25-667: Waipawa is the second-largest town in Central Hawke's Bay in the east of the North Island of New Zealand . It has a population of 2,540 (June 2024). The town is located 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) northeast of Waipukurau and 46 km (29 mi) southwest of Hastings , on the northern bank of the Waipawa River , a tributary of the Tukituki River . Waipawa was settled in the early 1860s. It holds
50-410: A Scouts New Zealand branch. However, since 2000, both major youth organisations have gone into recess. From at least 1870 Waipawa was served by mail coaches running between Napier and Waipukurau . On 6 December 1981 the station closed to passengers, it was an unattended station from 20 November 1983, closed to all but parcels on 18 August 1984 and closed completely on 2 November 1984. By 1987 only
75-520: A platform and goods shed remained. The platform, goods shed and a single track still remain. Central Hawke%27s Bay (district) Central Hawke's Bay District is in the Hawke's Bay Region in the North Island of New Zealand. Formed in 1989, it covers an area of 3,333 square kilometres, from Pukehou in the north to Takapau in the south, and from the western Ruahine Range to the Pacific coast in
100-761: A population density of 374 people per km. Waipawa had a population of 2,085 at the 2018 New Zealand census , an increase of 114 people (5.8%) since the 2013 census , and an increase of 159 people (8.3%) since the 2006 census . There were 843 households, comprising 990 males and 1,095 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.9 males per female. The median age was 43.3 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 450 people (21.6%) aged under 15 years, 291 (14.0%) aged 15 to 29, 912 (43.7%) aged 30 to 64, and 429 (20.6%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 84.0% European/ Pākehā , 25.3% Māori , 3.9% Pacific peoples , 1.7% Asian , and 1.4% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. The percentage of people born overseas
125-696: A year which are organised and run by Rovers. The 80th National Rover Moot (Wild Moot) was held at Kumara Racecourse, Kumara, West Coast over Easter weekend 2023. Youth members follow programmes, in sections divided by age-ranges: The Cook Islands Boy Scout Association comes under the administration of Scouting New Zealand, continuing the arrangement from before the Cook Islands became a self-governing dependency of New Zealand, as does Scouting in Niue and Scouting in Tokelau. Scouting and Guiding on Niue comes under
150-536: Is a decile 3 school with a roll of 332 as of August 2024. The school opened in 1862. Waipawa used to have a secondary school, Waipawa District High School. This was merged in 1959 with Waipukurau District High School to make Central Hawke's Bay College based in Waipukurau . Waipawa has been home to several youth organisations. Namely, the New Zealand Cadet Forces 's ATC branch, as well as
175-483: Is a marae in each of the four corners of the district, at Pukehou , Kairakau , Pōrangahau and Takapau . The district is administered by the Central Hawke's Bay District Council , which was formed through the 1989 local government reforms by amalgamating Waipukurau District Council and the Waipawa District Council. The district is divided into two wards: Ruataniwha is an urban ward based on
200-793: The 2018 census , and an increase of 2,763 people (21.7%) since the 2013 census . There were 7,560 males, 7,881 females and 39 people of other genders in 5,949 dwellings. 1.9% of people identified as LGBTIQ+ . The median age was 43.5 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 3,150 people (20.3%) aged under 15 years, 2,181 (14.1%) aged 15 to 29, 6,861 (44.3%) aged 30 to 64, and 3,288 (21.2%) aged 65 or older. People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 83.9% European ( Pākehā ); 25.2% Māori ; 3.1% Pasifika ; 2.9% 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
225-715: The 21st New Zealand Jamboree was held at Renwick Sports Ground, Marlborough, from 29 December 2016 to 7 January 2017. Ventures are held every three years and attended by youth in the Venturer section. Venture is split into two parts – phase one (off site expeditions) and phase two (onsite activities). The 15th New Zealand Venture was held in Mayfield, Canterbury from the 29th December 2022 to 8th January 2023 As of 2023, there have been 80 National Rover Moots in New Zealand . Moots are normally held locally and nationally once
250-541: The World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) since 1953. Scouts Aotearoa had 12,156 youth members and with 5,888 volunteers as of the end of 2020. The association actively participates in many Asia-Pacific Region and World Scout camps and Jamborees . For the history of Scouting in New Zealand generally, from 1908 see Scouting in New Zealand . In 1923, The Boy Scouts Association of
275-538: The hapū of Ngāi Toroiwaho and Ngāti Whatuiāpiti . The Tapairu Marae and Te Rangitahi or Te Whaea o te Katoa meeting house are affiliated with the hapū of Ngāti Mārau o Kahungunu . In October 2020, the Government committed $ 887,291 from the Provincial Growth Fund to upgrade the two marae and three others, creating 12 jobs. Waipawa School is a Year 1-8 co-educational state primary school. It
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#1732788094907300-528: The New Zealand branch was represented internationally through The Boy Scouts Association of the United Kingdom. In 1953, the New Zealand branch became a direct member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement . In 1963, the Venturer Scout section was introduced. In 1976, the first females became members of the Venturer section, on a trial basis. In 1979, females were formally admitted and
