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64-650: Carterton ( Māori : Taratahi ) is a small town in the Wellington Region of New Zealand and the seat of the Carterton District (a territorial authority or local government district). It lies in a farming area of the Wairarapa in New Zealand's North Island . It is located 14 km (8.7 mi) southwest of Masterton and 80 km (50 mi) northeast of Wellington . The town has

128-617: A Daffodil Festival each year on the second Sunday in September, with the main event taking place at Middle Run along Gladstone Road. Carterton was the first place in the world to elect a transgender mayor, Georgina Beyer . Beyer went on to set another world's first record, becoming the MP for the Wairarapa electorate in 1999. On 7 January 2012, a hot air balloon crashed just north of the town, killing eleven people and making headlines around

192-464: A NZ$ 2,000 fine under the Data and Statistics Act 2022 . By 1 May, Statistics NZ confirmed that 4,408,894 people out of an estimated population of 5.15 million had returned their census forms. Statistics NZ spokesperson Tracy Dillimore confirmed that the national Census response rate was 86%. Deputy government statistician Simon Mason warned that people who had not completed their census forms would receive

256-464: A bachelor's or higher degree, 199,524 (46.3%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 82,521 (19.1%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. Over three-quarters of the 550,600 people (June 2024) reside in the four cities at the southwestern corner. Other main centres of population are on the Kāpiti Coast and in the fertile farming areas close to the upper Ruamahanga River in

320-783: A beautifully ornate bank building on the corner of Park Road and High Street North in 1912. This building is listed in the historic buildings list found in the Wairarapa Combined District Plan. In 1982, the Bank of New South Wales became Westpac and continued to occupy the building until a devastating earthquake in Christchurch (6.3 on the Richter scale) severely damaged many unreinforced masonry buildings in February 2011. After an unfavourable engineers' assessment

384-636: A census would take place in March 2013. The legislation required to change the census date was introduced to Parliament in August 2011. The date for the 2023 New Zealand census was announced by Stats NZ on 28 September 2022. In February 2023, Cyclone Gabrielle had devastated parts of the North Island , prompting the Government to declare a national state of emergency in six regions. To address

448-570: A few exceptions and those since will not be available before 2066. The 2006 census was held on Tuesday, 7 March. For the first time, respondents had the option of completing their census form online rather than by a printed form. The 2011 census was scheduled for Tuesday, 8 March. However, due to the Christchurch earthquake on 22 February 2011, it was cancelled. For the first time ever, all 2011 census forms would have been digitally archived. On 27 May 2011 Statistics New Zealand announced that

512-440: A final notice from 9 May. National Party statistics spokesperson Simon Watts described the 2023 Census as a failure and doubted that Statistics NZ would reach its 90% target. Watts also disputed Statistic NZ's position that Cyclone Gabrielle had disrupted the census collection process, pointing out that most of the uncompleted forms were from major cities with lower completion rates among Māori and Pasifika. Watts estimated that

576-399: A northeast–southwest axis: Wellington Region covers 8,049.47 km (3,107.92 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 550,600 as of June 2024, with a population density of 68 people per km . Wellington Region had a population of 520,971 in the 2023 New Zealand census , an increase of 14,157 people (2.8%) since the 2018 census , and an increase of 49,656 people (10.5%) since

640-943: A population density of 1,128 people per km. Carterton had a population of 5,859 in the 2023 New Zealand census , an increase of 516 people (9.7%) since the 2018 census , and an increase of 1,119 people (23.6%) since the 2013 census . There were 2,787 males, 3,036 females and 33 people of other genders in 2,505 dwellings. 3.4% of people identified as LGBTIQ+ . The median age was 50.5 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 951 people (16.2%) aged under 15 years, 744 (12.7%) aged 15 to 29, 2,448 (41.8%) aged 30 to 64, and 1,713 (29.2%) aged 65 or older. People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 89.6% European ( Pākehā ); 16.0% Māori ; 2.9% Pasifika ; 3.8% Asian ; 0.5% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 2.8% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English

704-580: A population of 5,980 (June 2024), out of a total district population of 10,250. Carterton was founded in 1857. Originally known as Three Mile Bush , it served as housing for workers building the road between Wellington and Masterton. It was later renamed after Charles Carter , who was in charge of the building of the Black Bridge over the Waiohine River south of the town. The town describes itself as New Zealand's daffodil capital, holding

