34-643: Manawatū District is a territorial authority district in the Manawatū-Whanganui local government region in the North Island of New Zealand , administered by Manawatū District Council. It includes most of the area between the Manawatū River in the south and the Rangitīkei River in the north, stretching from slightly south of the settlement of Himatangi in the south, to just south of Mangaweka in
68-694: A territorial authority area governed by a district council as a second-tier of local government in New Zealand , below regional councils . They were formed as a result of the local government reforms in 1989 . There are 53 districts in New Zealand , and they do not include the 12 city councils , the Auckland Council , and the Chatham Islands Council . District councils serve a combination of rural and urban communities, while city councils administer
102-474: A careful examining of its presence in New Zealand. Dutta likened the online communication of Hindutva supporters to that of QAnon followers and the far-right Proud Boys . The white paper received a polarising response, with Dutta receiving online abuse and threats from Hindutva supporters. Two Indian community organisations the New Zealand Hindu Council, the affiliated Hindu Youth Association, and
136-889: A population of 32,415 in the 2023 New Zealand census , an increase of 2,250 people (7.5%) since the 2018 census , and an increase of 4,956 people (18.0%) since the 2013 census . There were 16,020 males, 16,275 females and 117 people of other genders in 12,183 dwellings. 2.4% of people identified as LGBTIQ+ . The median age was 41.0 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 6,480 people (20.0%) aged under 15 years, 5,217 (16.1%) aged 15 to 29, 14,406 (44.4%) aged 30 to 64, and 6,312 (19.5%) aged 65 or older. People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 88.0% European ( Pākehā ); 18.3% Māori ; 2.8% Pasifika ; 3.4% Asian ; 0.4% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 3.1% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English
170-529: A survey done by the Victoria University Wellington in 2019, it was found that New Zealanders believe that Hindus are more trustworthy than atheists , Protestants , Muslims , Catholics and Evangelicals . About 28.3 percent of New Zealanders have complete or much trust in Hindus, while 19.9 percent have little or no trust. Jews and Hindus hold the highest education level in New Zealand. During
204-600: Is a list of Hindu temples in major New Zealand cities. Cities are ordered by the number of Hindu Temples. The name of the Mandir is in bold and the location is in italics. A West Auckland Hindu temple was the target of an arson attack over Labour weekend. The incident occurred at Shri Ram Mandir on Brick St in Auckland's Henderson on October 21, 2022 about 11.30pm. Temple spokesperson Pravin Kumar said, "It could have been disastrous because, on
238-596: Is governed by the Horizons Regional Council. For electoral and representation purposes, the district is divided into: The Manawatū district includes both plains and hills, and is visited by cyclists and others for the views of the Central North Island volcanoes on clear days. The western coast has swimming beaches and large dunes , while the Ruahine Ranges in the east has walking tracks and views over
272-549: Is that part of Horowhenua District lying north of Levin. Parts of Rangitikei and/or Tararua districts might also be included. Manawatū District covers 2,566.59 km (990.97 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 34,800 as of June 2024, with a density of 13.6 people per km. Feilding , the council seat, has a population of 18,250, the only town with more than 1,000. Other towns and settlements include Halcombe , Himatangi Beach , Kimbolton , Pohangina , Rongotea , Sanson , and Tangimoana . Manawatū District had
306-635: Is the second largest religion in New Zealand . It is also one of the fastest-growing religions in New Zealand . According to the 2023 census , Hindus form 2.9% of the population of New Zealand . There are about 153,534 Hindus in New Zealand. Hindus from all over India continue to immigrate today, with the largest Indian ethnic subgroup being Gujaratis , Haryanvi and Dravidians . A later wave of immigrants also includes Hindu immigrants who were of Indian descent from nations that were historically under European colonial rule, such as Fiji . Today there are Hindu temples in all major New Zealand cities. In 1836
340-566: The 2011 Christchurch earthquake were the main reasons why growth of Hindus declined. The latter was also the main reason why the Census year was moved from 2011 to 2013. The slowdown in long term migration was partially offset by soaring numbers of Indian Students and Skilled Migrants, whose numbers increased rapidly during the Great Recession partly due to costs being cheaper and a better economic outlook. The recently conducted 2013 Census showed
374-494: The 2011 election . Deputy Mayor Matt Bell was then acting mayor until a by-election held on 7 March 2012. The by-election was narrowly won by Margaret Kouvelis from Feilding, who beat councillor Steven Gibson by just 14 votes (3293 votes to 3279). Helen Worboys won the mayoralty from the incumbent Margaret Kouvelis in the 2016 Local Government elections. Manawatū District is in the Manawatū-Whanganui Region, which
