Manurewa-Papakura ward
Manurewa-Papakura Ward | |
|---|---|
ward of Auckland | |
 | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Island | North Island |
| Region | Auckland Region |
| Area | |
| • Land | 77.35 km2 (29.87 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2024)[2] | |
• Total | 189,100 |
Manurewa-Papakura Ward is an Auckland Council ward which elects two councillors and covers the Manurewa and Papakura Local Boards. The two councillors are currently Angela Dalton and Daniel Newman.
Demographics
Manurewa-Papakura ward covers 77.35 km2 (29.87 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 189,100 as of June 2024, with a population density of 2,445 people per km2.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 118,752 | — |
| 2013 | 127,875 | +1.06% |
| 2018 | 153,303 | +3.69% |
| 2023 | 171,105 | +2.22% |
| Source: [3][4] | ||
Manurewa-Papakura ward had a population of 171,105 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 17,802 people (11.6%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 43,230 people (33.8%) since the 2013 census. There were 85,398 males, 85,290 females and 417 people of other genders in 47,604 dwellings.[5] 2.3% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 31.6 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 41,130 people (24.0%) aged under 15 years, 39,114 (22.9%) aged 15 to 29, 74,820 (43.7%) aged 30 to 64, and 16,035 (9.4%) aged 65 or older.[4]
People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 29.7% European (Pākehā); 24.9% Māori; 31.7% Pasifika; 30.4% Asian; 2.0% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 1.4% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 90.7%, Māori language by 6.0%, Samoan by 9.9%, and other languages by 25.9%. No language could be spoken by 3.1% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.5%. The percentage of people born overseas was 38.0, compared with 28.8% nationally.[4]
Religious affiliations were 39.7%
Of those at least 15 years old, 23,970 (18.4%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 60,903 (46.9%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 45,099 (34.7%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $39,900, compared with $41,500 nationally. 9,921 people (7.6%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 67,923 (52.3%) people were employed full-time, 12,015 (9.2%) were part-time, and 6,411 (4.9%) were unemployed.[4]
Councillors
| Manurewa-Papakura Ward councillors of Auckland | |
|---|---|
| Term length | Three years |
| Inaugural holder | John Walker Calum Penrose |
| Formation | 1 November 2010 |
| Website | www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz |
| Election | Councillors elected | Affiliation | Votes | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | John Walker | Independent | 20996 | |
| 2 | Calum Penrose | Manurewa-Papakura First Action | 17266 | ||
| 2013 | 1 | John Walker | Independent for Manurewa-Papakura | 15577 | |
| 2 | Calum Penrose | Independent for Manurewa-Papakura | 13696 | ||
| 2016[6] | 1 | Daniel Newman | Manurewa-Papakura Action Team | 15423[7] | |
| 2 | John Walker | Independent | 14794[7] | Retired at the 2019 elections.[8] | |
| 2019 | 1 | Angela Dalton | Manurewa-Papakura Action Team | 17362[9] | |
| 2 | Daniel Newman | Manurewa-Papakura Action Team | 15904[9] | ||
| 2022 | 1 | Daniel Newman | Manurewa-Papakura Action Team | 15,214[10] | |
| 2 | Angela Dalton | 12,055[10] |
Election Results
Election Results for the Manurewa-Papakura Ward:
| Name | Affiliation | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel Newman | Manurewa-Papakura Action Team | 15214 |
| 2 | Angela Dalton | 12055 | |
| Rangi McLean | Manurewa-Papakura Action Team | 7948 | |
| Sago Feagaiga | Labour | 6315 | |
| Ilango Krishnamoorthy | Labour | 4049 | |
| Karin Kerr | 3046 | ||
| Blank | 924 | ||
| Informal | 42 | ||
References
- ^ a b "Stats NZ Geographic Data Service". Ward 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 21 February 2025.
- ^ "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Manurewa-Papakura Ward (07612).
- ^ a b c d e "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Manurewa-Papakura Ward (w_07612). Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "Totals by topic for dwellings, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "Local body election nominations close". Radio New Zealand. 12 August 2016. Retrieved 7 December 2017.
- ^ a b "Ward councillors – Manurewa-Papakura Ward confirmed" (PDF). Auckland Council. 2016. Retrieved 7 December 2017.
- ^ Truebridge, Nick (26 September 2019). "Olympic gold medalist and Auckland councillor Sir John Walker calls it a day". Stuff. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
- ^ a b "Local board members" (PDF). Auckland Council. 18 October 2019. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
- ^ a b "Local Elections 2022 - Official Results" (PDF). Auckland Council. 15 October 2022. Archived (PDF) from the original on 17 October 2022. Retrieved 17 October 2022.