Leigh, New Zealand
Leigh | |
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Coordinates: 36°17′24″S 174°48′07″E / 36.290°S 174.802°E | |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Auckland Region |
Ward | Rodney ward |
Community board | Rodney Local Board |
Electorates | |
Government | |
• Territorial Authority | Auckland Council |
Area | |
• Total | 1.12 km2 (0.43 sq mi) |
Population (June 2023)[2] | |
• Total | 660 |
• Density | 590/km2 (1,500/sq mi) |
Leigh is a small coastal community in the north of the Auckland Region of New Zealand. It lies on the west side of Omaha Cove, a small inlet within Ōmaha Bay to the south of Cape Rodney. It is 13 km from Matakana, 21 km from Warkworth and approximately 92 km north of Auckland City.
Leigh is the nearest town to
Geography
Leigh is located in
The Kohuroa Stream flows to the west of Leigh township, reaching Te Kohuroa / Mathesons Bay.[8] A series of cascades, the Kohuroa Stream Waterfalls, are found along the stream, accessible by the Matheson Bay Bush Walk.[9]
Demographics
Statistics New Zealand describes Leigh as a rural settlement, which covers 1.12 km2 (0.43 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 660 as of June 2023,[2] with a population density of 589 people per km2. Leigh is part of the larger Cape Rodney statistical area.
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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2006 | 501 | — |
2013 | 570 | +1.86% |
2018 | 606 | +1.23% |
Source: [10] |
Leigh had a population of 606 at the
Ethnicities were 92.1% European/Pākehā, 16.8% Māori, 3.0% Pacific peoples, 1.5% Asian, and 3.0% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 59.9% had no religion, 26.7% were Christian, 1.0% had Māori religious beliefs, 1.0% were Muslim, 1.0% were Buddhist and 3.5% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 105 (20.7%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 96 (18.9%) people had no formal qualifications. 84 people (16.6%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 207 (40.8%) people were employed full-time, 96 (18.9%) were part-time, and 6 (1.2%) were unemployed.[10]
Cape Rodney statistical area
Cape Rodney statistical area, which also includes Ti Point and Whangateau, stretches north to the border with Kaipara District and west almost to Wellsford. It covers 370.68 km2 (143.12 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 4,000 as of June 2023,[11] with a population density of 10.8 people per km2.
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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2006 | 2,760 | — |
2013 | 3,096 | +1.65% |
2018 | 3,525 | +2.63% |
Source: [12] |
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Cape Rodney had a population of 3,525 at the
Ethnicities were 92.2% European/Pākehā, 15.4% Māori, 3.5% Pacific peoples, 2.0% Asian, and 2.6% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
The percentage of people born overseas was 16.9, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 59.4% had no religion, 27.9% were Christian, 1.6% had Māori religious beliefs, 0.2% were Hindu, 0.1% were Muslim, 0.3% were Buddhist and 2.3% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 555 (19.6%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 495 (17.4%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $32,100, compared with $31,800 nationally. 453 people (16.0%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 1,329 (46.8%) people were employed full-time, 558 (19.7%) were part-time, and 48 (1.7%) were unemployed.[12]
Recreation
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The Leigh district provides several venues for rugby, golf, touch rugby, football and other sports. The Rodney district's rugby team, the "Rodney Rams", is based at Whangateau with clubrooms at Whangateau Reserve. The reserve is also used for local touch rugby tournaments.
There are a number of beaches close to Leigh including
. There are also numerous fishing spots and seafood hunting areas. Goat Island Marine Reserve provides several organised features including scenic marine observations, glass-bottom boat trips and scuba-diving; fishing is strictly prohibited."Daniel's Reef" is the most well known surfing spot in the Leigh area.
The Leigh Carnival is a fundraiser for the school and is held every Easter Sunday on the Leigh School field.[13] The Leigh Volunteer Fire Brigade hosts an annual fishing competition.
Media
The Leigh community newspaper is the Leigh Rag.
The Mahurangi Matters and Rodney Times newspapers are also delivered in the area.
