63-663: Papatowai is a small settlement in the Catlins ward of the Clutha District of the southeastern South Island of New Zealand . The settlement is situated half-way between the cities of Dunedin and Invercargill , on the Pacific coast close to the mouth of the Tahakopa River . There is a permanent population of around 40 people but with most of the houses in the town being holiday homes (locally known as "cribs")
126-678: A cool maritime temperate climate, somewhat cooler than other parts of the South Island, and strongly modified by the effect of the Pacific Ocean. Winds can reach considerable strength, especially on the exposed coast; most of the South Island's storms develop to the south or southwest of the island, and thus the Catlins catches the brunt of many of these weather patterns. The Catlins—and especially its central and southern areas—experiences considerably higher precipitation than most of
189-410: A decline in the 1890s, the logging of native timber expanded into new areas made accessible by an extension of the railway, before petering out in the mid-20th century. A series of bushfires destroyed several mills in 1935. The cleared land was used primarily for pastoral sheep and dairy farming , which continues to be a mainstay of the Catlins' economy. Much of the remaining forest is now protected by
252-461: A high incidence of feldspar . Fossils of the late and middle Triassic Warepan and Kaihikuan stages are found in the area. Curio Bay features the petrified remains of a forest 160 million years old. This represents a remnant of the subtropical woodland that once covered the region, only to become submerged by the sea. The fossilised remnants of trees closely related to modern kauri and Norfolk pine can be seen here. The Catlins are partly in
315-857: A larger system known as the Southland Syncline , a fold system which links to similar formations in Tasman District (offset by the Alpine Fault ), the North Island and even New Caledonia , 3,500 km (2,200 mi) away. The north-eastern boundary of this geologic region is marked by the Murihiku escarpment, which runs along the southern edge of the dormant Hillfoot fault line. The Catlins ranges are strike ridges composed of Triassic and Jurassic sandstones , mudstones and other related sedimentary rocks, often with
378-528: A poetic name for Dumbarton ). James McNeil from Bonhill , Dumbartonshire , Scotland, who is regarded as the town's founding father, arrived in 1853, via Port Chalmers in 1849. His farm was on the site of the present town, where he and the Provincial Government established a ferry service across the Clutha in 1857; as a result the town was initially called Clutha Ferry. The Māori name for
441-797: A population density of 1.7 people per km . Wyndham-Catlins had a population of 2,196 at the 2018 New Zealand census , an increase of 18 people (0.8%) since the 2013 census , and an increase of 66 people (3.1%) since the 2006 census . There were 834 households, comprising 1,164 males and 1,032 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.13 males per female. The median age was 41.0 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 462 people (21.0%) aged under 15 years, 375 (17.1%) aged 15 to 29, 1,044 (47.5%) aged 30 to 64, and 315 (14.3%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 92.5% European/ Pākehā , 12.2% Māori , 1.6% Pasifika , 1.9% Asian , and 1.2% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. Balclutha, New Zealand Balclutha ( Māori : Iwikatea )
504-449: A sex ratio of 1.09 males per female. The median age was 50.1 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 213 people (16.3%) aged under 15 years, 147 (11.3%) aged 15 to 29, 675 (51.7%) aged 30 to 64, and 270 (20.7%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 94.9% European/ Pākehā , 8.7% Māori , 0.7% Pasifika , 1.1% Asian , and 1.4% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. The percentage of people born overseas
567-433: Is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students, with a roll of 218 as of August 2024. Rosebank School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students, with a roll of 228. St Joseph's School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students, with a roll of 68. Clutha Valley Primary is an educational primary school for year 1 to 8 students. South Otago High School
630-817: Is a town in South Otago , lying towards the end of the Clutha River , on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand. It is about halfway between Dunedin and Gore on the Main South Line railway, State Highway 1 and the Southern Scenic Route . Balclutha has a population of 4,430 (as of June 2024), and is the largest town in South Otago . The Clutha District Council is based in Balclutha. The major service centre for
