenua County
396-425: Was 10.0, compared with 27.1% nationally. Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 57.7% had no religion, 26.8% were Christian , 0.7% had Māori religious beliefs , 0.2% were Hindu and 2.9% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 120 (11.5%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 327 (31.2%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income
418-558: Was 45.5 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 6,624 people (18.1%) aged under 15 years, 5,838 (15.9%) aged 15 to 29, 15,090 (41.1%) aged 30 to 64, and 9,141 (24.9%) aged 65 or older. People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 79.3% European ( Pākehā ); 27.7% Māori ; 7.3% Pasifika ; 4.9% Asian ; 0.6% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 2.4% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English
440-568: Was established in 1885 from the southern part of Manawatu County . It stretched from the Manawatū River , Opiki and Tokomaru in the north, to Waikanae and the Waikanae River in the south. The county offices were in Ōtaki until 1896, when they were moved to Levin . Horowhenua District was established in 1989 from a merger of Horowhenua County, Foxton Borough , Levin Borough and part of
462-556: Was spoken by 96.8%, Māori language by 5.8%, Samoan by 1.9% and other languages by 6.5%. No language could be spoken by 2.0% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.7%. The percentage of people born overseas was 15.0, compared with 28.8% nationally. Religious affiliations were 31.2% Christian , 0.6% Hindu , 0.2% Islam , 1.3% Māori religious beliefs , 0.4% Buddhist , 0.6% New Age , 0.1% Jewish , and 1.0% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 56.3%, and 8.6% of people did not answer
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#1733085342825484-466: Was that 12,774 (42.5%) people were employed full-time, 3,861 (12.8%) were part-time, and 996 (3.3%) were unemployed. Much of the area was once an extensive wetland and the centre of a substantial flax industry. It has been progressively drained and converted to productive but flood-prone farmland, with a mixture of loam and peat based soils. Some parts of the wetland, particularly those around Lake Horowhenua are being returned to their former state as
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