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#1732890704518408-645: The Citizenship Amendment Act and the National Register of Citizens for Assam in 2019 also sparked anti-BJP protests in New Zealand which inflamed BJP supporters in New Zealand. In May 2021, the Massey University communication professor Dr Mohan Dutta published a two-page white paper called Cultural Hindutva and Islamophobia about alleged Islamophobic elements in Hindutva ideology, calling for
442-624: The New Zealand Police confirmed that they were investigating online threats against Dutta and had put a safety plan in place. There are similarities between Hindu and Māori people customs and languages. There are at least 185 Sanskrit and other Indian language words similar to the Māori language . Some Hindu communities also have similar buildings to marae, where people hold meetings and sleep over. Māori also bless new buildings before they open, usually before sunrise, as Hindus do. The following
476-612: The 2020s, Hindutva activism within the New Zealand Indian diaspora attracted attention from the media and law enforcement authorities. In February 2020, The Spinoff guest writer Shahid S. claimed that Islamophobia was present among Indian diaspora social media pages, with the circulation of posts attacking Muslim immigration and praising the Xinjiang internment camps that targeted China's predominantly Muslim Uyghur minority. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government's passage of
510-589: The Hindu Heritage Centre, Hindu Social Service Foundation, Hindu Elders Foundation and Hindu Youth New Zealand, and runs youth and family camps. In 2010 HCNZ launched Hindu Organisations, Temples and Associations (HOTA), a representative body for Hindu groups in New Zealand. Other Hindu organisations include Ramakrishna Mission , Chinmaya Mission , Sathya Sai Organisation , Art of Living Foundation , Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh , Hindu Foundation, Sewa International and Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation . According to
544-451: The Hindu population made up slightly over 2% of the population, with 90,018 adherents. This increased Hinduism's share of the total New Zealand population by 0.5% despite immigration slowing as a result of the events mentioned earlier. ^^From 1916-1966, Hindus were counted as "race aliens" Hindus In Percentage By Years : +0.25% According to the 2018 census: Majority of
578-633: The Hindus in New Zealand are Asians, followed by Europeans and Pacific Islanders. There are 3,567 European and 1,857 Pacific peoples following Hinduism. Hinduism also has a small following among Māori . There are 858 Māori following Hinduism The first Hindu organisation - the Hindu Council of New Zealand (HCNZ) was formed in the mid-1990s and is affiliated to the Vishwa Hindu Parishad , a global Hindu organisation. HCNZ has hosted annual New Zealand Hindu conferences since 2007. It has also established
612-542: The Indian community website The Indian News accusing Dutta and Massey University of promoting Hinduphobia . By contrast, the Aotearoa Alliance of Progressive Indians (AAPI), NZ Indian Association of Minorities, and Hindus for Human Rights Australia and New Zealand defending Dutta's academic freedom, condemning threats against Dutta, and calling for the New Zealand and Australian governments to monitor Hindutva ideology within
646-449: The Indian diaspora communities. In mid-September 2021, Dutta also participated in a controversial international online academic conference called " Dismantling Hindutva ," which was co-sponsored by Massey University and 70 other academic institutions. Dr Sapna Samant of the left-wing advocacy group Aotearoa Alliance of Progressive Indians (AAPI) also claimed that local Hindutva supporters were intimidating her and Dutta. In late September,
680-458: The Manawatū River split off to form Horowhenua County Council in 1884. Manawatu District Council was formed in 1988 when Manawatu County Council amalgamated with Kairanga County Council, itself a splinter of Oroua County Council. The following year, Manawatu District amalgamated with Feilding Borough, Kiwitea County, Oroua County and Pohangina County in the 1989 local government reforms . For
714-602: The administration of many environmental and public transport matters, while the district councils administer local roads and reserves, sewerage, building consents, the land use and subdivision aspects of resource management, and other local matters. Some activities are delegated to council-controlled organisations . There are currently 53 districts in New Zealand . The North Island comprises 34 districts. The South Island and Stewart Island comprise 19 districts. Notes: Hinduism in New Zealand Hinduism
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#1732890704518748-421: The census question. Of those at least 15 years old, 3,390 (13.1%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 15,042 (58.0%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 6,432 (24.8%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $ 41,700, compared with $ 41,500 nationally. 2,517 people (9.7%) earned over $ 100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15
