67-590: Bridge Pa (sometimes spelled "Bridge Pā") is a rural Māori settlement and surrounding area in Hawke's Bay , New Zealand , located approximately 10 kilometres inland from Hastings . The pā itself comprises a school, a meetinghouse of the LDS Church , two marae (Korongata Marae and a later addition in 1984 of the Mangaroa Marae), a cemetery, a disused quarry, and the 140-year-old historical Homestead of
134-476: A pan-ethnic group of New Zealanders associated with, and descended from, the indigenous peoples of the Pacific Islands (also known as Pacific Islanders ) outside of New Zealand itself. They form the fourth-largest ethnic grouping in the country, after European descendants , indigenous Māori , and Asian New Zealanders . Over 380,000 people identify as being of Pacific origin, representing 8% of
201-621: A major crossing just south of Taradale. SH2 and SH51 bridges were heavily damaged, but did not collapse. A span of the Palmerston North-Gisborne Line crossing the Tutaekuri River also collapsed. The Ngaruroro River also breached its banks, flooding the town of Omahu where 20 people required evacuation via helicopter. In Wairoa, the Wairoa River breached its banks, flooding approximately 15 percent of
268-585: A multicultural and urban lifestyle. As these houses were purchased, the available rental stock plummeted, and Pasifika families who tended to rent more began to relocate to suburbs further out from the city centre. The Pasifika populations in Ponsonby and Freemans Bay peaked in 1976. Grey Lynn continued to have a large Pasifika population (particularly Samoan ) until the mid-1980s. The umbrella term Pasifika , meaning "Pacific" in Polynesian languages ,
335-502: A particular Pacific nation and their descendants – are Samoan New Zealanders (182,721 people), Tongan New Zealanders (82,389), Cook Island Māori (80,532), and Niueans (30,867). In 1993, Samoan-born Taito Phillip Field became the first Pasifika member of parliament (MP), when he won the Otara electorate seat for Labour . Field was joined in 1996 by Samoan politicians Mark Gosche and Arthur Anae (the first Pasifika MP from
402-901: A population of 175,074 in the 2023 New Zealand census , an increase of 8,706 people (5.2%) since the 2018 census , and an increase of 23,895 people (15.8%) since the 2013 census . There were 85,497 males, 89,055 females and 516 people of other genders in 63,735 dwellings. 2.3% of people identified as LGBTIQ+ . The median age was 40.4 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 34,641 people (19.8%) aged under 15 years, 30,249 (17.3%) aged 15 to 29, 76,266 (43.6%) aged 30 to 64, and 33,918 (19.4%) aged 65 or older. People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 73.3% European ( Pākehā ); 28.6% Māori ; 6.2% Pasifika ; 6.5% Asian ; 0.8% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 2.4% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English
469-545: A traditional story in which Maui lifted the islands of New Zealand from the waters. The story says that Hawke's Bay is the fishhook that Māui used, with Portland Island and Cape Kidnappers being the northern and southern barbs of the hook, respectively. Hawke's Bay is one of only two places in New Zealand with a possessive apostrophe in its name, the other being Arthur's Pass . Captain Cook originally used an apostrophe in
536-421: Is Splash Planet , an amusement and water park that is open in the summer. Cape Kidnappers , a headland at the south-eastern extremity of Hawke Bay, is a popular tourist attraction. The cape has been identified as an Important Bird Area due to being a breeding site for over 6500 pairs of Australasian gannets . Pasifika New Zealanders Pasifika New Zealanders (also called Pacific Peoples ) are
603-414: Is a co-educational Year 1-8 state primary school, with a roll of 93 as of August 2024. Hawke%27s Bay Region Hawke's Bay ( Māori : Te Matau-a-Māui ) is a region on the east coast of New Zealand 's North Island . The region is named for Hawke Bay , which was named in honour of Edward Hawke . The region's main centres are the cities of Napier and Hastings , while the more rural parts of
670-639: Is a meeting place of the Ngāti Kahungunu hapū of Ngāti Pōporo and Ngāti Whatuiāpiti . Mangaroa Marae and Hikawera II meeting house is a meeting place of the Ngāti Kahungunu hapū of Ngāti Pōporo and Ngāti Rahunga . In October 2020, the Government committed $ 6,020,910 from the Provincial Growth Fund to upgrade a group of 18 marae, including both Korongatā and Mangaroa. The funding was expected to create 39 jobs. Bridge Pa School
