31-468: Waiohau or Waiōhau is a rural valley in the Whakatāne District and Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand's North Island , north of Murupara and south of Lake Matahina . The Waiōhau Marae, located on the eastern boundary of Te Urewera National Park , is a traditional meeting ground for the hapū of Ngāti Haka and Patuheuheu , of the iwi of Tūhoe . It connects ancestrally to Te Urewera ,
62-464: 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
93-440: 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
124-565: A later date. The first education in Waiohau was provided by Presbyterian missionaries. A school opened in Waiohau in May 1918. A memorial was installed at the school after World War II , honouring the 28th Māori Battalion soldier Paora Rua, who was killed in Crete on 23 May 1941. It features a painted wooden carving of a soldier, a concrete obelisk, a carved flag pole and two marble plaques. One
155-439: A separate entity from Whakatane County. The town became Whakatane Borough in 1917. Kawerau Town and Murupara Town District split in 1954 and 1955, and both became boroughs in 1962. In 1976, Whakatane County, Whakatane Borough and Whakatane Harbour Board amalgamated to form Whakatane District. This expanded in 1989 by amalgamating with Murupara Borough, and taking parts of Opotiki and Taupo districts. Whakatāne District consists of
186-513: Is a territorial authority district on the North Island of New Zealand. The Whakatāne District Council is headquartered in the largest town, Whakatāne . The district falls within the Bay of Plenty Region . Victor Luca has been the mayor of Whakatāne since the 2022 local elections . The district has an area of 4465 square kilometres, of which 4450 square kilometres are land. The population
217-477: Is inscribed with the words: "In memory of Paora Rua, killed in action, Crete, May 23rd 1941, aged 28." The other reads: "By this memorial remember and honour Paora Rua, who died for his country." As of 1956, the community consisted of about 200 members of Patuheuheu , living peacefully with a small number of Pākehā . It had four churches, including large Ringatū and Presbyterian churches. Many arts and crafts were still being passed on between generations, including
248-587: 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
279-520: The maunga (mountain) of Hikurangi and the awa (river) of Rangitaiki . The wharenui (meeting house), Tama ki Hikurangi, was built between 1870 and 1909. A new wharekai (dining hall) opened at the marae in March 2015. Jacinda Ardern was originally expected to open the building, but was unable due to other commitments. Fellow Labour MPs Peeni Henare , Tāmati Coffey and Kiritapu Allan attended in her place, and Ardern committed to visit at
310-732: The 2013 census . There were 18,210 males, 18,852 females and 84 people of other genders in 13,185 dwellings. 1.8% of people identified as LGBTIQ+ . The median age was 40.2 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 7,776 people (20.9%) aged under 15 years, 6,324 (17.0%) aged 15 to 29, 15,837 (42.6%) aged 30 to 64, and 7,218 (19.4%) aged 65 or older. People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 62.3% European ( Pākehā ); 48.6% Māori ; 3.9% Pasifika ; 4.3% Asian ; 0.5% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 2.1% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English
341-525: 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
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#1732772713195372-647: 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
403-612: 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
434-1066: 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
465-417: 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
496-635: 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
527-421: The census question. Of those at least 15 years old, 3,861 (13.1%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 16,800 (57.2%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 7,572 (25.8%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $ 35,600, compared with $ 41,500 nationally. 2,463 people (8.4%) earned over $ 100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15
558-621: 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
589-440: The following towns, localities, settlements and communities: Whakatāne District covers 4,449.71 km (1,718.04 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 38,400 as of June 2024, with a population density of 8.6 people per km . Whakatāne District had a population of 37,149 in the 2023 New Zealand census , an increase of 1,449 people (4.1%) since the 2018 census , and an increase of 4,458 people (13.6%) since
620-651: The issues faced with the 2018 census, including supporting Māori to complete 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
651-480: 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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#1732772713195682-505: 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
713-567: 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
744-451: 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
775-637: The skills of whakairo . A bronze plaque was added to school's war memorial during its jubilee celebrations in April 1968, acknowledging the original gift of land for the school. Ngāti Manawa restricted access to the valley during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic . Te Kura Maori-a-Rohe o Waiohau is a co-educational state Māori language immersion area school, with a roll of 88 as of August 2024. 38°13′33″S 176°50′25″E / 38.225894°S 176.840346°E / -38.225894; 176.840346 Whakat%C4%81ne District Whakatāne District
806-527: 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,
837-557: Was 38,400 as of June 2024. A Whakatane County Council was established in 1876, and covered a wider area than the present district, including Ōpōtiki . Whakatane Road Board was established at the same time. The county was split into Whakatane and Opotiki counties in 1900, and the Road Board was made part of Whakatane County. In 1913, the Whakatane Harbour Board was established, and in 1914, Whakatane Town became
868-471: 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
899-502: 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
930-542: Was spoken by 96.2%, Māori language by 17.5%, Samoan by 0.2% and other languages by 5.5%. No language could be spoken by 2.2% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.5%. The percentage of people born overseas was 12.8, compared with 28.8% nationally. Religious affiliations were 29.3% Christian , 0.4% Hindu , 0.2% Islam , 9.1% Māori religious beliefs , 0.4% Buddhist , 0.4% New Age , and 1.2% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 52.2%, and 7.5% of people did not answer
961-489: Was that 13,185 (44.9%) people were employed full-time, 4,275 (14.6%) were part-time, and 1,365 (4.6%) were unemployed. Whakatāne has a friendship agreement with Shibukawa, Gunma , Japan. 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