25-479: Kekerengu ( Māori pronunciation: [ˈkɛkɛrɛŋʉ] ) is a settlement in northern Kaikōura District , Canterbury , South Island . It is situated along State Highway 1 between Kaikōura and Blenheim . The locality is named for Te Kēkerengū, a chief of the Ngāti Ira hapū who was slain in the region alongside his mother and followers. The settlement was organised as a sheep station by Joseph Tetley in
50-470: A large sheep station employing various ranch-hands and shearers. Two large cob residences were built at the station, serving as a worker's dormitory and manager's residence. They also provided shelter for travellers and swaggers , and were still in use for that purpose as late as the Great Depression . Today, they are a listed by Heritage New Zealand as a Category 2 historic place. In 1868,
75-949: A population density of 2.2 people per km . Kaikōura District had a population of 4,215 in the 2023 New Zealand census , an increase of 303 people (7.7%) since the 2018 census , and an increase of 663 people (18.7%) since the 2013 census . There were 2,100 males, 2,112 females and 6 people of other genders in 1,779 dwellings. 1.6% of people identified as LGBTIQ+ . The median age was 50.3 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 645 people (15.3%) aged under 15 years, 531 (12.6%) aged 15 to 29, 1,911 (45.3%) aged 30 to 64, and 1,128 (26.8%) aged 65 or older. People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 87.0% European ( Pākehā ); 19.0% Māori ; 1.0% Pasifika ; 3.9% Asian ; 0.7% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 3.7% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English
100-626: Is located in Kekerengu; it was built on what was previously a petrol station and convenience store. The 2013 census recorded 84 residents and 30 households in Kekerengu. Kaik%C5%8Dura District The Kaikōura District ( / k aɪ ˈ k ɔː r ə / ; Māori pronunciation: [kaiˈkoːuɾa] ) is a territorial authority district in Canterbury Region on the South Island of New Zealand. The district encompasses
125-691: The Canterbury Regional Council . In 1993, an elector-initiated appeal wanted the northern 59% of Kaikōura District to be transferred to Marlborough District, but this was rejected by the Local Government Commission . There was a further elector-initiated proposal for Kaikoura District to merge with Hurunui District, but the Local Government Commission rejected this in 2009. In terms of its provincial anniversary holiday , Kaikōura observes
150-684: The Kekerengu Fault . Following the 2016 Kaikōura earthquake , the locality was cut off from the rest of Canterbury for over a year. Kekerengu is a small settlement located at the mouth of the Kekerengu River, on State Highway 1 in the Kaikōura District of Canterbury , near its border with Marlborough . It is located 56 kilometres (35 mi) from the district seat of Kaikōura , and 73 kilometres (45 mi) south of Blenheim in neighboring Marlborough district. The locality
175-542: The 1860s. Tetley expanded the station into a village, but fled to Uruguay in 1868 to avoid massive debts. In addition to the Kekerengu Station buildings, a Heritage New Zealand -listed historic place, Kekerengu is home to Saint George's Church, one of the smallest church buildings still in use in New Zealand. Kekerengu is named for Te Kēkerengū, an early 19th century chief of the hapū of Ngāti Ira ,
200-600: The Clarence electorate, and finally the Awatere electorate. Provincial government was abolished at the end of 1876, and counties were formed instead. From 1877, Kaikōura was governed by Kaikoura County . The county's boundary was adjusted northwards in 1940 to take over most of the East Coast Riding of Awatere County . There were also desires for land from Cheviot County to transfer to Kaikoura County, but
225-677: The anniversary of Marlborough Province due to its historic association. This meant that the public holiday established through the Canterbury Earthquake Commemoration Day Act 2011 did not apply in Kaikōura District, as it only applied to the area where the Canterbury Anniversary Day is observed. Kaikōura District covers 2,046.85 km (790.29 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 4,410 as of June 2024, with
250-416: The census question. Of those at least 15 years old, 417 (11.7%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 1,992 (55.8%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 1,038 (29.1%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $ 33,300, compared with $ 41,500 nationally. 213 people (6.0%) earned over $ 100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15
275-431: The census usually resident population count. The census usually resident population count of 4,242,048 included 230,649 people without an ethnic response and 4,011,399 people who identified with at least one ethnicity. The figures for the total ethnicity of the population. The number of people living in New Zealand who were born overseas continued to climb. In 2013, 1,001,787 people (25.2 percent) were born overseas. For
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#1732773191405300-400: The district was 2,007 (filled jobs) in 2020, with an annual growth rate of 1.4%. The top 5 industries (based on ANZSIC categories), by share of employment in the Kaikōura District in 2020, compared with the national share for that year were: 2013 New Zealand census The 2013 New Zealand census was the thirty-third national census . "The National Census Day" used for the census