782-555: The district from the Wharite mountain or from the Saddle Road. In the middle of the district is Feilding, with its saleyards, equestrian and motorsport venue (Manfeild), boutique shopping and historical landmarks and collections. The Royal New Zealand Air Force 's main base, RNZAF Base Ohakea , is in Manawatū. Secondary: Districts of New Zealand A district in New Zealand is
816-518: The first communities from the Punjab and Gujarat arriving in the 1890s. Until the 1980s almost all Hindu migrants came from Gujarat. Later they arrived from all over India and from elsewhere, including Sri Lanka, Malaysia and South Africa. In the 1991 Census, surging migration as a result of the Immigration Act 1987 made the number of Hindus surpass 17,000. India's Economic Liberalisation occurred in
850-533: The larger urban areas . Three districts ( Gisborne , Tasman , and Marlborough ) are unitary authorities also performing the functions of a regional council. Districts are not subdivisions of regions, and some of them fall within more than one region. Taupō District has the distinction of straddling the boundaries of four different regions. Regional council areas are based on water catchment areas, whereas district council areas are based on community of interest and road access. Regional councils are responsible for
884-415: The missionary William Colenso saw Māori women near Whangārei using a broken bronze bell to boil potatoes. The inscription is in very old Tamil script. This discovery has led to speculation that Tamil-speaking Hindus may have visited New Zealand hundreds of years ago. However, the first noted settlement of Hindus in New Zealand dates back to the arrival of sepoys (Indian soldiers) in the 19th century, with
918-589: The north, and from the Rangitīkei River to the top of the Ruahine Range in the east. It does not include the Foxton area and the mouth of the Manawatū River, or Palmerston North City (which includes Ashhurst ). Its main town is Feilding . The district has an area of 2,624 km². Manawatū is said to have been named by Hau, a great Māori explorer. As he pursued his wife, who had left him for another lover, along
952-406: The number of Hindus tripled in the 10 years since the 1991 census. The 2006 census showed the number of Hindus to be 64,557, an increase of nearly 62% from the previous census in 2001. The growth of the number of Hindus in New Zealand then slowed in the years between the 2006 Census and the 2013 Census because of a mixture of events. The heightened violence against Indian Australians (2007-2010) and
986-463: The purposes of representation, Manawatū District is divided into two wards: In 2021, the council decided to establish a Māori ward from the 2022 local election. The council is responsible for day-to-day administration and services: Ian McKelvie was elected mayor in a by-election in November 2002 and remained in the position until he resigned on 15 December 2011, after being elected to Parliament in
1020-421: The same year, increasing the standard of living and allowing more immigrants to come in the future. The 1996 New Zealand Census showed the eased immigration laws resulted in the number of Hindus growing from 18,000 in 1991 to surpassing 25,000 for the first time. This was largely due to the continued success of the Immigration Act 1987. In the 2001 Census, the population of Hindus was at almost 40 000, meaning that
1054-530: The south-west coast of the North Island, he came across and named river mouths, including Whanganui , Whangaehu and Rangitīkei according to events that befell him at the time. He then came across the mouth of the large, wide Manawatū River ; awed by the sight and in fear he might not be able to cross it, he said, "Ka tū taku manawa" (My heart stands still). The name Manawatū (often the Manawatu ) also refers to
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1088-549: The whole area centred on the Manawatū Plains , the floodplain of the Manawatū River, with Palmerston North as its principal city. Like some other areas of New Zealand such as Wairarapa and the King Country , the Manawatū in this sense has never had precisely defined boundaries, its extents determined largely by custom and preference. Always included are Palmerston North and all of today's Manawatū District, and usually included
1122-541: Was spoken by 97.5%, Māori language by 4.0%, Samoan by 0.4% and other languages by 4.8%. No language could be spoken by 1.9% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.9%. The percentage of people born overseas was 11.6, compared with 28.8% nationally. Religious affiliations were 30.2% Christian , 0.5% Hindu , 0.3% Islam , 1.0% Māori religious beliefs , 0.3% Buddhist , 0.5% New Age , and 1.1% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 58.1%, and 8.1% of people did not answer
1156-544: Was that 13,530 (52.2%) people were employed full-time, 3,657 (14.1%) were part-time, and 489 (1.9%) were unemployed. Manawatu County Council was one of 63 county councils that were formed in 1876 when the provinces were abolished. It originally extended from Rangiwahia in the north to Waikanae in the south. Over the 12 years to 1888, The towns of Palmerston North , Feilding and Foxton split off to form borough councils. The northern half of Manawatu County split off to form Oroua County Council in 1883. The area south of
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