737-488: Is an otherwise unremarkable hill in southern Hawke's Bay, not far from Waipukurau . Hawke's Bay Region covers 14,139.05 km (5,459.12 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 185,400 as of June 2024, 3.5 percent of New Zealand's population, with a population density of 13 people per km . Around 74 percent of the region's population lives in the Napier-Hastings conurbation . Hawke's Bay Region had
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#1732794396163804-465: Is approximately 20 km from the coast, and with the central North Island mountain ranges of the Ruahines and Kawekas to intercept the prevailing westerly winds, the region enjoys a Mediterranean climate with around 2350 sunshine hours per annum and very low humidity. Bridge Pa settlement is in four SA1 statistical areas, which cover 8.05 km (3.11 sq mi). The SA1 areas are part of
871-527: Is concurrent with State Highway 50 passing by Taradale. The Hawke's Bay Expressway forms the next section of the road as it crosses over the Tutaekuri and Ngaruroro rivers. The road then bisects Hastings and Flaxmere. The road continues through the Heretaunga Plains into Central Hawke's Bay, connecting the towns of Ōtāne, Waipawa, and Waipukurau. It then heads towards Takapau where it meets
938-529: Is dry and temperate, and the long, hot summers and cool winters offer excellent weather for growing grapes. Missionaries in the mid 19th century planted the first vines in Hawke's Bay and it is now an important place for full bodied red wines. The wine region is the second largest after the Marlborough wine region , with 4,681 hectares (11,570 acres) of vineyards and 91 operating wineries in 2018. Hawke's Bay
1005-536: Is home to Rocket Lab 's Launch Complex 1 , New Zealand's first orbital launch site, on Māhia Peninsula . Wairoa District is home to Space Coast New Zealand , a stretch of coastline from which space launches can be viewed. Rocket Lab launches its Electron rockets several times a year, after its first successful launch of Humanity Star in January 2018. Hawke's Bay is served by Hawke's Bay Airport (also known as Napier Airport). 452,000 travellers passed through
1072-711: Is recognised as a premium wine growing area in the Hawke's Bay wine region . Wines grown include Merlot , Syrah , Chardonnay and Sauvignon blanc . In ancient times the area was blanketed by the pumice tephra of numerous Lake Taupō volcanic events. Much of the Triangle area covers the historical (pre-1860s earthquake) riverbed of the nearby Ngaruroro River . As such soil types include Ngatarawa Gravels, Takapau Silty-loam (free draining red metal of mixed alluvial and volcanic origin) and shallow clay-loam soils with underlying deep free draining pumice. Alwyn Corban and Garry Glazebrook of Ngatarawa Wines pioneered wine production in
1139-477: Is the largest lake in Hawke's Bay, the fourth largest in the North Island and the 16th largest in New Zealand. The region has a hill with the longest place name in New Zealand, and the longest in the world according to the 2009 Guinness Book of Records. Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu
1206-546: The 2006 census . There were 225 households, comprising 738 males and 402 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.84 males per female. The median age was 35.8 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 186 people (16.3%) aged under 15 years, 264 (23.2%) aged 15 to 29, 567 (49.7%) aged 30 to 64, and 123 (10.8%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 47.9% European/ Pākehā , 57.1% Māori , 6.3% Pacific peoples , 1.6% Asian , and 1.6% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. The percentage of people born overseas
1273-534: The 2013 census . Some of the increase between the 2013 and 2018 census was due to Statistics New Zealand starting to add ethnicity data from other sources (previous censuses, administrative data, and imputation) to the census data to reduce the number of non-responses. The median age of Pasifika New Zealanders was 24.9 years, compared to 38.1 years for all New Zealanders; 136,077 people (30.4%) were aged under 15 years, 123,828 (28.0%) were 15 to 29, 156,534 (35.4%) were 30 to 64, and 26,193 (5.9%) were 65 or older. At