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768-444: A range of data products and services. The 2023 census can be completed online or on paper forms. Forms with an access code were mailed out to householders from 20 February, but paper forms could be requested online or by telephone. The telephone number had operators speaking English, te reo Māori, Samoan, Tongan, Korean, Mandarin, Cantonese, Hindi, and Punjabi. New Zealand Sign Language was available through NZ Relay. One dwelling form

832-634: Is a modern adaptation (opened in 2005) of the Stonehenge ruins on the Salisbury Plain of England. Carterton has three primary schools: Ponatahi Christian School, a state-integrated composite (Year 1–13) Christian school, is also located in Carterton. It has a roll of 122 students as of August 2024. It was founded as a private school in 1978 and was originally sited at Ponatahi, southwest of Carterton. The school moved to its current site over

896-476: Is a rapidly expanding area which, according to inter-census dates (i.e. between 2006 and 2013) is the fastest growing local government area in the North Island with respect to population. A number of new subdivisions have assisted in this expansion such as Hartley Avenue, Routhan Way, Daffodil Grove, Armstrong Avenue, Tararua Crescent, Carrington Drive and Mill Grove. Carterton is served by State Highway 2 ,

960-512: Is available for community and commercial use. Centrally located in the Wairarapa region, the Centre provides modern, flexible, spaces for all manner of events, shows, exhibitions, meetings and community gatherings. Interconnection of spaces throughout the Centre allows for separation and opening up of spaces to cater for different needs. The Events Centre belongs to the Carterton community, through

1024-596: Is currently leased from KiwiRail Network by the Wairarapa Railway Restoration Society . The Carterton District library was established in 1874 and is one of New Zealand's oldest public libraries. The library building, built in 1881, on Holloway Street is the oldest purpose built library in the country. The Carterton Events Centre is also on Holloway Street. Opened in October 2011, this state-of-the-art, multi-purpose community facility

1088-587: The Sunday Star Times reported that Statistics New Zealand was investigating allegations by former staff at Manurewa Marae that Te Pāti Māori (Māori Party) had illegally used 2023 census data to target Māori electorate voters in the Tāmaki Makaurau electorate during the 2023 New Zealand general election , and that participants were given supermarket vouchers, wellness packs and food parcels to encourage them to fill out census forms and switch to

1152-443: The 2013 census . There were 253,278 males, 263,691 females and 4,002 people of other genders in 196,230 dwellings. 5.7% of people identified as LGBTIQ+ . The median age was 37.9 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 89,685 people (17.2%) aged under 15 years, 109,104 (20.9%) aged 15 to 29, 241,272 (46.3%) aged 30 to 64, and 80,916 (15.5%) aged 65 or older. Of those at least 15 years old, 113,526 (26.3%) people had

1216-735: The 2018 census , and an increase of 1,872 people (22.7%) since the 2013 census . There were 4,947 males, 5,118 females and 45 people of other genders in 4,116 dwellings. 3.1% of people identified as LGBTIQ+ . The median age was 48.4 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 1,788 people (17.7%) aged under 15 years, 1,290 (12.8%) aged 15 to 29, 4,548 (45.0%) aged 30 to 64, and 2,484 (24.6%) aged 65 or older. People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 91.2% European ( Pākehā ); 14.1% Māori ; 2.3% Pasifika ; 3.1% Asian ; 0.4% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 3.3% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English

1280-542: The Capital and Coast DHB area like the rest of the Kāpiti Coast. The Māori who originally settled the region knew it as Te Upoko o te Ika a Māui , meaning "the head of Māui 's fish". Legend recounts that Kupe discovered and explored the region in about the tenth century. The region was settled by Europeans in 1839 by the New Zealand Company . Wellington became the capital of Wellington Province upon

1344-561: The Interislander and Bluebridge ferry services which operate across Cook Strait between Wellington and Picton in the South Island , and it provides support for cruise ships that visit Wellington each year. CentrePort is majority-owned by Greater Wellington Regional Council, with a 77% shareholding. From 2005 to 2015 there has been increase in the variety and number of native forest bird species, as well as an increase in

