32-655: Waimana is a rural valley in the Whakatāne District and Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand's North Island . It is located in the northern Te Urewera . Waimana River , originally known as Tauranga River, runs through the valley, joining the Ohinemataroa River one kilometre south-west of Tāneatua . The Waimana settlement is based around a wide, straight main road, dating back to its heyday before motor vehicles were introduced and goods roads were opened to other towns. The Waimana-Nukuhou North Memorial Hall
64-429: Is an increase of 153,978 people (21.8%) since the 2018 census , and an increase of 389,868 people (82.7%) since the 2013 census . Some of the increase between the 2013 and 2018 census was due to Statistics New Zealand starting to add ethnicity data from other sources (previous censuses, administrative data, and imputation) to the census data to reduce the number of non-responses. The median age of Asian New Zealanders
96-513: Is located north-east of the settlement, with a roll of 64. It also opened in 1908. Whakat%C4%81ne District Whakatāne District 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
128-833: Is part of the Waingarara-Waimana statistical area. The SA1 area had a population of 195 at the 2018 New Zealand census , a decrease of 6 people (−3.0%) since the 2013 census , and an increase of 24 people (14.0%) since the 2006 census . There were 57 households, comprising 87 males and 111 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.78 males per female. The median age was 24.8 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 69 people (35.4%) aged under 15 years, 39 (20.0%) aged 15 to 29, 78 (40.0%) aged 30 to 64, and 9 (4.6%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 33.8% European/ Pākehā , 80.0% Māori , 3.1% Pacific peoples , 1.5% Asian , and 1.5% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. Although some people chose not to answer
160-515: Is that participants living in rural areas are significantly more likely to experience racism than participants living in urban areas. However, there are numerous reports of "racial outbursts" and "microaggressions" reported by several New Zealand news outlets. In response to the rise in racism against Asians, the New Zealand government has commissioned reports to combat racism. According to The New Zealand Herald , "Labour MP Raymond Huo said
192-598: The rohe (tribal area) of the Tuhoe people. It has several marae : In October 2020, the Government committed $ 508,757 from the Provincial Growth Fund to upgrade Tataiāhape Marae, Piripari Marae, Matahi Marae and Tanatana Marae. It also committed $ 622,833 to upgrade Raroa Marae and two other marae. Waimana is in an SA1 statistical area which covers 6.95 km (2.68 sq mi). The SA1 area
224-612: The 2013 census , and an increase of 165 people (7.5%) since the 2006 census . There were 651 households, comprising 1,185 males and 1,179 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.01 males per female. The median age was 30.8 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 711 people (30.1%) aged under 15 years, 450 (19.1%) aged 15 to 29, 951 (40.3%) aged 30 to 64, and 252 (10.7%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 36.6% European/ Pākehā , 75.2% Māori , 4.7% Pacific peoples , 0.8% Asian , and 0.9% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. The percentage of people born overseas
256-732: 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
288-424: The 2022 local elections . The district has an area of 4465 square kilometres, of which 4450 square kilometres are land. The population 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
320-505: The 2023 census , 861,573 New Zealanders identifying as being part of the Asian ethnic group, making up 17.3% of New Zealand's population. The first Asians in New Zealand were Chinese workers who migrated to New Zealand to work in the gold mines in the 1860s. The modern period of Asian immigration began in the 1970s when New Zealand relaxed its restrictive policies to attract migrants from Asia. Under Statistics New Zealand classification,
352-672: The 2006 census. Of those born in New Zealand, 64.6% were under the age of 15. The majority of Asian New Zealanders live in the Auckland Region . As of the 2023 census, 60.1% (518,178) of Asian New Zealanders lived in the Auckland region, 25.3% (218,586) lived in the North Island outside the Auckland region, and 14.5% (124,800) lived in the South Island. Two of Auckland's local boards have a majority Asian population: Howick (52.4%) and Puketāpapa (50.4%). Hamilton City had
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#1732801889030384-636: The New Zealand population (2013). The political party New Zealand First has frequently criticised immigration on economic, social and cultural grounds. New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has on several occasions characterised the rate of Asian immigration into New Zealand as too high; in 2004, he stated: "We are being dragged into the status of an Asian colony and it is time that New Zealanders were placed first in their own country." On 26 April 2005, he said: " Māori will be disturbed to know that in 17 years' time they will be outnumbered by Asians in New Zealand", an estimate disputed by Statistics New Zealand,
416-713: The Road Board was made part of Whakatane County. In 1913, the Whakatane Harbour Board was established, and in 1914, Whakatane Town became 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
448-421: 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
480-450: The census's question about religious affiliation, 40.0% had no religion, 24.6% were Christian , and 18.5% had Māori religious beliefs . Of those at least 15 years old, 12 (9.5%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 24 (19.0%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $ 24,500, compared with $ 31,800 nationally. 9 people (7.1%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15
512-406: The coronavirus had become the number one issue among the local Chinese community both for efforts to ensure safety of family members and for the incidents of racial abuse it was bringing." In response to the 2021 Atlanta spa shootings , hundreds of people marched in Auckland protesting against Asian hate and racism on 27 March 2021. During the rally, Labour MP Naisi Chen said "Racism has been part of
