45-501: Point Chevalier ( / ˌ ʃ ɛ v ə ˈ l ɪər / ; commonly known as Point Chev and an original colonial name of Point Bunbury after Thomas Bunbury ) is a residential suburb and peninsula in the city of Auckland in the north of New Zealand. It is located five kilometres to the west of the city centre on the southern shore of the Waitematā Harbour . The suburb was originally a working-class area, with some state houses in
90-646: A family dinner with his uncle, Lieutenant Colonel Hamilton Welch Bunbury, 3rd Regiment of Foot , he was transferred to the 3rd Regiment on 19 or 22 August 1807, and joined the 2nd Battalion under Colonel Bingham at Cirencester . Having arrived at Fort St. Julien , Lisbon, on HMS Plover in November 1808, Bunbury fought in the Peninsular War . He carried his regiment's colours at the Battle of Talavera , 27–28 July 1809. From 17 August 1809, he served with
135-550: A fishing settlement at Rangi-mata-rau (later Point Chevalier Beach). The latter was a staging point for shark fishing off Kauri Point on the inner Waitematā Harbour. As the city of Auckland grew, Point Chevalier gained strategic importance as it lay on what was then the main land route out of Auckland, the Great North Road . Because of this, a military encampment was located here during the New Zealand Wars of
180-515: A landfill site, it has now been rehabilitated as a park and nature reserve. Other parks in the suburb include Walker Park, Eric Armshaw Reserve and Coyle Park. The latter is located at the northern tip of the peninsula. Before the European settlement of the Auckland isthmus in the 1840s, small Maori settlements existed in the area which later became Point Chevalier, including one at Meola Reef and
225-716: A population density of 3,284 people per km. Point Chevalier had a population of 8,460 at the 2018 New Zealand census , an increase of 291 people (3.6%) since the 2013 census , and an increase of 828 people (10.8%) since the 2006 census . There were 3,033 households, comprising 3,948 males and 4,509 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.88 males per female, with 1,734 people (20.5%) aged under 15 years, 1,389 (16.4%) aged 15 to 29, 4,014 (47.4%) aged 30 to 64, and 1,323 (15.6%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 82.0% European/ Pākehā , 8.9% Māori , 8.5% Pacific peoples , 10.5% Asian , and 3.3% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. The percentage of people born overseas
270-424: A whole, which are based on data from the previous census (in this case, the 2013 census) and calculated using a cohort-component method. Population projections also take into consideration births, deaths, and net migration. In 2016, New Zealand's population at the time of the 2018 census was projected to be between 4,807,000 and 4,944,000. Data uses fixed random rounding to protect confidentiality; each data point
315-527: Is for the census usually-resident population count. The largest age group is people aged 25 to 29, who comprise 7.3% of the population. Data is the census usually-resident population count. Data is the census usually-resident population count. Declared sex of New Zealanders Data is for the census usually-resident population count of people aged 15 years and over. Data is for the census usually-resident population count of employed people aged 15 years and over. Home ownership among New Zealanders. Data
360-441: Is for the census's usually-resident population. Birthplace of New Zealanders There was no change in the top five ethnicities between the 2013 and 2018 censuses, which are New Zealand European (64.1%), Māori (16.5%), Chinese (4.9%), Indian (4.7%), and Samoan (3.9%). Data is for the census usually-resident population count. Results add up to over 100% due to people declaring multiple ethnicities. Most New Zealanders, 48.5% of
405-678: Is home to Western Springs AFC who compete in the NRFL Premier Division Walker Park is the home ground of the Point Chevalier Pirates club. Home to Point Chevalier Sailing Club Inc (established in 1919) is one of the oldest sailing dinghy clubs in NZL and still very active with junior sailing programmes as well as racing. The Hallyburton Johnstone Sports Complex in Dignan Street is home to
450-401: Is rounded either to the nearest multiple of 3 ( 2 ⁄ 3 chance) or the next-nearest multiple of 3 ( 1 ⁄ 3 chance). The census usually-resident population count of New Zealand is a count of all people who usually live in and were present in the country on census night (6 March 2018), and excludes overseas visitors and New Zealand residents who are temporarily overseas. Due to
495-798: Is served by Pasadena Intermediate School (Years 7–8) in Moray Place, which has a roll of 402. The school opened in 1942 to accommodate what was previously called Forms 1–2. All these schools are coeducational. Rolls are as of August 2024. Pt Chevalier is served by a large co-ed State secondary school, Western Springs College located in the nearby suburb of Western Springs. Many students also attend Auckland Girls' Grammar School or Mount Albert Grammar School (co-ed). Nearby Catholic state-integrated schools are St Paul's College (boys) or Saint Mary's College (girls). Thomas Bunbury (British Army officer, born 1791) Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Bunbury CB KTS (19 May 1791 – 25 December 1861)
