The South Wairarapa District is a district at the south-east tip of the North Island of New Zealand , governed by the South Wairarapa District Council . The district comprises the southernmost part of the Wairarapa , and is part of the Wellington Region .
26-617: Martinborough ( Māori : Wharekaka or Māori : Huangarua ) is a town in the South Wairarapa District , in the Wellington region of New Zealand. It is 65 kilometres east of Wellington and 35 kilometres south-west of Masterton . The town has a resident population of 2,050 (June 2024). The town is home to the South Wairarapa District Council. John Martin is regarded as the town’s founder and set out
52-441: A population density of 422 people per km. Before the 2023 census, Martinborough had a smaller boundary, covering 4.50 km (1.74 sq mi). Using that boundary, Martinborough had a population of 1,767 at the 2018 New Zealand census , an increase of 294 people (20.0%) since the 2013 census , and an increase of 438 people (33.0%) since the 2006 census . There were 741 households, comprising 852 males and 915 females, giving
78-404: A population density of 5.0 people per km . South Wairarapa District had a population of 11,811 in the 2023 New Zealand census , an increase of 1,236 people (11.7%) since the 2018 census , and an increase of 2,283 people (24.0%) since the 2013 census . There were 5,874 males, 5,886 females and 45 people of other genders in 4,953 dwellings. 3.8% of people identified as LGBTIQ+ . The median age
104-448: A sex ratio of 0.93 males per female. The median age was 49.3 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 288 people (16.3%) aged under 15 years, 192 (10.9%) aged 15 to 29, 840 (47.5%) aged 30 to 64, and 444 (25.1%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 84.9% European/ Pākehā , 18.5% Māori , 3.6% Pasifika , 3.7% Asian , and 1.9% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. The percentage of people born overseas
130-429: A translation of Ngāwī as "the native tussock grass ". The area is popular with commercial and recreational fishermen. The fishery includes pāua (a type of abalone which is prized for its iridescent shell as well as the flesh), crayfish, and cod. Ngawi has more bulldozers per capita than anywhere else. The bulldozers are used to haul fishing boats into and out of the water as there is no wharf or other access to
156-614: The 1989 local government reforms . The local Hau Ariki Marae and Te Whare Wananga o Tupai meeting house are affiliated with the Ngāti Kahungunu hapū of Ngāti Hikawera o Kahungunu . In October 2020, the Government committed $ 371,332 from the Provincial Growth Fund to upgrade the marae, and create 37 jobs. Martinborough covers 4.86 km (1.88 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 2,050 as of June 2024, with
182-554: The Metlink public transport network for the Wellington region, passes through the district (which is served by the two stations of Featherston and Woodside ) and provides a faster method of transport into the city than the Remutaka pass road. Metlink buses also provide services to Greytown and Martinborough from the railway stations and Masterton . The South Wairarapa District Council is
208-771: The Martinborough Brewery is also located in town. In January 2023, an area of 3,665 square kilometres (1,415 sq mi), was certified as the Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve by the International Dark-Sky Association . It was the second dark sky reserve to be certified in New Zealand (after the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve was recognised in 2012). The certification of the new dark sky reserve
234-585: The North Island, Cape Palliser , is in the South Wairarapa. While it is predominantly rural, the South Wairarapa has three towns. The two largest towns, almost identical in population, are Greytown and Featherston . Greytown is where Arbor Day was first celebrated in New Zealand. The Fell Locomotive Museum in Featherston has a museum displaying the world's only Fell locomotive. The third-largest town and
260-421: The census question. Of those at least 15 years old, 2,031 (20.8%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 5,013 (51.3%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 2,010 (20.6%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $ 42,800, compared with $ 41,500 nationally. 1,569 people (16.1%) earned over $ 100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15
286-480: The east and west. Almost all the vineyards are in thin ribbons around the northern and eastern sides of the town, and on the Dry River to the south. All follow dry riverbeds, which provide appropriate soils for viticulture. Notable wineries include Schubert Wines, Te Kairanga, Tirohana Estate, Palliser Estate Wines, Dry River, Martinborough Vineyard, Murdoch James, Ata Rangi, Craggy Range, and Escarpment. During November,
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#1732852448443312-456: The first streets in the pattern of the Union Flag in the 19th century. Before Martinborough was established the southern part of the region was known as Waihenga, a point that seems to be lost at times in the history of the district. A feature is the colonial architecture, one example of which is the historic Martinborough Hotel, built in 1882. Prior to the expansion of viticulture, Martinborough
338-452: The nearest school is at Pirinoa , around 37.5 kilometres (23.3 mi) to the north. Ngawi is known for its exposed climate, its intense and prolonged wind and the fact that there are almost no trees nearby. The weather can be extremely hot in summer. Several ships have been wrecked on the rough coastline. In May 2006, filmmaker Peter Salmon shot a short film called 'Fog' in Ngawi. Salmon