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1408-938: The 1996–97 summer holidays, and integrated into the state education system in April 1998. There are no state secondary schools in Carterton. The nearest secondary schools are Kuranui College , 10 km away in Greytown , and Wairarapa College and Makoura College 14 km and 15 km away respectively in Masterton. The main street through Carterton is High Street – split on either side of Holloway Street into High Street North and High Street South. Other main streets include Park Road, Belvedere Road, Brooklyn Road, Pembroke Street and Holloway Street (which all run approximately east–west) and Lincoln Road (which runs approximately north–south). Other notable streets include Costley Street, Kenwyn Drive and Frederick Street. Carterton District

1472-582: The 2013 census did not have access to a car, compared to 7.9 percent for the whole of New Zealand. The number of households with more than one car is also the lowest: 44.4 percent compared to 54.5 percent nationally. The main port in the region is located in Wellington Harbour . CentrePort Wellington manages cargo passing through the port including containers, logs, vehicles and other bulk cargo. Fuel imports are managed at wharves at Seaview and Miramar . The company also leases wharf facilities to

1536-494: The 2013 census, around 25.3 percent of the Wellington region's population was born overseas, second only to Auckland (39.1 percent) and on par with the New Zealand average (25.2 percent). The British Isles is the largest region of origin, accounting for 36.5 percent of the overseas-born population in the region. Significantly, the Wellington region is home to over half of New Zealand's Tokelauan -born population. Catholicism

1600-612: The 2023 Census would cost NZ$ 337 million, including the extra NZ$ 37 million requested by Statistics NZ. By contrast, the Minister of Statistics Deborah Russell claimed that the 2023 Census was an improvement over the 2018 Census, citing the former's 86% response rate in comparison with the latter's overall response rate of 81.6%. By 20 May, 4.5 million census forms (covering 88% of the population) had been returned. According to Deputy Government Statistician Simon Mason, 55,000 final notice packs had been sent to non-responding households. At

1664-436: The 2023 census were 72.6% European ( Pākehā ); 15.5% Māori ; 9.1% Pasifika ; 15.2% Asian ; 2.3% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 2.2% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 96.2%, Māori language by 3.9%, Samoan by 2.8% and other languages by 17.2%. No language could be spoken by 2.0% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language

1728-1066: The 30 April milestone for the 2018 census. On 5 April, Newsroom reported that one in five people had not returned their census forms, with the figure rising to two in five people within the Māori and Pacific communities. Newsroom also reported low rates of participation in Gisborne and Hawkes Bay; with 26,200 out of Gisborne's estimated total population of 52,100 and 89,300 out of Hawkes Bay's population of 182,700 returning their survey forms. According to Newsroom , Statistics NZ had fallen behind its target of visiting all non-responding and partially responding households by nine days after 7 March. By 31 March, 29,000 dwellings outside Te Mana Whakatipu , Gisborne, and Hawkes Bay had not received their first visit. Mason also confirmed that census workers had made 1.3 million non-response follow-up visits to 790,000 dwellings by 31 March. In an effort to boost participation, Statistics NZ deployed over 3,000 census collectors in

1792-536: The Carterton District Council. Carterton's Memorial Square is on the corner of High Street and Park Road and holds Carterton's World War One memorial, positioned centrally. The red granite pillar, apparently broken off at the top, symbolising the lives cut short by the war. The memorial was unveiled on 13 February 1921 by Minister of Internal Affairs George Anderson. Since the 1930s, Memorial Square has been administered under an act of parliament –

1856-573: The Carterton and District Memorial Square Act (1932) . On Sundays, from 22 February 2015, the Square began to host Carterton Farmers' Market. This weekly produce and craft event was born of the 2014 Place Making Carterton project, initiated by the Carterton District Business (Inc) group and Carterton District Council. Located 10 minutes from the Square is Stonehenge Aotearoa , built by members of The Phoenix Astronomy Society, it

1920-635: The Māori electoral roll. The party's candidate Takutai Moana Kemp had won the Tāmakai Makaurau seat during the 2023 election. A whistleblower from the Ministry of Social Development had alerted Statistics NZ and the Police, which had delayed investigating the matter. In response, Te Pāti Māori leader John Tamihere denied the allegations and claimed they were made by disgruntled former staff. Tamihere said that

1984-586: The Wairarapa the largest community by a considerable margin is Masterton , with a population of over 20,000. Other towns include Featherston , Martinborough , Carterton and Greytown . The median income as of the 2023 census was $ 48,700, compared with $ 41,500 nationally. 78,597 people (18.2%) earned over $ 100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 236,730 (54.9%) people were employed full-time, 57,411 (13.3%) were part-time, and 12,573 (2.9%) were unemployed. People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results in