1340-851: The Art Deco Weekend . MTG Hawke's Bay , formerly Hawke's Bay Museum and Art Gallery, has an exhibition on the earthquake, its causes and impact. During the Second World War , the German submarine U-862 entered the waters around Napier undetected, surfacing by the Sound Shell. The submarine fired a torpedo at the Pukeko , a steamer leaving the Port of Napier, but narrowly missed. On the 13th and 14 February 2023, Cyclone Gabrielle caused extensive damage in Hawke's Bay as it passed over
1407-464: The Kaikōura district had the lowest concentration at 1.0%, with the neighbouring Hurunui district having the second-lowest concentration at 1.3%. According to responses to the 2018 census, 91.6% of Pacific Peoples spoke English, and 37.8% spoke two languages. At the 2018 census, 59.4% of Pasifika reported belonging to a single ethnic group. The largest Pacific Peoples ethnic groups – immigrants from
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#17327943961631474-655: The Local Government Act , the public had the right to demand a binding referendum on whether the amalgamation should proceed; such a demand would be valid if it was signed by at least 10% of the affected electors in one of the affected districts. Two days after the final proposal was issued, a valid referendum demand signed by more than 10% of the affected electors in the Rangitikei district was received (there were only twelve affected electors in that district, therefore only two signatures were required to trigger
1541-565: The Manawatū-Whanganui Regional Council (also known as Horizons Regional Council) since the 1989 local government reforms . Hawke's Bay is covered by five general electorates — namely Napier , Tukituki , Wairarapa , Rangitīkei , and Taupō . The bulk of the region is contained within the Napier and Tukituki electorates, the former comprising most of the northern part of the region (including Napier and Wairoa), whilst
1608-622: The National Party ), and by Winnie Laban in 1999. In 2008, Field left the Labour Party and formed the New Zealand Pacific Party , a short-lived political party aimed at representing conservative Christian Pasifika communities. For the 2008 New Zealand general election , Samoan-born Sam Lotu-Iiga was elected as MP for Maungakiekie , and was joined by Labour list MPs William Sio and Carmel Sepuloni , who
1675-467: The North Island . It bears the former name of what is now Hawke Bay , a large semi-circular bay that extends for 100 kilometres from northeast to southwest from Māhia Peninsula to Cape Kidnappers . The Hawke's Bay Region includes the hilly coastal land around the northern and central bay, the floodplains of the Wairoa River in the north, the wide fertile Heretaunga Plains around Hastings in
1742-481: The 1970s, governments (both Labour and National ), migration officials, and special police squads targeted Pasifika illegal overstayers. Pacific Studies academic Dr Melani Anae describes the Dawn Raids as "the most blatantly racist attack on Pacific peoples by the New Zealand government in New Zealand's history". Immigrant Pasifika families settled in the inner city suburbs of Auckland and other major cities in
1809-520: The 2018 census, there were 191,391 males and 190,254 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.006 males per female. The majority of Pasifika were born in New Zealand: 66.4% at the 2018 census, up from 62.3% at the 2013 census and 60.0% at the 2006 census. In terms of population distribution as at the 2023 census, 275,079 (62.1%) Pasifika New Zealanders lived in the Auckland region, 126,678 (28.6%) live in
1876-749: The Bridge Pa statistical area. Bridge Pa settlement had a population of 618 at the 2018 New Zealand census , an increase of 102 people (19.8%) since the 2013 census , and an increase of 54 people (9.6%) since the 2006 census . There were 168 households, comprising 297 males and 318 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.93 males per female, with 165 people (26.7%) aged under 15 years, 111 (18.0%) aged 15 to 29, 255 (41.3%) aged 30 to 64, and 84 (13.6%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 44.2% European/ Pākehā , 65.5% Māori , 3.9% Pacific peoples , 0.5% Asian , and 0.5% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. Although some people chose not to answer
