28-504: Karapiro ( Māori : Karāpiro ) is a settlement and rural area in the Waipa District and Waikato region of New Zealand's North Island . It includes both the artificially created Lake Karapiro and the accompanying Karapiro Power Station . Karapiro is located just off State Highway 1 , south-west of Cambridge . In about 1600, Te Ihingarangi built a pā (fortified village) called Te Tiki o Ihingarangi near where Lake Karapiro
56-779: A population density of 15 people per km. The statistical area had a population of 2,334 at the 2018 New Zealand census , an increase of 384 people (19.7%) since the 2013 census , and an increase of 540 people (30.1%) since the 2006 census . There were 810 households, comprising 1,185 males and 1,149 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.03 males per female. The median age was 40.1 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 522 people (22.4%) aged under 15 years, 375 (16.1%) aged 15 to 29, 1,167 (50.0%) aged 30 to 64, and 273 (11.7%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 95.1% European/ Pākehā , 8.0% Māori , 1.5% Pacific peoples , 2.8% Asian , and 1.7% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. The percentage of people born overseas
84-738: A population density of 354 people per km. The settlement is part of the larger Karapiro statistical area. Karapiro Village had a population of 303 at the 2018 New Zealand census , an increase of 102 people (50.7%) since the 2013 census , and an increase of 96 people (46.4%) since the 2006 census . There were 102 households, comprising 153 males and 144 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.06 males per female, with 54 people (17.8%) aged under 15 years, 48 (15.8%) aged 15 to 29, 153 (50.5%) aged 30 to 64, and 42 (13.9%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 92.1% European/ Pākehā , 10.9% Māori , 2.0% Pacific peoples , and 5.0% Asian . People may identify with more than one ethnicity. Although some people chose not to answer
112-572: A population density of 43 people per km . 22,500 people live in Cambridge and 14,150 in Te Awamutu. Waipa District had a population of 58,686 in the 2023 New Zealand census , an increase of 5,445 people (10.2%) since the 2018 census , and an increase of 12,018 people (25.8%) since the 2013 census . There were 28,620 males, 29,886 females and 177 people of other genders in 21,795 dwellings. 2.4% of people identified as LGBTIQ+ . The median age
140-475: A population of 9,275, with 283 mi (455 km) of gravel roads , 506 mi (814 km) of mud roads and 153 mi (246 km) of tracks. The Waikato River forms much of the eastern boundary of the district, before it flows north-westward through the district, past Cambridge . The Waipā River , the Waikato River's main tributary, flows northwards through the western part of the district;
168-659: Is estimated to constitute between 25% –35% of the total Buddhist population in New Zealand. The 2018 census counted 52,779 Buddhists in New Zealand. According to a Survey done by Victoria University of Wellington in 2019, it was found that New Zealanders believe that Buddhists are the most trusted religious group in New Zealand. About 35 per cent of New Zealanders have complete or substantial trust in Buddhists. There are many Buddhist temples and centres in New Zealand for New Zealand Buddhists to practice their religion,
196-526: Is today. In 1830 Ngāti Hauā defeated Ngāti Maru in a battle at Taumatawīwī, two kilometres south of Karapiro Domain. On the orders of the Ngāti Hauā chief Te Waharoa , his dead warriors were cremated, this taking place on rocks beside the Waikato River, the location then becoming known as Karāpiro , from the Māori language words karā , meaning "basaltic stone", and piro , meaning "foul smelling". The site
224-519: The Otago goldfields in the mid-1860s. Their numbers were small, and the 1926 census, the first to include Buddhism, recorded only 169. Buddhism grew significantly as a religion in New Zealand during the 1970s and 1980s with the arrival of Southeast Asian immigrants and refugees, coinciding with increased interest in Buddhist teaching from Western communities. Buddhist associations began forming, such as
252-570: The Zen Society of New Zealand in 1972 (originally known as the Denkyo-ji Society), often fundraising to organise In the 1970s travel to Asian countries and visits by Buddhist teachers sparked an interest in the religious traditions of Asia, and significant numbers of New Zealanders adopted Buddhist practices and teachings. Since the 1980s Asian migrants and refugees have established their varied forms of Buddhism in New Zealand. In
280-482: The 2010s more than 50 groups, mostly in the Auckland region, offered different Buddhist traditions at temples, centres, monasteries and retreat centres. Many migrant communities brought priests or religious specialists from their own countries and their temples and centres have acted as focal points for a particular ethnic community, offering language and religious instruction. National and international groups. In 2008
308-689: The 96-megawatt Karapiro hydroelectric power station . The lake is regarded as one of New Zealand's best rowing venues. It hosted the World Rowing Championships in 1978 and 2010 , as well as the rowing events for the 1950 British Empire Games . Lake Karapiro alternates with the South Island's Lake Ruataniwha in hosting the New Zealand national rowing championships and the New Zealand secondary school rowing championships ( Maadi Cup ).In March 2006, an International Rowing Federation inspection panel described Karapiro as one of
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#1732801332558336-643: The Sixth Global Conference on Buddhism brought leading teachers and scholars to Auckland under the auspices of the New Zealand Buddhist Foundation. The New Zealand Buddhist Council was established in 2007 and was composed of 15 Buddhist organisations. As of 2020 there are 32 member organizations. They engage with local and national government over issues of concern to Buddhist communities, support their members administratively and promote dialogue and understanding between
364-423: The census question. Of those at least 15 years old, 7,965 (17.0%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 25,443 (54.2%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 10,878 (23.2%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $ 45,200, compared with $ 41,500 nationally. 6,432 people (13.7%) earned over $ 100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15