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#1732783678105540-406: Is the previous census completed before this one. In July 2018, it was estimated that the 2018 census had a "full or partial" response for 90 percent of individuals, down from 94.5 percent in the 2013 census and the planned release date for census information was changed from October of the same year to March 2019. This drop, which already amounted to the lowest census response rate for fifty years,
585-518: Is well embedded in legislation and government systems. Since 1881, censuses have been held every five years, with the exceptions of those in 1931 and 1941 and the one in 2011 which was cancelled due to the February 2011 earthquake in Christchurch , which displaced many Canterbury residents from their homes only a few weeks before census day. It was rescheduled for March 2013, so the 2013 census
630-654: The 91st Regiment of Foot with the rank of lieutenant. Wounded during the war, he considered becoming an artist after it ended, and spent time in Paris . In 1822, he joined the 80th Regiment of Foot , based in Malta and served there from 1823 to 1827. In 1825, he transferred to the 85th Regiment of Foot for a period of service in Spain before returning to the 80th Regiment, with which he later served in England. In 1837, Bunbury
675-607: The Auckland isthmus ; this means the vegetation of the area is less lush than some of the other suburbs of Auckland. Visible from Coyle Park is Meola Reef , which is situated to the east of the Point Chevalier peninsula and bordering the suburb of Westmere . Meola Reef is an outcrop of black basalt rock which extends some distance north into the Waitematā Harbour . This is the end of the lava flow emanating from Three Kings volcano several miles south of this area. Formerly
720-548: The 1860s. The name 'Point Chevalier' comes from Captain George Robert Chevalier (1825 - 1871), a musketry instructor serving in the 65th Regiment, stationed at this camp. The Point Chevalier area had a largely rural character up until the period between the two World Wars. Coyle Park and Point Chevalier Beach were popular destinations for family outings during the interwar period, particularly in summer. Tramlines ran down Point Chevalier Road to Coyle Park, near
765-652: The Point Chevalier Croquet and Bowling clubs. The main primary school in the suburb is Pt Chevalier Primary School, situated on Te Ra Road with a roll of 637 students. Primary aged children also attend St Francis Catholic School in Montrose St, which has a roll of 249. Both schools cater for year 1–6 students. The first school in the area was Gladstone School in Mount Albert , which opened as Point Chevalier School on 24 October 1887. The suburb
810-485: The SH16 motorway) to the tip of the peninsula in the north. Its postcode is 1022. The suburb is situated to the north of State Highway 16 and the campus of Unitec Institute of Technology and to the west of the suburb of Western Springs . It is largely sited on the triangular peninsula, which extends north into the harbour for 1800 metres. The soil is mostly clay without the overlay of volcanic material which covers much of
855-399: The area, but over the past several decades the suburb has seen growth into becoming a middle-class suburb, with several redevelopment projects either completed or underway. Like most of the suburbs surrounding, Point Chevalier is known for its Californian style bungalows. The suburb stretches from the town centre / shopping area of the same name on its southern edge (Great North Road, and near
900-572: The beach; during summer, special trams were laid on during summer to transport people from Grey Lynn, while buses brought others from Mount Albert and West Auckland suburbs. Following the Second World War, the combination of increased car ownership and the Auckland Harbour Bridge (1959) resulted in a complete reversal of this activity. The once crowded beach was deserted, and the various businesses that had prospered on
945-411: The cat-o-nine-tails when he felt none for his atrocious crimes." He also claimed that "if a man is too sick to work he is too sick to eat" and claimed that the queue at the hospital was halved. Although his punishments were harsh, he replaced hand hoeing with ploughs, rewarded good behaviour with improved jobs and gave older convicts lighter work. He earned the ire of the soldiers on the island by ordering
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#1732783678105990-478: The census, but also blamed operational complexity and flaws in management. Due to a decision to conduct the census primarily online, the census attracted only an 83% response rate, even lower than the 90% earlier reported, and well short of the 94% census percent target and a nine percent drop from the previous 2013 New Zealand census . On 13 August 2019 the report was released to the public and Liz MacPherson offered her resignation, taking ultimate responsibility for