1943-581: The Hawke's Bay Region into a unitary authority that would hold all local decision-making powers for the region. This proposal was initiated by an application from a group called "A Better Hawke's Bay" and followed the Government-led amalgamation of eight local authorities into the new Auckland Council in 2010 and a 2012 "prosperity study" that found a similar amalgamation in Hawke's Bay could save up to $ 25m per year. A previous proposal to merge Napier and Hastings, though supported by Hastings residents,
2010-523: The Ikaroa-Rāwhiti electorate. Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day is an annual day of celebration held on the Friday before Labour Day. It is celebrated throughout the old provincial boundaries of Hawke's Bay. The region is served by a variety of radio stations including Radio Kahungunu, The Hits 89.5, More FM, access station Radio Hawke's Bay (formally Radio Kidnappers) and local station Bay FM. As well, most of
2077-618: The Kamau family. Bridge Pa is situated on flat land on the Heretaunga Plains with the major geographical feature of the township being the Karewarewa Stream. Located on the edge of an unconfined aquifer , the surrounding land is free-draining and is used for sheep grazing, horticulture and wine production. The surrounding area includes Hastings Aerodrome , two golf clubs, a car club, and a Deer Stalkers hall. As well as
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2144-560: The North Island outside the Auckland region, and 40,845 (9.2%) live in the South Island. The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu local board area of Auckland had a majority Pasifika population at 60.4%, with the next highest concentrations in the nearby Ōtara-Papatoetoe local board area (48.7%) and Manurewa local board area (39.9%). Porirua City had the highest concentration of Pacific people outside of Auckland at 26.5%. The lowest concentrations of Pasifika New Zealanders are in northern Canterbury :
2211-545: The North Island. Power, phone service and internet access was cut to over 16,000 properties when the main Redcliffe substation was damaged in floodwaters after the Tutaekuri River burst its banks. Downstream, 1,000 people were evacuated from low-lying plains surrounding the river, where significant parts of Taradale, Meeanee and Awatoto were submerged. The floodwaters destroyed 4 bridges, including Redcliffe Bridge,
2278-489: The White Pages. The main road through the town is limited to 50 km/h and traffic is slowed through a variety of traffic calming measures. There is no sewerage. There is metropolitan style water reticulation. Wastewater is treated via individual homeowner septic tanks. The rural setting experiences between -3 °C frosts in winter (usually clearing to clear crisp days) to 40 °C heat in late summer. Bridge Pa
2345-505: The area in the 1980s and it is only with the growth of other boutique wineries in the late 1990s the "Bridge Pa Triangle" has been delineated and named. The area is also sometimes described as The Maraekakaho Triangle and The Ngatarawa Triangle. Bordering Ngatarawa Road and to the north of the area along State Highway 50 is the Gimblett Gravels wine growing area. Bridge Pa has two marae . Korongatā Marae and Nukanoa meeting house
2412-424: The census question. Of those at least 15 years old, 20,490 (14.6%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 77,136 (54.9%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 36,423 (25.9%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $ 39,300, compared with $ 41,500 nationally. 12,315 people (8.8%) earned over $ 100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15
2479-450: The census's question about religious affiliation, 34.5% had no religion, 55.3% were Christian , 2.9% had Māori religious beliefs , 0.5% were Hindu , 0.5% were Muslim and 0.5% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 63 (13.9%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 93 (20.5%) people had no formal qualifications. 45 people (9.9%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15
2546-638: The councillors are: Between 2013 and 2015 the Local Government Commission considered amalgamating Hawke's Bay Regional Council, its four constituent territorial authorities ( Napier City Council , Central Hawke's Bay District Council , Hastings District Council and Wairoa District Council ), and the small parts of the Rangitikei District Council (the rural community of Ngamahanga ) and Taupo District Council (the rural community of Taharua ) that fall within
