24-534: Normanby is a small village in South Taranaki , New Zealand. It is approximately 6 km inland from Hāwera along State Highway 3 . Eltham is 13 km further north. The village is also situated on the Marton - New Plymouth Line railway , which has been freight-only through Normanby since the cessation of passenger railcar services between Wellington and New Plymouth on 30 July 1977. The town
48-772: A population density of 43 people per km . Lepperton-Brixton had a population of 1,725 at the 2018 New Zealand census , an increase of 201 people (13.2%) since the 2013 census , and an increase of 429 people (33.1%) since the 2006 census . There were 615 households, comprising 879 males and 846 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.04 males per female. The median age was 40.8 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 402 people (23.3%) aged under 15 years, 216 (12.5%) aged 15 to 29, 870 (50.4%) aged 30 to 64, and 237 (13.7%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 89.6% European/ Pākehā , 17.9% Māori , 1.6% Pacific peoples , 2.8% Asian , and 2.6% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. The percentage of people born overseas
72-636: A population of 1,029 at the 2018 New Zealand census , an increase of 138 people (15.5%) since the 2013 census , and an increase of 183 people (21.6%) since the 2006 census . There were 348 households, comprising 519 males and 510 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.02 males per female, with 279 people (27.1%) aged under 15 years, 183 (17.8%) aged 15 to 29, 468 (45.5%) aged 30 to 64, and 99 (9.6%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 73.8% European/ Pākehā , 39.9% Māori , 3.5% Pacific peoples , 0.6% Asian , and 1.5% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. Although some people chose not to answer
96-764: A population of 30,400 (June 2024). It is part of the greater Taranaki Region . The district straddles the boundary separating the Wellington and Taranaki provinces, resulting in the town of Waverley celebrating Wellington Anniversary Day in January, and the town of Patea 15 kilometres away celebrating Taranaki Anniversary Day in March. Council facilities include the South Taranaki LibraryPlus, Mania, Kaponga, Patea, Eltham, Opunake, Hāwera and Waverley libraries. The South Taranaki District
120-632: A population of 405 at the 2018 New Zealand census , an increase of 81 people (25.0%) since the 2013 census , and an increase of 105 people (35.0%) since the 2006 census . There were 135 households, comprising 201 males and 201 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.0 males per female, with 114 people (28.1%) aged under 15 years, 51 (12.6%) aged 15 to 29, 195 (48.1%) aged 30 to 64, and 45 (11.1%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 91.1% European/ Pākehā , 15.6% Māori , 2.2% Pacific peoples , 3.7% Asian , and 1.5% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. Although some people chose not to answer
144-402: A roll of 133 students as of August 2024. The school was established in 1876. South Taranaki District South Taranaki is a territorial authority on the west coast of New Zealand 's North Island that contains the towns of Hāwera (the seat of the district), Manaia , Ōpunake , Patea , Eltham , and Waverley . The District has a land area of 3,575.46 km (1,380.49 sq mi) and
168-478: Is a coeducational contributing primary (years 1-6) school with a roll of 130 students as of August 2024. The school was founded in 1870. Even the Dogs Have Forgotten to Bark A 284 A4 page fully indexed comprehensive history of Lepperton, Sentry Hill and Waiongana. Author PT Wilson published 2012 ISBN 978-0-473-21026-7 Available in most Taranaki libraries. A second edition of "Even
192-429: Is defined by Statistics New Zealand as a rural settlement and covers 1.26 km (0.49 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 410 as of June 2024, with a population density of 325 people per km . Lepperton is part of the larger Lepperton-Brixton statistical area. Before the 2023 census, the settlement had a larger boundary, covering 7.63 km (2.95 sq mi). Using that boundary, Lepperton had
216-797: The 2018 census , and an increase of 2,445 people (9.2%) since the 2013 census . There were 14,655 males, 14,262 females and 105 people of other genders in 11,202 dwellings. 2.4% of people identified as LGBTIQ+ . The median age was 39.6 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 6,171 people (21.3%) aged under 15 years, 4,830 (16.6%) aged 15 to 29, 12,906 (44.5%) aged 30 to 64, and 5,115 (17.6%) aged 65 or older. People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 80.2% European ( Pākehā ); 29.3% Māori ; 3.0% Pasifika ; 4.0% Asian ; 0.4% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 2.6% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English
240-420: The census question. Of those at least 15 years old, 1,830 (8.0%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 13,113 (57.4%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 7,359 (32.2%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $ 36,700, compared with $ 41,500 nationally. 1,746 people (7.6%) earned over $ 100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15
264-413: The census's question about religious affiliation, 58.0% had no religion, 28.0% were Christian , 2.3% had Māori religious beliefs and 1.7% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 42 (5.6%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 234 (31.2%) people had no formal qualifications. 105 people (14.0%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15