693-532: Is about 1,300 mm (51 in), with little variation from year to year. Fine days can be sunny and warm, and daily maxima may exceed 30 °C (86 °F) in mid-summer (January/February). A more usual daily maximum in summer would be 18–20 °C (64–68 °F). Snow is rare except on the peaks even in the coldest part of winter, though frost is quite common during the months of June to September. Typical daily maximum temperatures in winter are 10–13 °C (50–55 °F). The first people known to live in
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#1732794394495756-462: Is also known for its big wave surfing . 46°36′S 169°28′E / 46.600°S 169.467°E / -46.600; 169.467 This Otago geography article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Catlins The Catlins (sometimes referred to as The Catlins Coast ) comprise an area in the southeastern corner of the South Island of New Zealand. The area lies between Balclutha and Invercargill , straddling
819-494: Is possible to see middens left by early Māori inhabitants of the area. In the past, the bones of moa have also been found here. In addition to its outstanding unspoilt nature beauty, Papatowai is renowned for the quirky Lost Gypsy Gallery The Papatowai Challenge, a 15.5 km bush and beach run and walk, has been held annually since 1998, usually on the first weekend in March. It attracts 300 – 400 people each year. Papatowai
882-539: The 2013 census , and a decrease of 27 people (−0.7%) since the 2006 census . There were 1,725 households, comprising 2,013 males and 2,100 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.96 males per female, with 678 people (16.5%) aged under 15 years, 741 (18.0%) aged 15 to 29, 1,734 (42.2%) aged 30 to 64, and 960 (23.4%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 86.7% European/ Pākehā , 11.5% Māori , 3.4% Pasifika , 5.0% Asian , and 1.3% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. The percentage of people born overseas
945-508: The Cathedral Caves , which visitors can reach at low tide. Much of the coastline consists of high cliffs, up to 200 m (660 ft) in height, and the land rises sharply from the coast at most points. For this reason, many of the area's rivers cascade over waterfalls as they approach the ocean (notably the iconic Purakaunui Falls on the short Purakaunui River). The South Island's southernmost point, Slope Point , projects near
1008-544: The Clutha River in the northeast and the Mataura River in the west, mark its coastal limits. To the north and northwest, the rough bush -clad hills give way to rolling pastoral countryside drained and softened by the actions of tributaries of these two rivers such as the Pomahaka River . The rugged, scenic coastline of the Catlins features sandy beaches, blowholes , a petrified forest at Curio Bay , and
1071-721: The Department of Conservation as part of the Catlins Conservation Park . Medical pioneer Dr Truby King established a farm at Tahakopa and a Catlins timber mill from the 1890s to the 1920s, and gave some of his mental patients vocational training there. From the time of the Great Depression until the formation of the New Zealand Rabbit Board in 1954, rabbits became a major pest in the area, and rabbiters were employed to keep
1134-566: The New Zealand Geographic Board ran roughly north from Slope Point, then inland around the Catlins Ranges and east to Nugget Point. Tourist organisations objected, asking that the boundary be moved further west to include Fortrose . Several parallel ranges of hills dominate the interior of the Catlins, separated by the valleys of the Ōwaka , Catlins and Tahakopa Rivers , which all drain southeastwards into
1197-404: The Southern Scenic Route ), or in numerous tiny coastal settlements, most of which have only a few dozen inhabitants. The largest town in the Catlins, Owaka , had a population of 309 in the 2018 census. It is located 35 km (22 mi) southwest of Balclutha. The only other settlements of any great size are Kaka Point (population 231), Waikawa, Tokanui , and Fortrose, which lies at
1260-484: The spider orchid and perching Easter orchid , and many different native ferns . Settlers cleared much of the Catlins' coastal vegetation for farmland, but in some areas the original coastal plant life survives, primarily around cliff edges and some of the bays close to the Tautuku Peninsula, these being furthest from the landward edges of the forest. Plant life here includes many native species adapted to
1323-408: The tūī , pīwakawaka , and kererū . One of New Zealand's only two native species of non-marine mammal, the long-tailed bat , lives in small numbers within the forests, and several species of lizard are also found locally, including the southern forest gecko . Many species of fish, shellfish, and crustaceans frequent both the local rivers and sea, notably crayfish and pāua . Nugget Point in