2613-713: The country's population, with the majority residing in Auckland . Prior to the Second World War Pasifika in New Zealand numbered only a few hundred. Wide-scale Pasifika migration to New Zealand began in the 1950s and 1960s, typically from countries associated with the Commonwealth and the Realm of New Zealand , including Western Samoa (modern-day Samoa), the Cook Islands and Niue . In
2680-509: The country, when middle-class Pākehā families were tending to move outwards to newer, more distant suburbs. Pasifika immigrants also tended to replace Urban Māori in central suburbs. By the mid-1970s, gentrification became an issue for Pasifika communities in Auckland. The cheap housing found in Ponsonby and other inner city Auckland suburbs were attractive to Pākehā young professionals, especially socially liberal families searching for
2747-407: The introduction of Mixed-Member Proportional elections in New Zealand, both electorates have been held by both Labour and National members of parliament, often shifting in a way similar to that of the nation as a whole. Hawke's Bay is also covered by three Māori electorates — namely Ikaroa-Rāwhiti , Waiariki , and Te Tai Hauāuru . The vast majority of the population of the region is within
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2814-664: The largest cohort of Pasifika MPs entering parliament: Terisa Ngobi , Barbara Edmonds , Tangi Utikere , Neru Leavasa for the Labour Party, and the first Pasifika MP from the Green Party , Teanau Tuiono . 2023 saw Efeso Collins , formerly a member of the Auckland Council , joining as a member of the Green Party. The Auckland Council has had three Pasifika councillors since its founding in 2010: Alf Filipaina and former National MP Arthur Anae representing
2881-462: The latter comprises much of the central parts of the region and the area around Hastings, including Havelock North and Clive. Wairarapa, which extends across parts of Greater Wellington and Manawatū-Whanganui, includes much of Central Hawke's Bay District, including Waipukurau and Waipawa. The Rangitīkei and Taupō electorates do not contain much of any population within the region. Napier and Tukituki are often called ' bellwether ' electorates. Since
2948-621: The level below regional is organised into territorial authorities , consisting of Hastings District , Wairoa District , Central Hawke's Bay District , and Napier City . The localities of Taharua in the Taupo District and Ngamatea in the Rangitikei District are also within the boundaries of the region. It does not include the Tararua District , Dannevirke , Woodville or Norsewood , which have been under
3015-631: The main centres up north – including Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Rotorua, and Taupō. It travels through the hilly interior of the region. It meets up with State Highway 2 after passing through Eskdale. The Taihape-Napier Road serves as an inland route between Hawke's Bay and the Rangitikei and Ruapehu districts, creating a connection to the towns of Taihape , Waiouru , and Ohakune . State Highway 50 starts in Ahuriri in Napier and after being concurrent with State Highway 2, splits off and connects
3082-471: The main settlement centred on the intersection of Maraekakaho Road and Raukawa Road, a satellite settlement is located on Ngatarawa Road (near the Valentine Road corner) and on State Highway 50 (near the corner with Maraekakaho Road in the shadow of Roy's Hill). A relatively large tract of the surrounding rural area (up to 5 km from the pā) is also classified as "Bridge Pa" by local authorities and
3149-441: The more interior sections of the region – including the settlements of Fernhill , Maraekakaho , Tikokino , Ongaonga , and Ashley Clinton . The road terminates at an intersection with State Highway 2 near Takapau. The region is governed by Hawke's Bay Regional Council, which has its main office and council chamber in Napier. The council consists of eleven elected members and holds elections every three years. As of 26 October 2022
3216-557: The name for the bay, but was inconsistent and wrote the name without an apostrophe a day later. Many New Zealanders spell the name without an apostrophe. Bay whaling stations operated on the shores of the bay in the nineteenth century. Hawke's Bay Province was founded in 1858 as a province of New Zealand , after being separated from the Wellington Province following a meeting in Napier in February 1858. The Province
