Rodney ward
Rodney Ward | |
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Ward of Auckland | |
Country | New Zealand |
Island | North Island |
Region | Auckland Region |
Area | |
• Land | 2,275.08 km2 (878.41 sq mi) |
Population (June 2023)[2] | |
• Total | 81,000 |
Extent | Muriwai Beach to the Kowhai Coast; Helensville and Kumeū to Wellsford and Kawau Island |
Rodney Ward is a local government area in the northernmost part of New Zealand's Auckland Region, created along with the Auckland Council in 2010.[3] The area was previously part of Rodney District; it does not include the Hibiscus Coast, which was also part of Rodney District but is now in Albany ward. The Rodney Local Board area has the same boundaries as Rodney Ward.
Location
Rodney stretches from the spectacular black volcanic sand beaches of
Towns in the south of the ward are becoming dormitory districts for Auckland, enjoying improved access by motorway. Further north, communities are more rural. Some have become famous for particular activities, such as
The dominant feature of the western side of Rodney is Kaipara Harbour, the largest enclosed harbour in the Southern Hemisphere, with a perimeter of about 3,000 km (1,864 mi). The area was once famous for its kauri timber mills.
Kumeū, Matakana and Huapai are known for their wineries, a number of which provide sampling, cellar-door sales, and restaurants.
Population
Rodney ward covers 2,275.08 km2 (878.41 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 81,000 as of June 2023,[2] with a population density of 36 people per km2.
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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2006 | 49,359 | — |
2013 | 54,882 | +1.53% |
2018 | 66,417 | +3.89% |
2023 | 81,000 | +4.05% |
Source: [4] |
Rodney ward had a population of 66,417 at the
Ethnicities were 88.9% European/Pākehā, 11.4% Māori, 3.5% Pacific peoples, 5.7% Asian, and 1.9% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
The percentage of people born overseas was 23.3, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 57.7% had no religion, 31.2% were Christian, 0.8% had Māori religious beliefs, 0.8% were Hindu, 0.2% were Muslim, 0.5% were Buddhist and 1.8% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 11,238 (21.1%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 8,058 (15.2%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $36,500, compared with $31,800 nationally. 12,027 people (22.6%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 27,102 (51.0%) people were employed full-time, 8,988 (16.9%) were part-time, and 1,296 (2.4%) were unemployed.[4]
Governance
Rodney Ward councillors of Auckland | |
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Term length | Three years |
Inaugural holder | Penny Webster |
Formation | 1 November 2010 |
Website | www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz |
Rodney Ward is one of the 13 wards of Auckland Council and is governed by the Mayor of Auckland. It has one directly elected councillor who sits on the Auckland Council. The councillor has oversight over Rodney Local Board.
Election | Councillor elected | Affiliation | Votes | Notes |
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2010 | Penny Webster | Independent | 8645 | |
2013 | Penny Webster | Independent | 8587 | |
2016[5] | Greg Sayers | Independent | 9252[6] | |
2019[7] | Greg Sayers | Independent | - | Re-elected unopposed |
2022[8] | Greg Sayers | Independent | 13539 |
Election results
Election Results for the Rodney Ward:
2022 election results
Name | Affiliation | Votes | |
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1 | Greg Sayers | Independent | 13539 |
Beth Houlbrooke
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Rodney First | 5850 | |
Rob Ryan | Independent | 1447 | |
Anne Perratt | Independent | 1109 | |
Hannah North | 1048 | ||
Blank | 824 | ||
Informal | 18 |
References
- ^ a b "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 24 February 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)
- ^ "Idiot's guide to the Super City". The New Zealand Herald. 14 May 2010. Retrieved 5 November 2011.
- ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Rodney Ward (07601).
- ^ "Local body election nominations close". Radio New Zealand. 12 August 2016. Retrieved 6 December 2017.
- ^ "Ward councillors – North Shore Ward confirmed" (PDF). Auckland Council. 2016. Retrieved 6 December 2017.
- Stuff.co.nz. 12 October 2019. Retrieved 18 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.
External links
- Rodney Ward at Auckland Council