392-622: The census's question about religious affiliation, 46.5% had no religion, 48.5% were Christian and 1.0% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 63 (25.3%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 24 (9.6%) people had no formal qualifications. 69 people (27.7%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 126 (50.6%) people were employed full-time, 39 (15.7%) were part-time, and 6 (2.4%) were unemployed. Karapiro statistical area covers 190.82 km (73.68 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 2,820 as of June 2024, with
420-873: The council is at the second most populous town, Te Awamutu . The district is south and south-east of the city of Hamilton . It has five wards: Te Awamutu , Cambridge , Pirongia , Maungatautari and Kakepuku. Although the official name remains Waipa District, the council sought in 2020 a simpler means of changing to Waipā District, which is the orthographic form it uses. The District was formed from Waipa County Council and its town boroughs in 1989. The county boundaries have varied since five ridings were formed in Waipa county in 1876: Newcastle , Hamilton , Mangapiko North and South, Rangiaowhia , and Pukekura. In 1902, it covered 282 sq mi (730 km ) and had an additional riding, Tuhikaramea. In 1923, Waipa County covered 429 sq mi (1,110 km ) and had
448-407: The fairest and most picturesque courses in the world. The 96-megawatt Karapiro Power Station is located adjacent to the dam at the head of the lake, and is the eighth and last hydroelectric power station located on the Waikato River. Water for the power station up to 362 cubic metres per second (12,800 cu ft/s) at full power, is taken from the lake and passed through three Kaplan turbines in
476-630: The largest being Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple New Zealand in Auckland . Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple South Island in Christchurch 's Riccarton Road opened in 2007; it was designed by Warren and Mahoney . Closed after the 2011 Christchurch earthquake , the temple reopened in August 2016. The Bodhinyanarama Monastery in Stokes Valley , Lower Hutt was established in the 1980s, with
504-478: The monastery complex constructed in 1992. Vimutti Buddhist Monastery was established near Bombay and Ararimu in rural southern Auckland Region in early 2000. Both monasteries belong to the Forest Tradition of Ajahn Chah . Wat Lao Buddharam in Ōtāhuhu , Auckland, was constructed by Laotian refugees in 1989, and Ratanadipa Buddhist Temple, a Burmese community temple, was established in 2002 by
532-475: The powerhouse, before being deposited into the lower Waikato River. Each turbine turns a 32 MW generator, and the electricity from the generators is fed into Transpower 's national transmission grid . The station is a base load generator due to its need to maintain water flows into the Waikato River system beyond the lake. The ten-megawatt Horahora Power Station at Horahora, 13 km upstream of Karapiro Dam, part of an earlier hydroelectric power scheme,
560-440: The rich diversity of traditions in the country. According to the 2006 Census, Buddhism constituted 1.4% of the population of New Zealand. It slightly increased to 1.5% in the 2013 census. Most of the Buddhists in New Zealand are migrants from Asia with significant New Zealanders converted to Buddhism ranging from 15,000 -20,000. According to the 2013 census, there are about 58,440 Buddhists in New Zealand. The converts to Buddhism
588-438: The two rivers meet outside the district. The highest mountains are Mount Pirongia in the west and Maungatautari in the east. The region's economy is based largely on dairy farming and cereal production. The southeastern corner of the district includes the hydroelectric project at Karapiro . Waipā District covers 1,470.08 km (567.60 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 62,700 as of June 2024, with
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#1732801332558616-471: Was $ 44,200, compared with $ 31,800 nationally. 507 people (28.0%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 1,077 (59.4%) people were employed full-time, 324 (17.9%) were part-time, and 30 (1.7%) were unemployed. Lake Karapiro is an artificial reservoir lake on the Waikato River , formed in 1947 by damming the Waikato River to store water for
644-431: Was 21.9, compared with 27.1% nationally. Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 54.1% had no religion, 36.8% were Christian , 0.3% were Hindu , 0.1% were Muslim , 0.4% were Buddhist and 1.8% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 471 (26.0%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 204 (11.3%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income
672-565: Was 40.9 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 11,751 people (20.0%) aged under 15 years, 9,651 (16.4%) aged 15 to 29, 25,896 (44.1%) aged 30 to 64, and 11,388 (19.4%) aged 65 or older. People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 86.5% European ( Pākehā ); 15.9% Māori ; 2.3% Pasifika ; 6.1% Asian ; 0.7% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 2.5% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English
700-529: Was flooded when the dam was built and the lake created in 1947. A man opened fire inside the Karapiro Cafe and Grits in April 2019. The suspect was later put under mental health care; the victim survived with serious injuries. Statistics New Zealand describes Karapiro Village as a rural settlement, which covers 0.96 km (0.37 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 340 as of June 2024, with
728-530: Was flooded with the formation of Lake Karapiro. Karapiro School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 6 students, with a roll of 26 as of August 2024. Waipa District Waipa District (or Waipā District ) is a municipality in the Waikato region of New Zealand that is administered by the Waipa District Council . Its most populous town is Cambridge . The seat of
756-556: Was spoken by 97.2%, Māori language by 3.4%, Samoan by 0.2% and other languages by 8.4%. No language could be spoken by 2.1% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.4%. The percentage of people born overseas was 19.9, compared with 28.8% nationally. Religious affiliations were 32.2% Christian , 0.9% Hindu , 0.3% Islam , 0.8% Māori religious beliefs , 0.5% Buddhist , 0.4% New Age , 0.1% Jewish , and 1.5% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 55.7%, and 7.8% of people did not answer
784-574: Was that 24,564 (52.3%) people were employed full-time, 6,645 (14.2%) were part-time, and 891 (1.9%) were unemployed. Buddhism in New Zealand Buddhism is New Zealand's third-largest religion after Christianity and Hinduism standing at 1.5% of the population of New Zealand. Buddhism originates in Asia and was introduced to New Zealand by immigrants from East Asia . The first Buddhists in New Zealand were Chinese diggers in
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