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#17327943944951386-402: The Catlins coast notoriously dangerous, and many shipwrecks have occurred on the headlands that jut into the Pacific Ocean here. Two lighthouses stand at opposite ends of the Catlins to help prevent further mishaps. The Nugget Point Lighthouse stands 76 m (249 ft) above the water at the end of Nugget Point , casting its light across a series of eroded stacks (the "nuggets" which give
1449-610: The Catlins dates back to over 150 million years ago, when the bedrock of the New Zealand continent was being assembled by thick sediments and volcanic arcs accreting onto the edge of the Gondwana supercontinent in a series of long thin terranes . The parallel hill ranges of the Catlins form part of the Murihiku terrane, which extends inland through the Hokonui Hills as far west as Mossburn . This itself forms part of
1512-539: The Catlins features in many poems by celebrated poet Hone Tuwhare . Born in Northland , Tuwhare lived in Kaka Point from 1992 until his death in 2008, and became one of the area's best-known inhabitants. His family plan to establish a writers' retreat at his crib there. The film Two Little Boys , starring comedians Bret McKenzie and Hamish Blake , was filmed in the Catlins early in 2011. The Catlins has
1575-507: The Catlins within the Otago region, covers 1,072.98 km (414.28 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 1,430 as of June 2024, with a population density of 1.3 people per km . Catlins had a population of 1,305 at the 2018 New Zealand census , an increase of 51 people (4.1%) since the 2013 census , and a decrease of 27 people (−2.0%) since the 2006 census . There were 579 households, comprising 681 males and 624 females, giving
1638-471: The Catlins, Māori of the Kāti Māmoe , Waitaha , and Kāi Tahu iwi (tribes), merged via marriage and conquest into the iwi now known as Kāi Tahu. Archaeological evidence of human presence dates back to approximately 1350 AD. The area's inhabitants were semi-nomadic, travelling from Stewart Island / Rakiura in the south and inland to Central Otago . They generally dwelt near river mouths for easy access to
1701-536: The Catlins, but there were many hunting camps, notably at Papatowai, near the mouth of the Tahakopa River. Europeans first sighted the area in 1770 when the crew of James Cook 's Endeavour sailed along the coast. Cook named a bay in the Catlins area Molineux's Harbour after his ship's master Robert Molineux. Although this was almost certainly the mouth of the Waikawa River , later visitors applied
1764-480: The Catlins, many of them in the settlement of Owaka . This is linked to population centres to the north and southwest via the area's only major road, part of the Southern Scenic Route . Owaka contains the area's main school, the Catlins Area School , catering for students from year 1 to year 13. There are three other small primary schools throughout the Catlins district. Owaka also has a medical centre,
1827-461: The Clutha to the north and silted up the port, after which the town gradually dwindled. Sealers and whalers founded the first European settlements in the early years of the 19th century, at which time the hunting of marine mammals dominated European economic activity in New Zealand. A whaling station was established on the Tautuku Peninsula in 1839, with smaller stations at Waikawa and close to
1890-484: The Otago region and partly in Southland, and consequently are covered in two statistical areas. They cover 2,454.81 km (947.81 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 3,760 as of June 2024, with a population density of 1.5 people per km . Almost all of the Catlins' population lies either close to the route of the former state highway running from Balclutha to Invercargill (which now forms part of
1953-767: The Pacific Ocean. The most notable of these ranges is the Maclennan Range. Between them, these hills are often simply referred to as the Catlins Ranges . Their northwestern slopes are drained by several tributaries of the Clutha and Mataura Rivers, most notably the Mokoreta River , which flows mainly westwards, reaching the Mataura close to the town of Wyndham . The highest point in the Catlins, Mount Pye (720 m or 2,360 ft) stands 25 km (16 mi) north-northeast of Waikawa and close to
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2016-503: The South Island's east coast; heavy rain occurs infrequently, but drizzle is common and the region averages around 150 days of rain per year. Rain days are spread fairly evenly throughout the year; there is no particularly rainy season in the northern Catlins, and only a slight tendency towards more autumn rain in the southwest. The average annual rainfall recorded at the Tautuku Outdoor Education Centre