1035-463: The destruction of huts built on the small gardens they kept for their own use and for trafficking with the convicts. The soldiers mutinied, a warship was sent to restore peace and Bunbury was recalled in July 1839. In 1840, after William Hobson , Lieutenant-Governor of New Zealand , suffered a stroke, Bunbury was sent by Gipps to New Zealand with instructions to take over as Lieutenant-Governor if Hobson
1080-502: The foreshore, creating a more usable beach area. The resanding has attracted larger numbers of summer visitors in the years since, making the northern part of Point Chevalier busy (and sometimes congested with vehicles) on fine weekends and holidays and at festival times. Up until the 1980s Point Chevalier's population was largely blue-collar or elderly, the latter particularly due to the Selwyn Village retirement community (one of
1125-587: The high rate of non-response in the census, the published results combine answers from census forms with data from the 2013 Census and from government administrative data. Reports from an External Data Quality Review Panel include quality ratings for each variable, taking the added data into account. Population counts for regions of New Zealand . All figures are for the census usually-resident population count. In 2018, 3,370,122 people (71.7%) were born in New Zealand, with 1,329,633 (28.3%) born overseas. Data
1170-580: The largest in New Zealand). Over the 1980s and 1990s the suburb became home to increasing numbers of young families and middle-class professionals. However, 2013 census data suggested that Point Chevalier experienced a strong decrease in its young adult population (ages 20–34) after 2001; analysts have ascribed this to the increasing cost of housing in the central-western suburbs of Auckland. Point Chevalier covers 2.75 km (1.06 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 9,030 as of June 2024, with
1215-614: The number of partially and fully completed responses. On 9 April, she reported that one in seven New Zealanders, 700,000 people, failed to complete the census. In July 2019 the independent inquiry returned its findings to the Government Statistician, the Minister of Statistics and the State Services Commissioner , reporting that too little attention had been paid to the non-digital aspects of
1260-412: The population, identify as being irreligious. Data is for the census usually-resident population count. The vast majority of New Zealanders, 95.4%, speak English; in second place is Māori, with 4.0% of the population being able to speak it. Data is for the census usually-resident population count. New Zealanders who declare Māori descent. 18.5% of New Zealanders have at least some Māori descent. Data
1305-422: The rank of lieutenant colonel and returned to England, marrying soon after his arrival in the country to Clara Matilda Harriott, daughter of W. H. Harriott. He wrote his memoirs which were published in 1861. He died early the following year. His widow died at North Lodge, Hampton Wick , on 24 January 1903. 2018 New Zealand census The 2018 New Zealand census , which took place on Tuesday 6 March 2018,
1350-445: The results, stating "I'm sorry, the buck stops with me." State Services Commissioner Peter Hughes agreed with her assessment, and asked MacPherson to remain in her role until Christmas of 2019, noting that "she is the best person to finish the remediation work". The 2018 census collected data on the following topics: Statistics New Zealand annually conducts population projections for New Zealand as
1395-443: The summer trade closed down or relocated. Whilst the tramlines were removed during the 1950s, the broadness of Point Chevalier Road - otherwise atypical for a fairly small suburb - and the paved-over roundabout terminus near Coyle Park both remain as evidence of their presence. Due to sand loss and degradation over the 20th century, Point Chevalier Beach was resanded in 2008 with 16,000 cubic metres of sand from Pakiri Beach pumped onto
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1440-438: The water. Towards the northern end of the peninsula there are many houses from the postwar period, and a number of larger architect-designed homes have recently appeared close to Point Chevalier Beach. There is a certain amount of light industry located in the area, especially close to Great North Road . Up until the mid-2000s car yards were a common land use along this road. There is a retirement community, Selwyn Village , on
1485-651: The western side, overlooking the Waitematā Harbour. This community is run by an Anglican church trust and includes self-contained houses and apartments, bed-sits, a hospital, and a chapel. The main shopping area at the intersection of Point Chevalier Road and Great North Road was developed during the interwar period; the most notable of the buildings here are: The local tennis club Point Chevalier Tennis Club supports social and inter-club tennis. The club welcomes casual players and new members. Juniors, seniors, families etc, with coaching and regular events. Point Chevalier
1530-565: Was 23.9, compared with 27.1% nationally. Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 54.3% had no religion, 33.7% were Christian , 0.4% had Māori religious beliefs , 1.5% were Hindu , 1.3% were Muslim , 1.1% were Buddhist and 2.3% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 2,643 (39.3%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 714 (10.6%) people had no formal qualifications. 2,097 people (31.2%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15