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2048-465: The Wairarapa. Along the Kāpiti Coast, numerous small towns sit close together, many of them occupying spaces close to popular beaches. From the north, these include Ōtaki , Waikanae , Paraparaumu , the twin settlements of Raumati Beach and Raumati South , Paekākāriki and Pukerua Bay , the latter being a northern suburb of Porirua . Each of these settlements has a population of between 2,000 and 10,000, making this moderately heavily populated. In

2112-529: The Wellington region was estimated at NZ$ 39.00 billion in the year to March 2019, 12.9% of New Zealand's national GDP. The subnational GDP per capita was estimated at $ 74,251 in the same period, the highest of all New Zealand regions. In the year to March 2018, primary industries contributed $ 389 million (1.0%) to the regional GDP, goods-producing industries contributed $ 5.93 billion (15.9%), service industries contributed $ 27.84 billion (74.5%), and taxes and duties contributed $ 3.20 billion (8.6%). Public transport in

2176-671: The bank shifted out of the building approximately 150 metres south in High Street North. The building underwent substantial seismic strengthening and re-opened as the Carterton Free Presbyterian Church in July 2017. Historic Carterton railway station is located west of the town centre off Belvedere Road. The station building at the station is original, having been built when the railway opened in 1880, and has accepted passenger services ever since. It

2240-419: The census question. Of those at least 15 years old, 1,332 (16.0%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 4,566 (54.9%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 1,929 (23.2%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $ 37,800, compared with $ 41,500 nationally. 930 people (11.2%) earned over $ 100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15

2304-416: The census question. Of those at least 15 years old, 696 (14.2%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 2,637 (53.7%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 1,308 (26.7%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $ 33,700, compared with $ 41,500 nationally. 432 people (8.8%) earned over $ 100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15

2368-734: The coastal settlements of the Kāpiti Coast District ; east of the Remutaka Range it includes three largely rural districts containing most of Wairarapa , covering the towns of Masterton , Carterton , Greytown , Featherston and Martinborough . The Wellington Regional Council was first formed in 1980 from a merger of the Wellington Regional Planning Authority and the Wellington Regional Water Board. Following

2432-621: The community until 3 May and until 1 June in Hawkes Bay and Gisborne. Mason also confirmed that Statistics NZ would focus on supporting under-represented groups including Māori. By 20 April, Statistics NZ confirmed that 4.3 million people had returned their census forms while one in five respondents had not returned their forms. The Bay of Plenty Times reported that 274,300 had returned their forms by 19 April. However, 73,400 forms had not been returned; with 37,300 of these non-respondents being Māori and 17,700 being youths. Non-respondents face

2496-655: The creation of the Auckland Council 'super-city' in 2009, a similar merger for councils within the Wellington Region was investigated by the Local Government Commission in 2013. The proposal was scrapped in 2015 following negative public feedback. In common usage the terms Wellington region and Greater Wellington are not clearly defined, and areas on the periphery of the region are often excluded. In its more restrictive sense

2560-648: The creation of the province in 1853, until the Abolition of the Provinces Act came into force on 1 Nov 1876. Wellington became capital of New Zealand in 1865, the third capital after Russell and Auckland. The region occupies the southern tip of the North Island, bounded to the west, south and east by the sea. To the west lies the Tasman Sea and to the east the Pacific Ocean , the two seas joined by

2624-830: The disruption caused by Cyclone Gabrielle, the Government had agreed to an eight-week extension of the census for the worst affected areas. People living in cyclone-affected areas including the Far North District , Gisborne District , and Hawkes Bay have until 1 June to complete their Census. In addition, Statistics New Zealand asked the Government for an extra NZ$ 37 million to cover extra costs. Face-to-face visits were also delayed in some affected areas. Field operations in Gisborne and Hawkes Bay commenced on 3 April. On 6 March 2023, Radio New Zealand reported that just one million New Zealanders had filled out their census forms. Statistics New Zealand's deputy chief executive census and collections operation, Simon Mason, described

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2688-640: The main highway between Wellington and Masterton. The highway runs the length of High Street. Carterton is served by Metlink bus route 200, which connects Carterton with Masterton, Greytown, Featherston and Martinborough . Carterton lies on the Wairarapa Line , and is served by the Wairarapa Connection operated by KiwiRail and Transdev on behalf of Metlink, connecting Carterton to Wellington. The train serves both Carterton railway station and Matarawa railway station southwest of