2079-409: The area enjoys a maritime temperate climate. Its exposed location leads to its frequently wild weather and heavy ocean swells, which are an attraction to big-wave surfers , and have also caused numerous shipwrecks. People have lived in the area since around 1350 AD. Prior to European settlement, the region was sparsely inhabited by nomadic groups of Māori , most of whom lived close to river mouths. In
2142-446: The area is Iwikatea , literally "Bleached bones" (a local Māori tribal battle in 1750 left the decomposing bodies of the defeated, their bones whitened in the sun). Balclutha covers 7.55 km (2.92 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 4,430 as of June 2024, with a population density of 587 people per km . Balclutha had a population of 4,110 at the 2018 New Zealand census , an increase of 123 people (3.1%) since
2205-409: The best food resources. In legend, the Catlins forests further inland were inhabited by Maeroero (wild giants). The Catlins may have offered one of the last places where the giant flightless bird, the moa , could be hunted, and the timber of the forest proved ideal for canoe construction (the name of the settlement Owaka means "Place of the canoe"). No formal Māori pā (villages) were located in
2268-518: The boundary between the Otago and Southland regions. It includes the South Island's southernmost point, Slope Point . A rugged, sparsely populated area, the Catlins features a scenic coastal landscape and dense temperate rainforest , both of which harbour many endangered species of birds, most notably the rare yellow-eyed penguin . The coast attracts numerous marine mammals, among them New Zealand fur seals and Hooker's sea lions . In general terms
2331-411: The bridge and Rosebank on the hill to the south. There are several natural features in and near Balclutha. Nearby at Benhar / Kaitangata is Lake Tuakitoto , and Matai Falls, a natural waterfall and scenic feature is in the Catlins . The yellow-eyed penguin comes ashore for breeding in the Balclutha area at the edge of the Catlins, and The Nuggets are located at nearby Kaka Point . Balclutha School
2394-445: The coast, notably the rare yellow-eyed penguin ( hoiho ), as do other seabirds including mollymawks and Australasian gannets , and the estuaries of the rivers are home to herons , stilts , godwits and oystercatchers . Bitterns and the threatened fernbird ( mātātā ) can also occasionally be seen along the reedy riverbanks. In the forests, endangered birds such as the mōhua and kākāriki occur, as do other birds such as
2457-656: The coastline during winter. The Catlins features dense temperate rainforest , dominated by podocarps . This is the largest area of native forest remaining on the South Island's east coast, with over 500 square kilometres (190 sq mi) of forest and neighbouring subalpine areas being protected in Catlins Conservation Park. The forest is thick with trees such as rimu ( Dacrydium cupressinum ), tōtara ( Podocarpus totara ), silver beech ( Nothofagus ), mataī ( Prumnopitys taxifolia ) and kahikatea ( Dacrycarpus dacrydioides ). Of particular note are
2520-624: The creatures under control. The trapping of rabbits and auctioning of their skins in Dunedin became a minor but important part of the Catlins area's economy during this time. The area's population has declined from a peak of around 2,700 in 1926 to its current level of around 1,200. This decline has halted in recent decades, with 2008 figures being very similar to those of 1986. The Catlins coast often hosts New Zealand fur seals and Hooker's sea lions , and occasionally southern elephant seals can be seen. Several species of penguin also nest along
2583-428: The early days of European settlement the area was frequented by whalers and sealers, and saw milling became a major local industry from the mid-19th century until the 1930s. Tourism has become of growing importance in the Catlins economy, which otherwise relies heavily on dairy farming and fishing. The region's population has fallen to less than half its peak in the early 20th century. Some 1,200 people now live in
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2646-534: The fertile farming region around the lower reaches of the Clutha River, it is also the nearest large town to the Catlins , a scenic region of native forest, wildlife, and rugged coastline. Known locally as "Clutha", Balclutha's name – and that of the river on which it stands – reflects the Scottish origin of the town's settlement. The name comes from Scottish Gaelic Baile Chluaidh (literally "Clyde Town",
