Rangitane, Northland
Rangitane | |
|---|---|
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| Coordinates: 35°11′46″S 174°00′00″E / 35.196°S 174.000°E | |
| Country | Northland Regional Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.75 km2 (1.45 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2023)[2] | |
| • Total | 400 |
| • Density | 110/km2 (280/sq mi) |
Rangitane or Rangitāne is a settlement on the east bank of the Rangitane River and the northern shore of the Kerikeri Inlet in the Far North District of New Zealand. It is 13 km north-west of Kerikeri by road.
In early 2021 an upgrade to the boat ramp and marine facilities at Rangitane was announced.[3] The upgrade plan was approved for fast-track consenting in September[4] but was put on hold in January 2022.[5]
Demographics
Statistics New Zealand describes Rangitāne as a rural settlement. It covers 3.75 km2 (1.45 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 400 as of June 2023,[2] with a population density of 107 people per km2. Rangitāne is part of the larger Rangitane-Purerua statistical area.[6]
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 264 | — |
| 2013 | 279 | +0.79% |
| 2018 | 390 | +6.93% |
| Source: [7] | ||
Rangitāne had a population of 390 at the
Ethnicities were 81.5% European/Pākehā, 34.6% Māori, 1.5% Pacific peoples, 2.3% Asian, and 1.5% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 53.8% had no religion, 36.9% were Christian and 2.3% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 81 (25.0%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 51 (15.7%) people had no formal qualifications. 72 people (22.2%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 153 (47.2%) people were employed full-time, 51 (15.7%) were part-time, and 12 (3.7%) were unemployed.[7]
References
- ^ a b "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 7 April 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)
- ^ "Rangitane boat ramp upgrade welcomed". Far North District Council. 15 January 2021.
- ^ de Graaf, Peter (14 September 2021). "Fast-tracking approved for controversial Kerikeri boat ramp, reclamation". Northern Advocate.
- ^ de Graaf, Peter (26 January 2022). "Controversial $3.7m Kerikeri Inlet reclamation plan on hold". Northern Advocate.
- ^ 2018 Census place summary: Rangitane-Purerua
- ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7000138 and 7000143.