Atawhai
Atawhai
Atawhai (Māori) | |
|---|---|
Township | |
 The suburb of Atawhai | |
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| Coordinates: 41°13′40″S 173°19′20″E / 41.22778°S 173.32222°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Nelson |
| Ward |
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| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Nelson City Council |
| • Nelson City Mayor | Nick Smith |
| • Nelson MP | Rachel Boyack |
| • Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.54 km2 (1.75 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2024)[2] | |
| • Total | 2,920 |
| • Density | 640/km2 (1,700/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
| Postcode | 7010 |
| Area code | 03 |
Atawhai is a suburb of Nelson, New Zealand. It lies north of Nelson and is the location of Wakapuaka Cemetery, a burial place since 1861. It also has a coastline on Nelson Haven and access to Boulder Bank from State Highway 6.[3][4]
Geography
[edit]Atawhai covers an area of 4.54 km2, including a land area of 4.54 km2.[1]
Miyazu Japanese Garden, a Japanese public garden and public reserve, is located in Atawhai.[5]
Wakapuaka Cemetery is also located in the area.[5]
Atawhai also has several local parks: Bayview Reserve, Corder Park, Frenchay Reserve, Montrose Reserve, Ngapua Reserve, Queen Elizabeth II Reserve, Te-Ata Reserve, Titoki Reserve, Tresillian Reserve and Werneth Reserve.[5]
History and culture
[edit]The estimated population of Atawhai reached 2,000 in 1996.[6]
It reached 2,220 in 2001, 2,208 in 2006, 2,556 in 2013, and 2,790 in 2018.[6]
Whakatū Marae is located in Atawhai. It is the marae (meeting ground) of Ngāti Kōata, Ngāti Rārua, Ngāti Tama ki Te Tau Ihu, Ngāti Toa Rangatira and Te Atiawa o Te Waka-a-Māui. It includes the Kākāti wharenui (meeting house).[7][8]
Demography
[edit]The Atawhai statistical area had an estimated population of 2,920 as of June 2024,[2] with a population density of 643 people per km2.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2,208 | — |
| 2013 | 2,556 | +2.11% |
| 2018 | 2,790 | +1.77% |
| Source: [9] | ||
Atawhai had a population of 2,790 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 234 people (9.2%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 582 people (26.4%) since the 2006 census. There were 1,131 households, comprising 1,329 males and 1,461 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.91 males per female. The median age was 49.1 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 477 people (17.1%) aged under 15 years, 291 (10.4%) aged 15 to 29, 1,425 (51.1%) aged 30 to 64, and 603 (21.6%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 92.5% European/Pākehā, 7.8% Māori, 1.4% Pasifika, 3.4% Asian, and 2.3% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
The percentage of people born overseas was 27.2, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 60.4% had no religion, 29.6% were Christian, 0.1% had Māori religious beliefs, 0.8% were Hindu, 0.2% were Muslim, 0.8% were Buddhist and 1.9% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 693 (30.0%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 303 (13.1%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $36,000, compared with $31,800 nationally. 450 people (19.5%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 1,035 (44.7%) people were employed full-time, 447 (19.3%) were part-time, and 63 (2.7%) were unemployed.[9]
Economy
[edit]In 2018, 6.9% worked in manufacturing, 8.5% worked in construction, 4.0% worked in hospitality, 4.6% worked in transport, 7.9% worked in education, and 13.5% worked in healthcare.[6]
Transport
[edit]As of 2018, among those who commute to work, 73.5% drove a car, 3.4% rode in a car, 7.1% use a bike, and 7.1% walk or run. No one used public transport.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ a b "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ "Wakapuaka Cemetery". Nelson.govt.nz. Retrieved 29 April 2014.
- ^ "Boulder Bank". www.wonderwalkers.co.nz. Archived from the original on 29 April 2014. Retrieved 29 April 2014.
- ^ a b c "Nelson Parks and Reserves". gdc.govt.nz. Gisborne District Council.
- ^ a b c d "Place Summary – Atawhai". Stats NZ. Statistics New Zealand.
- ^ "Te Kāhui Māngai directory". tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri.
- ^ "Māori Maps". maorimaps.com. Te Potiki National Trust.
- ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Atawhai (304300). 2018 Census place summary: Atawhai