2752-480: The marae had been working with the Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency to promote Māori participation in the 2023 census. Tamihere also acknowledged that marae workers had given gifts to encourage people to participate in the 2023 Census and switch to the Māori roll. Prime minister Christopher Luxon said the allegations are "pretty serious" and they need to be investigated promptly but were an issue for

2816-547: The migratory Eastern bar-tailed Godwit, which flies all the way from Siberia to New Zealand to escape the harsh northern winter. The estuary is also a permanent home to 13 species of birds, six species of fish and four plants species, all of which are threatened. It regularly supports about one percent of the world population of wrybills. 41°17′S 174°46′E  /  41.283°S 174.767°E  / -41.283; 174.767 2023 New Zealand census The 2023 New Zealand census , which took place on 7 March 2023,

2880-535: The name Metlink . Transdev Wellington operates the metropolitan train network, running from the Wellington CBD as far as Waikanae in the north and Masterton in the east. In the year to June 2015, 36.41 million trips were made by public transport with passengers travelling a combined 460.7 million kilometres, equal to 73 trips and 927 km per capita. The Wellington region has the lowest rate of car ownership in New Zealand; 11.7 percent of households at

2944-467: The narrow and turbulent Cook Strait , which is 28 kilometres (17 mi) wide at its narrowest point, between Cape Terawhiti and Perano Head in the Marlborough Sounds . The region covers 7,860 square kilometres (3,030 sq mi), and extends north to Ōtaki and almost to Eketāhuna in the east. Physically and topologically the region has four areas running roughly parallel along

3008-567: The party and the authorities. David Seymour said a ministerial inquiry could be warranted and Leader of the Opposition Chris Hipkins said the allegations were "very serious" and warranted a "rigorous and very credible" review. Doug Craig was appointed to investigate the census data misuse allegations. The findings will be shared with the New Zealand Police who are also investigating. The first results from

3072-502: The range of areas inhabited by these species, in Greater Wellington. The internationally recognised Ramsar estuarine wetlands site at Foxton Beach is of note as having one of the most diverse ranges of wetlands birds to be seen at any one place in New Zealand. A total of 95 species have been identified at the estuary. It is a significant area of salt marsh and mudflat and a valuable feeding ground for many birds including

3136-552: The region is well developed compared to other parts of New Zealand. It consists of buses , trains , cars , ferries and a funicular (the Wellington Cable Car ). It also included trams until 1964 and trolleybuses until 2018. Buses and ferries are privately owned, with the infrastructure owned by public bodies, and public transport is often subsidised . The Regional Council is responsible for planning and subsidising public transport. The services are marketed under

3200-700: The region refers to the cluster of built-up areas west of the Tararua ranges. The much more sparsely populated area to the east has its own name, Wairarapa , and a centre in Masterton. To a lesser extent, the Kāpiti Coast is sometimes excluded from the region. Otaki in particular has strong connections to the Horowhenua district to the north. This includes having been part of the MidCentral District Health Board (DHB) area, instead of

3264-451: The response as underwhelming and attributed the lower response rate to the disruption caused by Cyclone Gabrielle and opposition by some on social media to participating in the census. In response to criticism of the 2018 New Zealand census , Mason confirmed that Statistics NZ had sent two forms in the post to bolster public engagement. By 31 March, Statistics NZ had confirmed that four million people had returned their census forms; beating

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3328-527: The time, 25% of Māori and Pasifika had not returned their census forms. During the 2023 census, Te Whānau-ā-Apanui trialled a "by Māori, for Māori" census collection drive in East Cape, Gisborne District and parts of the Northland Region . Data Iwi Leaders Forum spokesperson Rahui Papa credited the "by Māori, for Māori" drive with ensuring a 90% Māori uptake in the East Cape. On 2 June 2024,

3392-487: The town of Masterton . The region is administered by the Wellington Regional Council , which uses the promotional name Greater Wellington Regional Council. The council region covers the conurbation around the capital city , Wellington , and the cities of Lower Hutt , Porirua , and Upper Hutt , each of which has a rural hinterland; it extends up the west coast of the North Island, taking in

