Waikaia
Waikaia | |
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Coordinates: 45°43′S 168°51′E / 45.717°S 168.850°E | |
Country | New Zealand |
Rob Scott | |
• Southland MP | Joseph Mooney |
• Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
Area | |
• Total | 1.26 km2 (0.49 sq mi) |
Population (June 2023)[2] | |
• Total | 140 |
• Density | 110/km2 (290/sq mi) |
Website | www |
Waikaia, formerly known as Switzers,
The town is in the Southland District and is covered by the Waikaia Community Development Area Sub-committee.[6] Facilities include a museum, to which is attached an iconic "bottle house",[7] constructed from approximately 20,000 wine bottles.[8]
The historic Glenaray Station farm is located close to Waikaia. Several of the farms buildings are Heritage New Zealand-classified structures.
Demographics
Waikaia is described as a rural settlement by Statistics New Zealand. It covers 1.26 km2 (0.49 sq mi),[1] and had an estimated population of 140 as of June 2023,[2] with a population density of 111 people per km2. It is part of the much larger Riversdale-Piano Flat statistical area.[9]
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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2006 | 114 | — |
2013 | 129 | +1.78% |
2018 | 135 | +0.91% |
Source: [10] |
Waikaia had a population of 135 at the
Ethnicities were 97.8% European/Pākehā, 6.7% Māori, and 2.2% Asian. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 42.2% had no religion, and 48.9% were Christian.
Of those at least 15 years old, 6 (5.3%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 45 (39.5%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $24,800, compared with $31,800 nationally. 9 people (7.9%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 48 (42.1%) people were employed full-time, 21 (18.4%) were part-time, and 3 (2.6%) were unemployed.[10]
Education
Waikaia School is a state full primary school for years 1 to 8[11] with a roll of 16 as of February 2024.[12] The school first opened in 1882.[13] Waikaia School (originally called Switzers School)[14] moved into the town from the hill above it about 1880, but burned down six weeks later, and was subsequently rebuilt.[15]
Notable people
- John Benjamin Charles Dore (1872–1945), carrier, tourist operator, secret government agent, explorer and surgeon
References
- ^ a b "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 30 January 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)
- ^ "Waikaia". NZETC.org. Retrieved 18 June 2015.
- ^ Noted. "Passport to Waikaia: Southland's slice of paradise". Noted. Retrieved 19 June 2019.
- ^ "2013 Census meshblock dataset". Stats NZ. 2013. Southland Region - 2013-mb-dataset-Southland-Region-individual-part1.xlsx - MB 3043200.
- ^ [1] Archived June 4, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Serving Southland's Museums: Three months in Waikaia". Museums Aotearoa. 2 November 2009. Retrieved 18 June 2015.
- ^ "Gore Southland New Zealand Trout Fishing Mataura River Southland Gore Attractions". Atoz-nz.com. Retrieved 18 June 2015.
- ^ 2018 Census place summary: Riversdale-Piano Flat
- ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7029153.
- ^ Education Counts: Waikaia School
- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ^ "Riversdale School centennial, 1882-1982 (record)". National Library of New Zealand. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
- ^ "Untitled". Otago Daily Times. 29 November 1871.
- ^ "Waikaia - Waikaia Public School". The Cyclopedia of New Zealand. Vol. Otago & Southland Provincial Districts. 1905. p. 1048.
Further reading
- Miller, F. W. G. (1966). History of Waikaia: The Golden Century 1862-1962 (Hardcover). Waikaia: Waikaia Historical Committee.
- Tyrrell, A. R. (1999). Waikaia and districts: A History (Hardcover). Waikaia: Waikaia Book Committee. ISBN 0-473-06020-5.