3283-605: The national commercial and non-commercial operators have transmitters covering the region. Hawke's Bay is home to numerous parks, forests, beaches and various other natural attractions. Napier and Hastings are home to many parks, with major parks including Cornwall, Frimley, and Windsor Parks in Hastings, and Anderson Park, Park Island, Taradale Park and the Botanical Gardens in Napier. Located in Windsor Park
3350-551: The other end of State Highway 50. After Takapau it heads into the Tararua District and through the towns of Norsewood and Dannevirke . State Highway 2 is the main route heading south from Napier-Hastings to get to major centres such as Palmerston North and Wellington . State Highway 5 enters Hawke's Bay from the north-west as the Napier-Taupo Road. It serves as the main connection between Hawke's Bay and
3417-426: The plains. In the hilly parts of the region sheep and cattle farming predominates, with forestry blocks in the roughest areas. Hawke's Bay has 17,886 ha (44,200 acres) of horticultural land, the third largest area in New Zealand behind Canterbury and Marlborough . The largest crops by land area are apples (4,750 ha), wine grapes (3,620 ha), squash (3,390 ha), and peas and beans (1,360 ha). The climate
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#17327943961633484-536: The poll ). The referendum was held by post. Voting concluded on Tuesday 15 September 2015. Because 66% of electors opposed the change, the proposal was defeated and did not progress further. Results broken down to the council level showed that only Hastings district electors favoured amalgamation (52% in favour). Napier (84% opposed), Wairoa District (88% opposed) and Central Hawke's Bay (58%) were opposed. Only four votes were returned from Rangitikei (two each way); no votes were returned from Taupo district. Government at
3551-469: The region are served by the towns of Waipukurau , Waipawa , and Wairoa . Hawke's Bay is named for the bay to its east, Hawke Bay , which was named in honour of Edward Hawke, 1st Baron Hawke by Captain James Cook during one of his voyages along the coasts of New Zealand. The Māori language name for Hawke's Bay is Te Matau-a-Māui ( lit. the fishhook belonging to Māui ). This name comes from
3618-694: The region coming south from Gisborne, connecting the East Cape region to Hawke's Bay. It continues through Nūhaka and then Wairoa, crossing over the Mohaka River near the Mohaka Viaduct . It then winds through the hills of northern Hawke's Bay, passing by Lake Tūtira . It meets the ocean and then passes through Whirinaki where it intersects with the end of State Highway 5. After cutting by Bay View , it passes by Hawke's Bay Airport as it enters Napier next to Pandora Pond . As it goes through Napier it
3685-453: The south, and a hilly interior stretching up into the Kaweka and Ruahine Ranges . The prominent peak Taraponui is located inland. Five major rivers flow to the Hawke's Bay coast. From north to south, they are the Wairoa River , Mohaka River , Tutaekuri River , Ngaruroro River and Tukituki River . Lake Waikaremoana , situated in northern Hawke's Bay, roughly 35 km from the coast,
3752-594: The terminal in the 12 months to June 2013. This increased to 652,426 in the 12 months to June 2017. Hastings Aerodrome is a smaller uncontrolled airport in Bridge Pa near Hastings. Inter-regional travel into and out of Hawke's Bay is served by State Highway 2 and State Highway 5 , as well as the Taihape-Napier Road . State Highway 38 also connects inter-regionally, although it is less used due to being partially unsealed. State Highway 2 enters
3819-519: The town. Access to Wairoa was cut off after extensive damage on SH2's Mohaka River Bridge in the south, and landslides also closing SH2 to the north. Water supply in Central Hawke's Bay failed, and a mandatory evacuation was ordered for eastern Waipawa after the Waipara river rose to record levels. The total cost and damages are unknown at this time. The region is situated on the east coast of
3886-406: Was $ 16,000, compared with $ 31,800 nationally. 78 people (8.2%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 396 (41.5%) people were employed full-time, 120 (12.6%) were part-time, and 51 (5.3%) were unemployed. Bridge Pa Triangle is a grape growing area roughly delineated by three roads: Ngatarawa Road, State Highway 50 and Maraekakaho Road. It