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#1732794148486288-657: The census's question about religious affiliation, 58.5% had no religion, 29.6% were Christian , 0.7% were Buddhist and 0.7% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 42 (14.4%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 54 (18.6%) people had no formal qualifications. 60 people (20.6%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 177 (60.8%) people were employed full-time, 54 (18.6%) were part-time, and 0 (0.0%) were unemployed. Lepperton-Brixton statistical area covers 46.52 km (17.96 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 1,990 as of June 2024, with
312-587: The meeting houses of Kumea Mai te Waka and Te Manawanui, and is a meeting place for the Ngāti Ruanui hapū of Araukūku . In October 2020, the Government committed $ 1,479,479 from the Provincial Growth Fund to renovate Meremere Marae , Ketemarae Pā, Pariroa Marae and Taiporohēnui Marae , creating 35 jobs. Normanby School is a coeducational contributing primary (years 1–6) school with
336-602: Was $ 34,800, compared with $ 31,800 nationally. 243 people (18.7%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 753 (58.0%) people were employed full-time, 180 (13.9%) were part-time, and 51 (3.9%) were unemployed. Located near Normanby is Ketemarae Pa, a local historic centre for Maori settlement. It is an entry point for the Whakaahurangi track to Kairoa Pa, near Lepperton . This track linked northern and southern Taranaki before British settlement. The site includes
360-537: Was $ 35,600, compared with $ 31,800 nationally. 261 people (19.7%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 729 (55.1%) people were employed full-time, 243 (18.4%) were part-time, and 42 (3.2%) were unemployed. Near Lepperton is Kairoa Pa, an historic centre for local Maori settlement. It is also an entry point for the Whakaahurangi track to Ketemarae Pa near Normanby . This track linked northern and southern Taranaki before British settlement. Lepperton School
384-402: Was 34.9 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 456 people (26.0%) aged under 15 years, 288 (16.4%) aged 15 to 29, 831 (47.4%) aged 30 to 64, and 180 (10.3%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 79.8% European/ Pākehā , 31.1% Māori , 3.4% Pacific peoples , 0.5% Asian , and 1.7% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. The percentage of people born overseas
408-404: Was 5.5, compared with 27.1% nationally. Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 57.1% had no religion, 30.1% were Christian , 1.9% had Māori religious beliefs and 1.2% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 105 (8.1%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 375 (28.9%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income
432-447: Was 9.9, compared with 27.1% nationally. Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 53.6% had no religion, 35.7% were Christian , 0.2% had Māori religious beliefs , 0.7% were Muslim , 0.3% were Buddhist and 0.9% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 165 (12.5%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 303 (22.9%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income
456-445: Was established as part of the 1989 local government reforms , merging Egmont, Eltham, Hawera, Patea and Waimate West counties. South Taranaki District covers 3,575.08 km (1,380.35 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 30,400 as of June 2024, with a population density of 8.5 people per km . South Taranaki District had a population of 29,025 in the 2023 New Zealand census , an increase of 1,491 people (5.4%) since
480-623: Was founded at the site of the Waihi redoubt, which was established as a field headquarters in September 1866 by colonial military forces fighting Hauhau Māori in the Second Taranaki War Normanby is described by Statistics New Zealand as a small urban area and covers 1.06 km (0.41 sq mi). It had an estimated population of 1,160 as of June 2024, with a population density of 847 people per km. Normanby had
504-432: Was replaced by separate Normanby and Tawhiti areas for the 2023 census. It covered 49.50 km (19.11 sq mi) and had a population of 1,755 at the 2018 New Zealand census , an increase of 261 people (17.5%) since the 2013 census , and an increase of 375 people (27.2%) since the 2006 census . There were 597 households, comprising 894 males and 861 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.04 males per female. The median age
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#1732794148486528-541: Was spoken by 97.5%, Māori language by 6.6%, Samoan by 0.5% and other languages by 4.2%. 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 10.1, compared with 28.8% nationally. Religious affiliations were 30.7% Christian , 0.6% Hindu , 0.4% Islam , 1.8% Māori religious beliefs , 0.3% Buddhist , 0.5% New Age , and 0.9% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 56.1%, and 9.1% of people did not answer
552-646: Was that 11,160 (48.8%) people were employed full-time, 2,958 (12.9%) were part-time, and 717 (3.1%) were unemployed. The current mayor is Phil Nixon. The deputy mayor is Robert Northcott. Lepperton Lepperton is a small village in North Taranaki , New Zealand. It is approximately 6 km (3.7 mi) inland from Waitara township, 5 km (3.1 mi) west of the Waitara River , and 1 km (0.62 mi) east of State Highway 3A , which connects Inglewood to Waitara . Lepperton
576-405: Was that 408 (54.4%) people were employed full-time, 105 (14.0%) were part-time, and 33 (4.4%) were unemployed. Tawhiti statistical area includes an area to the east and southeast of Normanby, extending to the coast. It covers 48.41 km (18.69 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 860 as of June 2024, with a population density of 18 people per km. Normanby-Tawhiti statistical area
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