364-461: The ocean other than the beach, which can be notoriously rough. Crayfish (also known as rock lobster) are caught commercially for live export. In 2011, there were around a dozen commercial fishermen working from Ngawi, but most did not live in the village. The village comprises mainly small wooden houses, called baches . The population is much larger during the summer season, when all the holiday homes are occupied. There are no shops in Ngawi, and
390-665: The region's wines are celebrated in the Toast Martinborough wine festival. This event temporarily enlarges the population by 10,000. Other industries around Martinborough focus on traditional beef and sheep farming; growing olives, lavender and nuts; and fishing at the coast settlements of Ngawi and Cape Palliser . Tourism is an important industry for the town, and the Martinborough i-site provides advice about accommodation, activities, wineries and where to eat. Several wineries and specialist tour operators offer vineyard tours, and
416-447: The reserve. Martinborough School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students, with a roll of 246 as of August 2024. The nearest high school is Kuranui College . The international cooking school Le Cordon Bleu and UCOL considered establishing a campus in Martinborough by 2009. They eventually opted to open a campus in Wellington instead, disappointing locals who were hoping it would provide an economic boost to
442-446: The seat of the district council is Martinborough ; it is the centre of a nationally important wine-producing area. It is expected that the number of people living in the district's urban areas will increase due to rising property prices in Wellington proper, and the proximity to transport links. South Wairarapa District covers 2,387.76 km (921.92 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 12,050 as of June 2024, with
468-504: The territorial authority responsible for the area. The council consists of nine councillors; the current mayor is Martin Connelly . The three towns also have their own community boards. Ngawi, New Zealand Ngawi (pronounced "ngaa-wee") is a small fishing / holiday village within five kilometres of Cape Palliser , the southern-most point of New Zealand's North Island . The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives
494-588: The town. South Wairarapa District The district comprises the floodplain of the Ruamahanga River and the associated Lake Wairarapa , as well as the long southern stretch of Palliser Bay . To the west of the plains rise the eastern slopes of the Remutaka Range , the crest of which forms the western boundary of the district, while the Aorangi Range lies to the south-east. The southernmost point of
520-415: Was $ 33,200, compared with $ 31,800 nationally. 282 people (19.1%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 723 (48.9%) people were employed full-time, 246 (16.6%) were part-time, and 30 (2.0%) were unemployed. Martinborough has a large number of vineyards producing wines , notably Pinot noir . Martinborough has a warm micro-climate, with hills to
546-467: Was 19.5, compared with 27.1% nationally. Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 57.0% had no religion, 31.4% were Christian , 1.2% had Māori religious beliefs , 0.3% were Hindu , 0.2% were Muslim , 1.9% were Buddhist and 2.2% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 387 (26.2%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 279 (18.9%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income
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#1732852448443572-557: Was 47.5 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 2,037 people (17.2%) aged under 15 years, 1,458 (12.3%) aged 15 to 29, 5,580 (47.2%) aged 30 to 64, and 2,736 (23.2%) aged 65 or older. People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 90.1% European ( Pākehā ); 15.4% Māori ; 2.7% Pasifika ; 3.5% Asian ; 0.7% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 2.5% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English
598-622: Was largely a rural service town for nearby farms. The mayor of Martinborough officiated over the Martinborough Borough of New Zealand, which was administered by the Martinborough Borough Council. The office existed from 1928 until 1989, when Martinborough Borough alongside Greytown and Featherston boroughs also with Featherston County was amalgamated into the South Wairarapa District Council as part of
624-542: Was spoken by 97.7%, Māori language by 2.7%, Samoan by 0.6% and other languages by 7.8%. No language could be spoken by 1.8% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.4%. The percentage of people born overseas was 18.6, compared with 28.8% nationally. Religious affiliations were 27.5% Christian , 0.4% Hindu , 0.6% Māori religious beliefs , 0.6% Buddhist , 0.5% New Age , 0.2% Jewish , and 1.0% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 61.6%, and 7.6% of people did not answer
650-453: Was that 4,851 (49.6%) people were employed full-time, 1,554 (15.9%) were part-time, and 186 (1.9%) were unemployed. Because of South Wairarapa's proximity to the capital city of New Zealand, Wellington, there are close links between the two areas. For example, some people live in South Wairarapa and commute to Wellington each day to work; others live and work in Wellington while spending weekends in South Wairarapa. The Wairarapa Line , part of
676-551: Was the result of 5 years of volunteer work by the Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve Association and local partner organisations. The area covered by the reserve includes the Aorangi Forest Park , and the South Wairarapa and Carterton Districts. Martinborough was the location for the first public meeting to discuss the proposal to apply for dark sky accreditation, and the town is approximately in the centre of
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