Ongaonga, New Zealand
Ongaonga | |
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Hawke's Bay Regional Council | |
Area | |
• Total | 0.68 km2 (0.26 sq mi) |
Population (June 2023)[2] | |
• Total | 140 |
• Density | 210/km2 (530/sq mi) |
Postcode(s) | 4278[3] |
Ongaonga is a village in
The village was founded in 1872 when Henry Hamilton Bridge subdivided his farm. The first house was built two years later, in 1874.[5] The general store and tearooms was opened in 1899 and still provides the local community and visitors with groceries, refreshments, postal services and petrol.[6]
The village is named after the Māori word for the native stinging nettle Urtica ferox.[7]
The modern village consists of a general store, tea rooms and the Sandford Arms Tavern. Ongaonga has a collection of historic buildings all built at a similar time by the Coles Brothers Builders and Joiners. The main street, Bridge Street, named after town founder Henry Hamilton Bridge, includes the historic Coles Brothers factory.[6]
The small country town also supports several sporting and cultural clubs. Ongaonga often joins with
Demographics
Statistics New Zealand describes Ongaonga as a rural settlement, which covers 0.68 km2 (0.26 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 140 as of June 2023,[2] with a population density of 206 people per km2. At the time of the 2018 census, the SA1 statistical areas were larger than this, and Ongaonga was contained in one SA1 area covering 10.53 km2 (4.07 sq mi).[1] Both the rural settlement area and the SA1 area are part of the larger Makaretu statistical area.
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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2006 | 189 | — |
2013 | 165 | −1.92% |
2018 | 168 | +0.36% |
Source: [8] |
The SA1 area had a population of 168 at the
Ethnicities were 92.9% European/Pākehā, 16.1% Māori, and 1.8% Asian. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 57.1% had no religion, 33.9% were Christian, and 1.8% had Māori religious beliefs.
Of those at least 15 years old, 18 (12.0%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 36 (24.0%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $25,400, compared with $31,800 nationally. 12 people (8.0%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 78 (52.0%) people were employed full-time, 27 (18.0%) were part-time, and 3 (2.0%) were unemployed.[8]
Makaretu statistical area
Makaretu statistical area, which also includes Takapau, covers 789.56 km2 (304.85 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 2,810 as of June 2023,[9] with a population density of 3.6 people per km2.
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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2006 | 2,244 | — |
2013 | 2,295 | +0.32% |
2018 | 2,430 | +1.15% |
Source: [10] |
Before the 2023 census, the statistical area had a smaller boundary, covering 788.70 km2 (304.52 sq mi).
Ethnicities were 83.1% European/Pākehā, 19.6% Māori, 2.6% Pacific peoples, 5.7% Asian, and 1.0% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
The percentage of people born overseas was 14.7, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 48.4% had no religion, 39.9% were Christian, 2.1% had Māori religious beliefs, 0.1% were Hindu, 0.1% were Muslim, 0.6% were Buddhist and 2.0% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 279 (14.7%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 408 (21.5%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $31,300, compared with $31,800 nationally. 213 people (11.2%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 1,056 (55.5%) people were employed full-time, 315 (16.6%) were part-time, and 48 (2.5%) were unemployed.[10]
Education
Ongaonga School is a Year 1–8 co-educational state primary school.[11][12] It is a decile 6 school with a roll of 40 as of February 2024.[13][14] The school opened in 1875.[15]
Ongaonga Play Center and Ongaonga Town Hall are located next to the school.[11]
Over the last 50 years, youth organisations have come and gone. The town has hosted
References
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- ^ 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)
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- ^ Hariss, Gavin. "Ongaonga, Hawke's Bay". topomap.co.nz. NZ Topo Map.
- ^ Rangeview Memories of Ongaonga by Malcolm Ross, 2012 (book)
- ^ a b c d Pollock, Kerryn (15 November 2012). "Ongaonga general store, 2009". Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Wellington: Ministry for Culture and Heritage.
- ^ Wassilieff, Maggy. "Stinging hairs of ongaonga". Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Ministry for Culture and Heritage.
- ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7016712.
- ^ "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. Makaretu (215600). 2018 Census place summary: Makaretu
- ^ a b "Official School Website". ongaonga.school.nz.
- ^ "Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
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- ^ "Onga Onga School". National Library of New Zealand. Retrieved 26 February 2023.