3456-494: The township. Wellington Region The region takes its name from Wellington , New Zealand's capital city and the region's seat. The Wellington urban area, including the cities of Wellington , Porirua , Lower Hutt , and Upper Hutt , accounts for 79 percent of the region's population; other major urban areas include the Kapiti conurbation ( Waikanae , Paraparaumu , Raumati Beach , Raumati South , and Paekākāriki ) and

3520-402: The world. The balloon came into contact with a high-voltage power line supplying the town, resulting in the balloon catching fire and the town losing power briefly. In 1956, along with Masterton, Carterton became the joint first town in New Zealand to use the 111 Emergency Number . Carterton covers 5.30 km (2.05 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 5,980 as of June 2024, with

3584-459: Was brought forward to Tuesday 25 September 1945, so that the results could be used for an electoral redistribution (the first for ten years) before the 1946 election . 1951 was the first year in which Māori and European New Zealanders were treated equally, with European New Zealanders having had a different census form in previous years and separate censuses in the nineteenth century. Results for those censuses before 1966 have been destroyed with

3648-404: Was known by 0.6%. The percentage of people born overseas was 28.1, compared with 28.8% nationally. Religious affiliations were 31.1% Christian , 3.0% Hindu , 1.3% Islam , 0.7% Māori religious beliefs , 1.2% Buddhist , 0.5% New Age , 0.2% Jewish , and 1.7% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 54.3%, and 6.1% of people did not answer the census question. In

3712-515: Was required for each household, and one individual form was required for each person present in the dwelling on Tuesday 7 March 2023. The census closed on 30 June 2023. The first full census in New Zealand was conducted in 1851, and the census was triennial until 1881, at which time it became five-yearly. The 1931 census was cancelled due to the effects of the Great Depression , as was the 1941 census due to World War II . The 1946 census

3776-556: Was spoken by 97.7%, Māori language by 2.7%, Samoan by 0.3% and other languages by 6.8%. No language could be spoken by 1.8% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.3%. The percentage of people born overseas was 17.6, compared with 28.8% nationally. Religious affiliations were 30.6% Christian , 0.7% Hindu , 0.4% Islam , 1.0% Māori religious beliefs , 0.5% Buddhist , 0.4% New Age , 0.2% Jewish , and 1.4% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 57.9%, and 7.3% of people did not answer

3840-556: Was spoken by 97.9%, Māori language by 2.4%, Samoan by 0.3% and other languages by 7.1%. No language could be spoken by 1.8% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.4%. The percentage of people born overseas was 17.3, compared with 28.8% nationally. Religious affiliations were 30.5% Christian , 0.4% Hindu , 0.3% Islam , 0.7% Māori religious beliefs , 0.4% Buddhist , 0.4% New Age , 0.1% Jewish , and 1.2% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 58.4%, and 7.7% of people did not answer

3904-411: Was that 2,103 (42.8%) people were employed full-time, 669 (13.6%) were part-time, and 90 (1.8%) were unemployed. Carterton District covers 1,179.91 km (455.57 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 10,250 as of June 2024, with a population density of 8.7 people per km. Carterton District had a population of 10,107 in the 2023 New Zealand census , an increase of 909 people (9.9%) since

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3968-438: Was that 3,942 (47.4%) people were employed full-time, 1,305 (15.7%) were part-time, and 156 (1.9%) were unemployed. Carterton's town clock is located on High Street next to the post office. The existing tower was put into operation in September 1962, replacing the original clock tower atop the post office that was damaged in the 24 June 1942 Wairarapa earthquake. The Bank of New South Wales, showing confidence in Carterton, built

4032-658: Was the largest Christian denomination in Wellington with 14.8 percent affiliating, while Anglicanism was the second-largest with 11.9 percent affiliating. Hinduism (2.4 percent) and Buddhism (1.6 percent) were the largest non-Christian religions in the 2013 census. Key cultural institutions in the region include Te Papa in Wellington, the Dowse Art Museum in Lower Hutt , Pataka museum and gallery in Porirua . The subnational gross domestic product (GDP) of

4096-453: Was the thirty-fifth national census in New Zealand . It implemented measures that aimed to increase the Census' effectiveness in response to the issues faced with the 2018 census, including supporting Māori to complete the census. It also included new questions on topics such as gender, sexual identity, and disabilities/health conditions. The first Census data was published on 29 May 2024, in

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