325-469: The district, aside from Kaikōura township, include: The Kaikōura District Council ( Māori : Ko te kaunihera ā rohe o Kaikōura ) administers the district. The council consists of a mayor and seven councillors. Elections for positions on the council are held every three years in conjunction with nationwide local elections . During the era of provincial government from 1853, the Kaikōura region
350-549: The eponymous town of Kaikōura , a number of small towns and settlements and the surrounding rural area in northern Canterbury. The district had an estimated population of 4,410 as of June 2024. The Kaikōura District extends from the Pacific Ocean to the highest points of the Kaikōura Ranges to the west, and along the coastline from Oaro in the south, to just beyond Kekerengu in the north. Populated places within
375-562: The petition lapsed. In 1952, there were moves for a borough to be formed for Kaikōura township, but the underlying concerns which led to this initiative were addressed in different ways and no borough was formed. A 1971 scheme to form a Hurunui County would have seen Kaikoura County lose the area south of the Hundalee Hills , but this did not proceed. The 1989 local government reforms disestablished all counties, and district and regional councils were formed instead. Kaikōura District
400-401: The post-enumeration survey showed that the 2013 census recorded 97.6 percent of the residents in New Zealand on census night. However, the overall response rate was 92.9 percent, with a non-response rate of 7.1 percent made up of the net undercount and people who were counted in the census but had not received a form. Population counts for New Zealand regions . Note: All figures are for
425-413: The settlement was described by Bishop Andrew Suter as an "English village". It featured a schoolhouse, chapel, graveyard, expanded traveller's accommodations, and a post and telegraph office. Incurring massive debts, Tetley fled to Uruguay . The station alternated between various owners over the following decades, and is still in use under the name of Kekerengu Valley Farm. The settlement is located near
450-509: The son of chief Whanake and his wife Tāmairangi . Fleeing hostilities from the Ngāti Toa and Ngāti Mutunga , Te Kēkerengū and Tāmairangi fled with their followers to the South Island . They were killed along the eastern coast of the island, although the culprits and location differ in local histories, generally attributed to either the forces of the pursuing Te Rauparaha , or to the local Ngāi Tahu itself. One attributed location of their deaths
475-508: Was afterwards dubbed Te Kotinga-o-Kēkerengū ('the dismemberment of Kekerengu'). The site was initially spelled Kekerangu by early settlers, and pronounced "Giggerigoo". In 1859, Joseph Tetley purchased an 80-acre plot along the Kekerengu River from Frederick Trolove , where he built a homestead. He leased 8,000 acres of land in the region in 1860, purchasing it outright seven years later. Here, he established Kekerengu Station,
500-610: Was formed in the process, with the land south of the Hundalee Hills transferred to Hurunui District as per the 1971 proposal. At a regional level, Kaikōura belonged to the Nelson-Marlborough Regional Council . When the regional council was disestablished in 1992 after only three years, and its functions went to the unitary authorities of Nelson City Council , Tasman District Council , and Marlborough District Council , Kaikōura transferred to
525-971: Was initially part of the Nelson Province , and was represented at the Nelson Provincial Council through the Amuri electorate. When the Marlborough Province split off from the Nelson Province, Kaikōura became part of that new province, with the Conway River as the new southern boundary. From 1860, the Kaikōura region was represented on the Marlborough Provincial Council first through the Flaxbourne and Clarence electorate, then
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#1732773191405550-582: Was on Tuesday, 5 March 2013. The population of New Zealand was counted as 4,242,048 – an increase of 214,101 or 5.3% over the 2006 census. The 2013 census forms were the same as those developed for the 2011 census which was cancelled due to the February 2011 major earthquake in Christchurch . There were no new topics or questions. New Zealand's next census was conducted in March 2018 . The results from
575-485: Was part of Marlborough District until 1989, when it was transferred to the newly-formed Kaikōura. In 1942, a local store was converted into Saint George’s Church, one of the smallest church buildings still in use in New Zealand. Winterhome, a garden in the locality, is recognised as a Garden of National Significance by the New Zealand Gardens Trust . The Store, a popular roadside cafe and restaurant,
600-541: Was spoken by 98.4%, Māori language by 3.6%, Samoan by 0.1% and other languages by 6.7%. No language could be spoken by 1.2% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.5%. The percentage of people born overseas was 15.6, compared with 28.8% nationally. Religious affiliations were 32.2% Christian , 0.4% Hindu , 0.5% Islam , 0.6% Māori religious beliefs , 0.4% Buddhist , 0.6% New Age , and 1.5% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 56.7%, and 7.7% of people did not answer
625-536: Was that 1,605 (45.0%) people were employed full-time, 621 (17.4%) were part-time, and 42 (1.2%) were unemployed. In 2020, the GDP of the Kaikōura District was $ 232 million, with an annual growth for the region of 1.6%. Tourism contributed $ 57 million to total GDP in Kaikoura District in 2020, and was the top overall category, as shown in this table comparing district and national share of GDP: Employment in
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