544-833: The detriment of integration and that will lead to division, friction and resentment." Asians, specifically Chinese New Zealanders and others of East Asian origin, reported several instances of discrimination during and after the COVID-19 pandemic . In a study of 1,452 participants who identified as from Asian descent published in the New Zealand Medical Journal, 40.3% reported experiences with racism. The most common forms of racism were microaggressions and verbal attacks occurring predominantly in public places, social media, mainstream media and schools. A significant number of participants, nearly 50%, of high school and tertiary students "reported experiencing racism during
576-440: 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
608-487: The government's statistics bureau. Peters quickly responded that Statistics New Zealand had underestimated the growth-rate of the Asian community in the past. Peters' statement was proven narrowly incorrect in time; at the 2023 census, 18 years later, Asians made up 17.3% of the population while Māori made up 17.8% of the population. In April 2008, deputy New Zealand First party leader Peter Brown drew widespread attention after voicing similar views and expressing concern at
640-456: The hall in 1964, commemorating "the original pioneers of the Waimana settlement from 2nd Sept 1907 to 28th Sept 1909" with a list of 27 names. The Waimana Gorge Road was partially closed in early July 2019 after part of the road was blocked by a slip. It was completely closed in early August due to heavy rain. The slip was cleared and the road was fully reopened later that month. The valley is
672-468: The highest concentration of Asian New Zealanders outside Auckland at 22.8%. Great Barrier Island and the Wairoa district had the lowest concentrations of Asian New Zealanders, both at 1.7%. Chinese, Indian, Filipino, Korean are the most commonly nominated Asian ancestries in New Zealand. Chinese New Zealanders were 4 percent of the New Zealand population (2013) and Indian New Zealanders were 3 percent of
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#1732801889030704-437: The increase in New Zealand's ethnic Asian population: "We are going to flood this country with Asian people with no idea what we are going to do with them when they come here." "The matter is serious. If we continue this open door policy there is real danger we will be inundated with people who have no intention of integrating into our society. The greater the number, the greater the risk. They will form their own mini-societies to
736-428: The pandemic." In Rolleston , Canterbury , an email was sent to a Chinese-origin student's parent, which reportedly said, "our Kiwi kids don't want to be in the same class with your disgusting virus spreaders." Canterbury has a very small population of Asians. One significant finding from the same study, "Asian New Zealanders' experiences of racism during the COVID-19 pandemic and its association with life satisfaction,"
768-584: The term Asian in New Zealand, as differentiated from the Statistics New Zealand definition, primarily refers to those of Chinese ethnicity or other people of East Asian ancestry, and excludes people who trace their ancestry to the Indian subcontinent (i.e. South Asian ethnic groups ). There were 861,576 people identifying as being part of the Asian ethnic group at the 2023 New Zealand census , making up 17.3% of New Zealand's population. This
800-491: The term refers to a pan-ethnic group that includes diverse populations who have ancestral origins in East Asia (e.g. Chinese , Korean , Japanese ), Southeast Asia (e.g. Filipino , Vietnamese , Malaysian ), and South Asia (e.g. Nepalese , Indian (incl. Indo-Fijians ), Sri Lankan , Bangladeshi , Pakistani ). New Zealanders of West Asian and Central Asian ancestry are excluded from this term. Colloquial usage of
832-598: Was $ 21,200, compared with $ 31,800 nationally. 108 people (6.5%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 693 (42.0%) people were employed full-time, 237 (14.4%) were part-time, and 144 (8.7%) were unemployed. Waimana School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students in the main Waimama settlement, with a roll of 19 as of August 2024. The school opened in 1908. Nukuhou North School, another co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students,
864-427: Was 33.8 years, compared to 38.1 years for all New Zealanders; 178,302 people (20.7%) were aged under 15 years, 177,582 (20.6%) were 15 to 29, 438,675 (50.9%) were 30 to 64, and 67,023 (7.8%) were 65 or older. At the 2018 census, there were 348,948 males and 358,650 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.973 males per female. 23.0% of the Asian ethnic group was born in New Zealand, up from 22.7% at the 2013 census and 20.0% at
896-406: Was 4.6, compared with 27.1% nationally. Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 40.3% had no religion, 23.4% were Christian , 28.7% had Māori religious beliefs and 1.1% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 222 (13.5%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 336 (20.4%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income
928-641: Was opened on the main road in 1953. A plaque above the fireplace in the hall lists two local men who died in World War I and 17 local men in World War II . A display board near the fireplace names the 12 local men who served in World War I, the 74 local men in served in World War II, and the 36 ex-servicemen who moved to the district after 1945. A framed bronze plaque was erected at the entrance to
960-542: 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
992-471: 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. Asian New Zealanders Asian New Zealanders are New Zealanders of Asian ancestry (including naturalised New Zealanders who are immigrants from specific regions in Asia and descendants of such immigrants). At
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1024-423: Was that 54 (42.9%) people were employed full-time, 21 (16.7%) were part-time, and 15 (11.9%) were unemployed. Waingarara-Waimana statistical area covers 1,448.10 km (559.11 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 2,650 as of June 2024, with a population density of 1.8 people per km. Waingarara-Waimana had a population of 2,361 at the 2018 New Zealand census , an increase of 105 people (4.7%) since
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