Rangiuru Explained

Rangiuru
Coordinates:-37.8443°N 176.3611°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:New Zealand
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Bay of Plenty
Subdivision Type2:Territorial authority
Subdivision Name2:Western Bay of Plenty District
Subdivision Type3:Ward
Subdivision Name3:Maketu-Te Puke
Leader Title:Territorial authority
Leader Name:Western Bay of Plenty District Council
Leader Title1:Regional council
Leader Name1:Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Seat Type:Electorates
Established Date:pre-European
Established Date1:19th Century
Area Total Km2:22.78
Elevation M:27
Population As Of:2018 Census
Population Total:261
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:NZST
Utc Offset:+12
Timezone Dst:NZDT
Utc Offset Dst:+13
Postal Code Type:Postcode
Postal Code:3189
Area Code:07

Rangiuru is a rural community in the Bay of Plenty of New Zealand's North Island.[1]

Demographics

Rangiuru community is in two SA1 statistical areas which cover 22.78km2. The SA1 areas are part of the Rangiuru statistical area.

Rangiuru community had a population of 261 at the 2018 New Zealand census, a decrease of 18 people (−6.5%) since the 2013 census, and a decrease of 6 people (−2.2%) since the 2006 census. There were 105 households, comprising 132 males and 129 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.02 males per female, with 57 people (21.8%) aged under 15 years, 45 (17.2%) aged 15 to 29, 123 (47.1%) aged 30 to 64, and 42 (16.1%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 88.5% European/Pākehā, 11.5% Māori, 3.4% Pacific peoples, 8.0% Asian, and 2.3% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 56.3% had no religion, 31.0% were Christian and 6.9% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 36 (17.6%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 36 (17.6%) people had no formal qualifications. 57 people (27.9%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 120 (58.8%) people were employed full-time, 45 (22.1%) were part-time, and 6 (2.9%) were unemployed.

Rangiuru statistical area

The Rangiuru statistical area covers 220.47km2[2] and had an estimated population of as of with a population density of people per km2.

The statistical area had a population of 2,676 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 261 people (10.8%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 300 people (12.6%) since the 2006 census. There were 876 households, comprising 1,359 males and 1,317 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.03 males per female. The median age was 36.4 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 543 people (20.3%) aged under 15 years, 609 (22.8%) aged 15 to 29, 1,191 (44.5%) aged 30 to 64, and 330 (12.3%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 68.9% European/Pākehā, 33.3% Māori, 3.8% Pacific peoples, 8.3% Asian, and 1.6% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

The percentage of people born overseas was 15.4, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 52.8% had no religion, 32.1% were Christian, 2.2% had Māori religious beliefs, 0.8% were Hindu, 0.4% were Buddhist and 4.0% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 261 (12.2%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 432 (20.3%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $33,200, compared with $31,800 nationally. 321 people (15.0%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 1,200 (56.3%) people were employed full-time, 363 (17.0%) were part-time, and 93 (4.4%) were unemployed.

Marae

Rangiuru has three local marae:

In October 2020, the Government committed $500,000 from the Provincial Growth Fund to upgrade the marae, and create 50 jobs.[5]

Education

Rangiuru School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students,[6] with a roll of as of .[7]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.nzta.govt.nz/projects/tel/faqs.html NZTA: Tauranga Eastern Link - Frequently Asked Questions
  2. Web site: ArcGIS Web Application. 13 January 2024. statsnz.maps.arcgis.com.
  3. Web site: Te Kāhui Māngai directory. tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri.
  4. Web site: Māori Maps . maorimaps.com . Te Potiki National Trust.
  5. Web site: Marae Announcements . growregions.govt.nz . . Excel . 9 October 2020.
  6. Web site: Rangiuru SchoolMinistry of Education School Profile . educationcounts.govt.nz . Ministry of Education.
  7. Web site: Rangiuru SchoolEducation Review Office Report . ero.govt.nz . Education Review Office.