Pōrangahau
Pōrangahau, a township close to the Pacific Ocean coast in the south-east of the North Island of New Zealand, has a very small population. It lies in the southernmost part of Hawke's Bay, 45 kilometres south of Waipukurau, and close to the mouth of the Porangahau River. The settlement includes a marae and a school.
Pōrangahau | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 40°18′07″S 176°36′45″E / 40.3019°S 176.6126°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Hawke's Bay |
| Territorial authority | Central Hawke's Bay District |
| Ward | Aramoana-Ruahine |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Central Hawke's Bay District Council |
| • Regional council | Hawke's Bay Regional Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.43 km2 (0.17 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2023)[2] | |
| • Total | 150 |
| • Density | 350/km2 (900/sq mi) |
The Māori name Pōrangahau expresses the idea of a night (pō) of pursuit or of retreat (rangahau).[3]
Six kilometres southwest of the township stands an insubstantial hill, with the longest place name in the world: Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu.[4][5]
The area west of the main township, known as Mangaorapa, was used for sheep farming during the 20th century.[6] The area has more recently been used for cattle farming and wine growing.[7] The 2370 hectare Mangaorapa Station was the most expensive farm in Central Hawke's Bay when it was sold in 2005.[8]
Demographics edit
Statistics New Zealand describes Pōrangahau as a rural settlement, which covers 0.43 km2 (0.17 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 150 as of June 2023,[2] with a population density of 349 people per km2. Pōrangahau is part of the larger Taurekaitai statistical area.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 120 | — |
| 2013 | 102 | −2.29% |
| 2018 | 141 | +6.69% |
| Source: [9] | ||
Pōrangahau had a population of 141 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 39 people (38.2%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 21 people (17.5%) since the 2006 census. There were 51 households, comprising 72 males and 69 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.04 males per female. The median age was 48.8 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 33 people (23.4%) aged under 15 years, 18 (12.8%) aged 15 to 29, 63 (44.7%) aged 30 to 64, and 30 (21.3%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 42.6% European/Pākehā, 70.2% Māori, 12.8% Pacific peoples, and 2.1% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 36.2% had no religion, 46.8% were Christian, and 4.3% had Māori religious beliefs.
Of those at least 15 years old, 6 (5.6%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 36 (33.3%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $20,600, compared with $31,800 nationally. 3 people (2.8%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 36 (33.3%) people were employed full-time, 18 (16.7%) were part-time, and 6 (5.6%) were unemployed.[9]
Taurekaitai statistical area edit
Taurekaitai statistical area covers 1,153.22 km2 (445.26 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 2,090 as of June 2023,[10] with a population density of 1.8 people per km2.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1,758 | — |
| 2013 | 1,662 | −0.80% |
| 2018 | 1,893 | +2.64% |
| Source: [11] | ||
Before the 2023 census, Taurekaitai had a larger boundary, covering 1,153.82 km2 (445.49 sq mi).[1] Using that boundary, Taurekaitai had a population of 1,893 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 231 people (13.9%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 135 people (7.7%) since the 2006 census. There were 714 households, comprising 966 males and 927 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.04 males per female. The median age was 44.6 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 417 people (22.0%) aged under 15 years, 225 (11.9%) aged 15 to 29, 900 (47.5%) aged 30 to 64, and 354 (18.7%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 86.4% European/Pākehā, 19.5% Māori, 2.5% Pacific peoples, 0.3% Asian, and 1.1% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
The percentage of people born overseas was 9.2, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 50.4% had no religion, 40.6% were Christian, 0.8% had Māori religious beliefs, 0.3% were Buddhist and 1.0% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 261 (17.7%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 285 (19.3%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $31,900, compared with $31,800 nationally. 207 people (14.0%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 753 (51.0%) people were employed full-time, 279 (18.9%) were part-time, and 42 (2.8%) were unemployed.[11]
Marae edit
The local Rongomaraeroa Marae and its meeting house, Te Poho o Kahungunu, are affiliated with the Ngāti Kahungunu hapū of Ngāti Hinetewai, Ngāti Kere, Ngāti Manuhiri, Ngāti Pihere and Tamatea Hinepare o Kahungunu.[12][13]
Education edit
Porangahau School is a Year 1–8 co-educational state primary school.[14] It is a decile 4 school with a roll of 58 as of February 2024.[15][16] The school first opened in 1867.[17]
Mangaorapa School merged with Porangahau School at the end of 2014.[18] Mangaorapa School opened in 1925.[19][20]
Notable people edit
- Max Christie, politician and local farmer
- George Hunter, politician and local landowner
- Piri Sciascia, Māori leader and kapa haka exponent
References edit
- ^ a b c d "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
- ^ 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)
- ^ Reed, Alexander Wyclif (2002) [1975]. Peter Dowling (ed.). The Reed dictionary of New Zealand place names. Max Cryer (2002 ed.). Auckland: Reed. p. 402. ISBN 0-7900-0761-4.
The inhabitants of Heretaunga once had to make a hurried retreat from their enemies at this place.
- ^ Reed New Zealand atlas (2004). Auckland: Reed Publishing. Map 50.
- ^ "Porangahau – Home to the longest place name in the world"
- ^ Pascoe, John (January 1943). "Land girls on horseback, Mangaorapa, Hawke's Bay". natlib.govt.nz. National Library of New Zealand.
- ^ "About Mangaorapa Estate". mangaorapa.co.nz. Mangaorapa Estate.
- ^ "HB farm may have sold for $27m". Hawke's Bay Today. The New Zealand Herald. 15 August 2005.
- ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7016777.
- ^ "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. Taurekaitai (216100). 2018 Census place summary: Taurekaitai
- ^ "Te Kāhui Māngai directory". tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri.
- ^ "Māori Maps". maorimaps.com. Te Potiki National Trust.
- ^ "Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ^ "Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.
- ^ "1867-1992 Porangahau School". Knowledge Bank. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
- ^ "Merger of Porangahau School (2646) and Mangaorapa School (2596)". gazette.govt.nz. Department of Internal Affairs. 18 December 2014.
- ^ "Mangaorapa/Orapa, 1925-1991". National Library of New Zealand. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
- ^ "H.B. EDUCATION BOARD". Hawke's Bay Tribune. 17 October 1925.