Marae
The local Ōmaha Marae is a traditional meeting ground for Ngāti Manuhiri, and its associated iwi of Ngātiwai.[14] It includes Te Kiri meeting house.[15]
Education
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/dd/Leigh_Primary_School.jpg/220px-Leigh_Primary_School.jpg)
Leigh School is the local primary school. It is a coeducational contributing primary (years 1-6) school with a roll of 51 students as of February 2024.[16][17] The school was established in 1874.[18] The adjacent Leigh Community Preschool[19] accepts children from age 6 months to 5 years. The two schools work together to provide a seamless, minimally stressful transition for children entering school. A number of children living in Leigh attend the much larger Matakana Primary, 10 km distant. Homeschooling is also popular in the Leigh area.
High school students are served by
Economy
Leigh is primarily a fishing village. It exports fresh fish both nationally and internationally.
Climate
Climate data for Leigh (1981–2010) | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 22.5 (72.5) |
23.0 (73.4) |
22.0 (71.6) |
20.1 (68.2) |
18.0 (64.4) |
16.0 (60.8) |
15.1 (59.2) |
15.3 (59.5) |
16.4 (61.5) |
17.6 (63.7) |
19.2 (66.6) |
21.1 (70.0) |
18.9 (66.0) |
Daily mean °C (°F) | 19.5 (67.1) |
20.1 (68.2) |
19.1 (66.4) |
17.4 (63.3) |
15.4 (59.7) |
13.4 (56.1) |
12.5 (54.5) |
12.7 (54.9) |
13.7 (56.7) |
14.7 (58.5) |
16.2 (61.2) |
18.1 (64.6) |
16.1 (60.9) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 16.5 (61.7) |
17.2 (63.0) |
16.2 (61.2) |
14.6 (58.3) |
12.8 (55.0) |
10.9 (51.6) |
10.0 (50.0) |
10.0 (50.0) |
10.9 (51.6) |
11.9 (53.4) |
13.2 (55.8) |
15.1 (59.2) |
13.3 (55.9) |
Average rainfall mm (inches) | 67.6 (2.66) |
71.9 (2.83) |
92.4 (3.64) |
83.3 (3.28) |
92.8 (3.65) |
111.4 (4.39) |
130.4 (5.13) |
120.0 (4.72) |
94.3 (3.71) |
78.6 (3.09) |
65.5 (2.58) |
81.3 (3.20) |
1,089.5 (42.88) |
Mean monthly sunshine hours | 250.4 | 180.6 | 158.3 | 166.5 | 142.9 | 108.3 | 147.5 | 153.0 | 146.6 | 180.7 | 180.3 | 221.8 | 2,036.9 |
Source: NIWA (rain 1991–2020)[20] |
References
- ^ a b c "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
- ^ a b "Subnational population estimates (RC, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (regional councils); "Subnational population estimates (TA, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (territorial authorities); "Subnational population estimates (urban rural), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (urban areas)
- ^ "Leigh Travel Guide". Jasons Travel Media.
- ^ Wises New Zealand Guide, 7th Edition, 1979. p.200.
- ^ "Place name detail: Leigh". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
- ^ "Place name detail: Te Kohuroa / Mathesons Bay". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
- ^ "Place name detail: Omaha Cove". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
- ^ "Place name detail: Kohuroa Stream". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
- ^ "Kohuroa Stream Waterfalls". New Zealand Waterfalls. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
- ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7001158 and 7001161–7001163.
- ^ "Population estimate tables - NZ.Stat". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Cape Rodney (110400). 2018 Census place summary: Cape Rodney
- ^ Leigh Easter Carnival
- ^ "Te Kāhui Māngai directory". tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri.
- ^ "Māori Maps". maorimaps.com. Te Potiki National Trust.
- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ^ Education Counts: Leigh School
- ^ "Nau mai, Haere mai—Welcome to Leigh School". Leigh School. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
- ^ "November Newsletter". Archived from the original on 24 July 2011. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
- ^ "CliFlo – National Climate Database : Leigh 2 EWS". NIWA. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
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