3953-467: Was 10.3, compared with 27.1% nationally. Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 40.8% had no religion, 46.1% were Christian , 6.3% had Māori religious beliefs , 0.3% were Hindu , 0.5% were Muslim , 0.3% were Buddhist and 2.4% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 105 (11.0%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 180 (18.9%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income
4020-478: Was abolished in 1876 along with all other provinces in New Zealand. It was replaced with a Provincial District. On February 3, 1931, Napier and Hastings were devastated by New Zealand's worst natural disaster, an earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter magnitude scale , which killed 256 people. Napier rebuilt and now the city is world-famous for its Art Deco buildings, and celebrates its heritage each February with
4087-690: Was defeated in a public referendum in 1999. The Local Government Commission released an initial proposal in November 2013. After taking public submissions on the proposal, the Commission issued a final proposal in June 2015. The final proposal was that Hawke's Bay would be governed by a unitary council comprising a governing body (one mayor elected at-large and eighteen councillors elected across five wards) with subsidiary decision-making made by five local boards (each with six to nine elected members). Under
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#17327943961634154-400: Was estimated at $ 50,251 in the same period. In the year to March 2018, primary industries contributed $ 1.14 billion (13.9%) to the regional GDP, goods-producing industries contributed $ 1.84 billion (22.3%), service industries contributed $ 4.56 billion (55.3%), and taxes and duties contributed $ 707 million (8.6%). The region is renowned for its horticulture, with large orchards and vineyards on
4221-547: Was first used by government agencies in New Zealand in the 1980s to describe all migrants from the Pacific islands and their descendants. There were 442,632 people identifying as being part of the Pacific Peoples ethnic group at the 2023 New Zealand census , making up 8.9% of New Zealand's population. This is an increase of 60,990 people (16.0%) since the 2018 census , and an increase of 146,691 people (49.6%) since
4288-608: Was spoken by 96.5%, Māori language by 7.2%, Samoan by 1.9% and other languages by 8.2%. No language could be spoken by 1.9% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.6%. The percentage of people born overseas was 17.5, compared with 28.8% nationally. The major local Māori tribe is Ngāti Kahungunu . Religious affiliations were 33.6% Christian , 0.9% Hindu , 0.5% Islam , 3.3% Māori religious beliefs , 0.6% Buddhist , 0.5% New Age , 0.1% Jewish , and 1.7% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 52.5%, and 6.5% of people did not answer
4355-461: Was that 228 (50.3%) people were employed full-time, 78 (17.2%) were part-time, and 18 (4.0%) were unemployed. Bridge Pa statistical area covers 23.24 km (8.97 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 1,290 as of June 2024, with a population density of 56 people per km. Bridge Pa had a population of 1,140 at the 2018 New Zealand census , an increase of 57 people (5.3%) since the 2013 census , and an increase of 117 people (11.4%) since
4422-435: Was that 69,846 (49.7%) people were employed full-time, 18,585 (13.2%) were part-time, and 3,948 (2.8%) were unemployed. Below is a list of urban areas that contain more than 1,000 population. Other towns and settlements in Hawke's Bay include: The subnational gross domestic product (GDP) of Hawke's Bay was estimated at NZ$ 8.67 billion in the year to March 2019, 2.9% of New Zealand's national GDP. The regional GDP per capita
4489-612: Was the first MP of Tongan heritage. In 2010, Kris Faafoi entered parliament by winning the 2010 Mana by-election , becoming the first MP of Tokelauan descent. In 2011, Alfred Ngaro became the first MP of Cook Island descent by winning the Maungakiekie electorate. Further Pasifika MPs entered parliament in the 2010s: Asenati Taylor for New Zealand First (2011), Christchurch East MP Poto Williams (2013), Manukau East MP Jenny Salesa (2014) and Anahila Kanongata'a-Suisuiki (2017). The 2020 New Zealand general election saw
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