1575-470: Was a bird-loving (although unnamed) member of the Dignan family who got the honour of naming them. The houses of the area are predominantly 1920s California-style bungalows and 1930s and 1940s Art Deco houses, which gives the suburb an interesting interwar atmosphere. Rising property values have spurred gentrification and subdivision in recent years, particularly north of Meola Road and in locations near to
1620-472: Was also connected to sewerage and drainage, gas and water were available on the boundary and a school was nearby. Another factor was that it was not far from the "beautiful Point Chevalier beach." Several of the streets in the Liverpool Estate were named after New Zealand birds – Moa, Huia and Kiwi Roads and Tui Street - and according to the book Rangi-Mata-Rau: Pt Chevalier Centennial 1861-1961, it
1665-679: Was an officer in the British Army during the early Victorian period. He was commandant of the convict settlement at Norfolk Island for a period in 1839. He later served in New Zealand and British India. Born on 19 May 1791 in Gibraltar , the son of Benjamin Bunbury, an officer of the 32nd Regiment , Bunbury was later placed in a school at the village of Catterick, North Yorkshire upon his father's marriage to Ann Cowling, daughter of Henry Cowling of Richmond, North Yorkshire , in 1797. He
1710-619: Was blamed on a 'digital-first' policy for the census. An independent review was initiated by the Government Statistician in October 2019, and in November Statistics NZ announced that release of census data would be pushed back to at least April 2019 due to "the complex nature of the task". In early April 2019, the Government Statistician, Liz MacPherson was facing possible charges of contempt of parliament. She had twice refused, on 13 February and in early April, to disclose
1755-615: Was incapacitated, but he had recovered. Bunbury took the Treaty of Waitangi to the South Island on HMS Herald and took possession of the island. He was made a magistrate in 1841 and acted as Deputy Governor in January 1844. The Surveyor General, Felton Mathew , when surveying and planning Auckland in 1841, named the tip of a peninsula to the west of the town after him, Point Bunbury, later renamed Point Chevalier . Later in 1844 he
1800-463: Was later educated at Staindrop , County Durham , until his father moved to Hyde End and Cope Hall, near Newbury, Berkshire , then to tuition under the Rev. J Meredith at Walsh Common. Later he was sent on to Bicheno's Newbury seminary, where in 1807 he learned that an ensigncy in the 90th Regiment of Foot (Perthshire Volunteers) had been conferred upon him from 12 March that year. Following an incident at
1845-571: Was marketed as a "last opportunity" to acquire main road frontage close to the city. It was only a fifteen-minute walk to the Arch Hill terminus and a significant selling point was that a motorbus passed by. The Point Chevalier Motor Bus Company ran from 1915-1920 and was owned by prominent locals, including a member of the Dignan family. Following the First World War with the rising price of oil, it went into voluntary liquidation. Estate land
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1890-537: Was sent to Australia and in due course the Governor of New South Wales, George Gipps , ordered him take command of the garrison and convict settlement at Norfolk Island . He was commandant at Norfolk Island from April to July 1839. As commandant, he was confident in his ability to manage the hardened convicts under his command. He wrote that he could not understand why "a villain who has been guilty of every enormity, should feel shame at having his back scratched with
1935-790: Was sent to India. While in transit to Calcutta, his ship was wrecked on the Andaman Islands . For his leadership of the 600 odd survivors until they were rescued, he was appointed a Companion of the Order of the Bath . He later served in the First Anglo-Sikh War and was present at most of the major battles of the campaign in India— Mudki , Ferozeshah , Sobraon . Bunbury retired from the British Army on 31 December 1849 with
1980-581: Was that 3,462 (51.5%) people were employed full-time, 1,014 (15.1%) were part-time, and 189 (2.8%) were unemployed. The Liverpool Estate is a piece of land bordered at one end by Great North and Point Chevalier Roads. Besides housing, it now contains a supermarket, assorted shops and the Point Chevalier Community Library. The estate was created in 1913 by a group known as the Liverpool Estate Syndicate and
2025-555: Was the thirty-fourth national census in New Zealand . The population of New Zealand was counted as 4,699,755 – an increase of 457,707 (10.79%) over the 2013 census . Results from the 2018 census were released to the public on 23 September 2019, from the Statistics New Zealand website. The most recent New Zealand census was held in March 2023. The Census Act 1877 required censuses to be held every fifth year and
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