30-553: Oruanui ( Māori : Ōruanui ) is a rural community in the Taupō District and Waikato region of New Zealand's North Island , located northwest of Wairakei on State Highway 1 . The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "place of many pits" for Ōruanui . The local Ōruanui Marae is a meeting place of the Ngāti Tūwharetoa hapū of Ngāti Te Rangiita and Te Kapa o Te Rangiita . It includes
60-464: 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
90-505: A bachelor's or higher degree, and 63 (22.1%) people had no formal qualifications. 51 people (17.9%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 156 (54.7%) people were employed full-time, 66 (23.2%) were part-time, and 3 (1.1%) were unemployed. Taup%C5%8D District Taupō District is a territorial authority district in New Zealand . It covers 6,333 km² of land, and
120-440: 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
150-578: A further 610 km² of lake area, including Lake Taupō , New Zealand's largest lake, and Lake Rotoaira . The district stretches from the small town of Mangakino in the northwest to the Tongariro National Park in the south, and east into the Kaingaroa Forest . The district's population is largely located in the two main centres, Taupō and Tūrangi . The district is governed by Taupō District Council. The vast majority of
180-645: A population density of 6.7 people per km . There are 27,000 people in the Taupō urban area, 3,840 people in the Tūrangi urban area, and 11,760 people in other settlements and in rural areas. Taupo District had a population of 40,296 in the 2023 New Zealand census , an increase of 3,093 people (8.3%) since the 2018 census , and an increase of 7,389 people (22.5%) since the 2013 census . There were 20,148 males, 20,049 females and 96 people of other genders in 15,339 dwellings. 2.3% of people identified as LGBTIQ+ . The median age
210-567: A sex ratio of 0.98 males per female, with 81 people (22.1%) aged under 15 years, 33 (9.0%) aged 15 to 29, 195 (53.3%) aged 30 to 64, and 57 (15.6%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 93.4% European/ Pākehā , 11.5% Māori , 1.6% Pacific peoples , 1.6% Asian , and 0.8% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 65.6% had no religion, 27.0% were Christian and 1.6% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 33 (11.6%) people had
240-587: 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
270-525: The Great Depression , as was the 1941 census due to World War II . The 1946 census 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
300-647: The North Island , prompting the Government to declare a national state of emergency in six regions. To address 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
330-612: 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
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#1732765614150360-1066: 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
390-417: 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
420-635: 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
450-466: The and Te Kapa o te Rangiita meeting house. Oruanui is in two SA1 statistical areas which cover 18.58 km (7.17 sq mi). The SA1 areas are part of the larger Ohakuri statistical area . The SA1 areas had a population of 366 at the 2018 New Zealand census , an increase of 39 people (11.9%) since the 2013 census , and an increase of 33 people (9.9%) since the 2006 census . There were 141 households, comprising 180 males and 183 females, giving
480-684: The area for several hundred years. Major pā were situated at the southern end of the lake, to the west of the modern town of Tūrangi. Taupo town was founded in 1869 as a garrison town during the New Zealand Wars , but remained small due to the poor volcanic soils of the region. It was not until the 1950s that the region started to develop, with forestry and the construction of the Wairakei geothermal power station. Taupo District covers 6,333.00 km (2,445.18 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 42,600 as of June 2024, with
510-421: The census question. Of those at least 15 years old, 4,308 (13.2%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 19,140 (58.4%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 7,995 (24.4%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $ 39,800, compared with $ 41,500 nationally. 3,141 people (9.6%) earned over $ 100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15
540-573: 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 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
570-621: 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
600-499: The district also falls within the jurisdiction of Waikato Regional Council , although parts are within the jurisdiction of the Bay of Plenty Regional Council and Manawatū-Whanganui Regional Council , and a tiny sliver is within the territory of the Hawke's Bay Regional Council . Little is known about early Māori settlement near Taupō, although Ngāti Tūwharetoa have been the main iwi of
630-480: 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
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#1732765614150660-505: The nineteenth century. Results for those censuses before 1966 have been destroyed with 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
690-567: 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
720-451: 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
750-527: 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,
780-563: Was 42.3 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 7,545 people (18.7%) aged under 15 years, 6,393 (15.9%) aged 15 to 29, 18,048 (44.8%) aged 30 to 64, and 8,310 (20.6%) aged 65 or older. People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 74.9% European ( Pākehā ); 30.9% Māori ; 3.7% Pasifika ; 6.5% Asian ; 0.8% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 2.6% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English
810-471: Was available through NZ Relay. One dwelling form 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
840-554: 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 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
870-556: Was spoken by 97.1%, Māori language by 8.0%, Samoan by 0.4% and other languages by 7.5%. No language could be spoken by 1.8% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.5%. The percentage of people born overseas was 17.8, compared with 28.8% nationally. Religious affiliations were 28.7% Christian , 1.3% Hindu , 0.3% Islam , 4.4% Māori religious beliefs , 0.6% Buddhist , 0.4% New Age , 0.1% Jewish , and 1.4% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 55.3%, and 7.8% of people did not answer
900-493: Was that 16,242 (49.6%) people were employed full-time, 4,683 (14.3%) were part-time, and 783 (2.4%) were unemployed. 2023 New Zealand census The 2023 New Zealand census , which took place on 7 March 2023, 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
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