2709-647: The mouth of the Catlins River before its 271 immigrants abandoned ship. A beach at the mouth of the Catlins River is named Surat Bay in commemoration of this wreck. The schooner Wallace and steamer Otago were also both wrecked at or near Chasland's Mistake, in 1866 and 1876 respectively, and a 4534-ton steamer, the Manuka , ran aground at Long Point north of Tautuku in 1929. In all there were eight shipwrecks of note between 1839 and 1892. After
2772-480: The mouth of the Clutha River. The Catlins take their name from the Catlins River, itself named for whaling captain Edward Cattlin (sometimes spelt Catlin). He purchased an extensive block of land along Catlins River on 15 February 1840 from Kāi Tahu chief Hone Tūhawaiki (also known as "Bloody Jack") for muskets and £30 (roughly NZ$ 3000 in 2005 dollars). New Zealand's land commissioners declined to endorse
2835-475: The name to a bay to the northeast, close to the mouth of the Clutha River , which itself was for many years known as the Molyneux River. The town of Port Molyneux , located on this bay, was a busy harbour during the 19th century. Its location at the mouth of the Clutha made it a good site for trade both from the interior and for coastal and ocean-going shipping. A major flood in 1878 shifted the mouth of
2898-638: The nearest hospital being in Balclutha . The Catlins is governed at local level as part of the Clutha and Southland Districts and is represented at national level as part of the Clutha-Southland electorate. The Catlins area covers some 1,900 km (730 sq mi) and forms a rough triangular shape, extending up to 40 km (25 mi) inland and along a stretch of coast 100 km (60 mi) in extent. The mouths of two large rivers,
2961-569: The northern Catlins hosts a particularly rich variety of marine wildlife. The establishment of a marine reserve off the coast here, discussed in 1992, 2004 and 2015, has been controversial. Hector's dolphins can often be seen close to the Catlins coast, especially at Porpoise Bay near Waikawa, which is protected as part of the Catlins Coast Marine Mammal Sanctuary, established in 2008. Migratory southern right whales and humpback whales can be spotted along
3024-655: The point its name). It was built in 1869–70. The Waipapa Point light , which stands only 21 m (69 ft) above sea level, was the last wooden lighthouse to be built in New Zealand, and was constructed in 1884 in response to the tragic 1881 wreck of the Tararua . Both of these lighthouses are now fully automated. O then, drama abounds for sure, and the window to the sea-ward side of my crib begins rattle-screeching an order for me to 'Come out! Come out, Sloth! And witness this!' 'Uh huh', I say. — Hone Tuwhare , Here's looking at You, Sea Due to its position at
3087-435: The population rises dramatically during the holiday seasons, particularly around New Year's Day and Easter. The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of " tōwai tree flat" for Papatōwai . Papatowai is surrounded by native podocarp forest and there are numerous walks in the area to waterfalls, and sand beaches in addition to bushwalks. There is also a walk to an archaeological site where it
3150-526: The purchase, however, and the Māori received much of the land back after long negotiations ending more than a decade after Cattlin's death. During the mid-19th century the area developed into a major saw-milling region, supplying the newly developing town of Dunedin with timber shipped from the ports of Waikawa and Fortrose. A 70 m (230 ft)-long jetty was built at Fortrose in 1875, although this has long since disappeared. Several shipwrecks occurred along
3213-615: The river some 800 metres downstream, near the junction where the Clutha River divides into the southern branch, known as the Kaoru (pied shag), and the northern the Matau (derived from Mata Au, the Maori name for the Clutha). Most of Balclutha township lies on 'the flat' land which lies within a wide loop in the river to the south of the road bridge, but North Balclutha is on the hill to the north of
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#17327943944953276-610: The source of the Mokoreta River, and marks part of the Otago-Southland border. Other prominent peaks above 600 m (2,000 ft) include Mount Rosebery, Catlins Cone, Mount Tautuku, and Ajax Hill. The Catlins has several small lakes, notably scenic Lake Wilkie close to the Tautuku Peninsula . Catlins Lake, near Owaka, actually consists of the tidal estuary of the Catlins River. Shipping has found
3339-627: The south of the town it splits into two distributaries , the Matau and the Koau , the latter of which skirts the southern edge of the town. The most prominent structure in the town is the concrete Balclutha Road Bridge across the Clutha, which was built in 1935. The original 1868 wooden bridge was washed away on 14 October 1878 . Rebuilt in 1881, it was later considered unsuitable for motor vehicles. The South Island Main Trunk Railway crosses
3402-623: The southern tip of New Zealand, the Catlins coastline lies exposed to some of the country's largest ocean swells , often over 5 m (16 ft). The region has enjoyed a growing reputation for big wave surfing , with regular competitions, award-winning rides, and coverage on the Discovery Channel gathering publicity for the sport. The Department of Conservation proposed protecting the Papatowai surf break in 2008, citing its national significance for surfing. The landscape of
3465-500: The southwestern corner of the Catlins. To the west of this lies Waipapa Point , often considered the boundary of the Catlins region, beyond which lies the swampy land around the mouth of the Mataura River at the eastern end of Toetoes Bay . But various people place the western boundary of the Catlins region in different places, and some more stringent definitions exclude even Slope Point. A proposed boundary circulated in 2009 by
3528-480: The strong salt-laden winds found in this exposed region. The Catlins coastal daisy ( Celmisia lindsayii ) is unique to the region, and is related to New Zealand's mountain daisies. Tussocks , hebes , and flaxes are common, as are native gentians , though the endangered native sedge pingao can now rarely be found. In years when the southern rātā flowers well, the coastal forest canopy turns bright red. The rātā also thrives in some inland areas. The geology of
3591-569: The treacherous coastline during this period. Most notably, one of New Zealand's worst shipping disasters occurred here: the wreck of the passenger-steamer Tararua , en route from Bluff to Port Chalmers , which foundered off Waipapa Point on 29 April 1881 with the loss of all but 20 of the 151 people aboard. Another noted shipwreck, that of the Surat , occurred on New Year's Day in 1874. This ship, holed on rocks near Chasland's Mistake eight kilometres southeast of Tautuku Peninsula, limped as far as
3654-466: The virgin rimu and tōtara forest remaining in those areas which were too rugged or steep to have been milled by early settlers, and an extensive area of silver beech forest close to the Takahopa River. This is New Zealand's most southerly expanse of beech forest. Many native species of forest plant can be found in the undergrowth of the Catlins forest, including young lancewoods , orchids such as
3717-586: The western edge of the Catlins on the estuary of the Mataura River . Most of the area's other settlements are either little more than farming communities (such as Romahapa , Maclennan , and Glenomaru ) or seasonally populated holiday communities with few permanent residents (such as Papatowai or Pounawea ). An outdoor education centre, run by the Otago Youth Adventure Trust is located at Tautuku, almost exactly halfway between Owaka and Waikawa. The Catlins statistical area, which includes
3780-461: Was $ 30,000, compared with $ 31,800 nationally. 129 people (11.8%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 579 (53.0%) people were employed full-time, 186 (17.0%) were part-time, and 21 (1.9%) were unemployed. Wyndham-Catlins, which includes the Catlins within the Southland region, covers 1,381.83 km (533.53 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 2,330 as of June 2024, with
3843-430: Was 10.6, compared with 27.1% nationally. Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 57.0% had no religion, 31.5% were Christian , 0.2% had Māori religious beliefs , 0.5% were Buddhist and 1.6% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 144 (13.2%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 291 (26.6%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income
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#17327943944953906-562: Was 12.6, compared with 27.1% nationally. Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 52.1% had no religion, 36.3% were Christian , 0.3% had Māori religious beliefs , 0.7% were Hindu , 1.1% were Muslim , 0.6% were Buddhist and 1.3% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 339 (9.9%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 1,047 (30.5%) people had no formal qualifications. 354 people (10.3%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15
3969-465: Was that 1,710 (49.8%) people were employed full-time, 447 (13.0%) were part-time, and 96 (2.8%) were unemployed. The Clutha River flows through the town. It is the largest river in New Zealand by volume of water, and the country's second longest after the Waikato . It provides the town with various recreational facilities, including fishing (brown trout), water skiing and power boating. Immediately to
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