325-479: The United Kingdom formed a branch in New Zealand and set about re-organising scouting according to its Policy, Organisation and Rules and establishing its Wolf Cubs and Rover programs. The Boy Scouts Association's New Zealand branch was incorporated in 1941 as The Boy Scouts Association (New Zealand Branch), Incorporated which changed its name to The Boy Scouts Association of New Zealand in 1956 and then to The Scout Association of New Zealand in 1967. Until 1953
350-646: The Venturer section became co-ed. In 1987, girls were formally admitted into the Scout section. This was followed by girls being admitted into the Kea and Cub programs in 1989. In 1979, Mr. Arthur W.V. Reeve was awarded the Bronze Wolf , the only distinction of the World Organization of the Scout Movement , awarded by the World Scout Committee for exceptional services to world Scouting. The Scout Law
375-418: The census question. Of those at least 15 years old, 1,518 (12.3%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 7,218 (58.5%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 3,117 (25.3%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $ 38,800, compared with $ 41,500 nationally. 804 people (6.5%) earned over $ 100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15
400-588: The district, with one station at Waipukurau. This line connects to the Wairarapa Line at Woodville , and continues through the Manawatū Gorge to Palmerston North. Scouts New Zealand Scouts Aotearoa , known internationally as Scouts Aotearoa New Zealand is a trading name of The Scout Association of New Zealand , the national Scouting association in New Zealand and an affiliate of
425-451: The east. It has a population of 16,600 (June 2024), up from 14,142 in the 2018 census and 12,717 in the 2013 census. The two main towns are Waipukurau (population 4,850) and Waipawa (2,540), which are just 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) apart. Smaller townships include Ōtāne , Takapau , Tikokino and Ongaonga . There are also several small beach communities, including Kairakau, Pourerere, Aramoana, Blackhead and Pōrangahau. There
450-534: The main office of the Central Hawke's Bay District Council, and is New Zealand's oldest inland European settlement. Frederick Abbot was one of the early settlers and Waipawa was originally called Abbotsford, when the township was being sold in 1859, and there is still a children's home in Waipawa named Abbotsford. However, it was often shown as Abbotsford, Waipawa and Waipawa was more commonly used alone after
475-614: The opening of the Waipawa railway station and Waipawa Mail in the late 1870s. A local newspaper, the Waipawa Mail , was published for most of the period from 1878 to 1980. It was one of 45 started by Joseph Ivess . In 1980 it merged to become the CHB Mail , which is now a free weekly paper, published in Waipukurau. Waipawa covers 6.80 km (2.63 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 2,540 as of June 2024, with
500-436: The towns of Waipukurau and Waipawa; Aramoana-Ruahine is a largely rural ward. The council seat is in Waipawa. Central Hawke's Bay District covers 3,332.91 km (1,286.84 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 16,600 as of June 2024, with a population density of 5.0 people per km . Central Hawke's Bay District had a population of 15,480 in the 2023 New Zealand census , an increase of 1,338 people (9.5%) since
525-415: Was $ 26,400, compared with $ 31,800 nationally. 105 people (6.4%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 777 (47.5%) people were employed full-time, 261 (16.0%) were part-time, and 45 (2.8%) were unemployed. Waipawa has two marae affiliated with the iwi of Ngāti Kahungunu . The Mataweka Marae and Nohomaiterangi meeting house are affiliated with
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#1732788094907550-428: Was 13.8, compared with 27.1% nationally. Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 54.2% had no religion, 32.5% were Christian , 2.3% had Māori religious beliefs , 0.1% were Buddhist and 2.7% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 216 (13.2%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 408 (25.0%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income
575-683: Was rewritten, and reduced to three key tenets in 2015: An official Māori language translation was also created. The first New Zealand Jamboree, the New Zealand Exhibition Jamboree was held in Dunedin in the years 1925–6. An estimated 200 people attended. The next was held in Auckland in 1958–9. Since then they have been held every three years. The 20th New Zealand Jamboree was held from 2013 to 2014 in Feilding, and
600-541: Was spoken by 97.6%, Māori language by 5.2%, Samoan by 0.6% and other languages by 4.5%. No language could be spoken by 2.0% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.5%. The percentage of people born overseas was 12.9, compared with 28.8% nationally. Religious affiliations were 32.1% Christian , 0.3% Hindu , 0.2% Islam , 2.0% Māori religious beliefs , 0.3% Buddhist , 0.6% New Age , and 1.0% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 56.7%, and 7.3% of people did not answer
625-494: Was that 6,273 (50.9%) people were employed full-time, 1,725 (14.0%) were part-time, and 279 (2.3%) were unemployed. State Highway 2 runs through the centre of Central Hawke's Bay, leading south to Palmerston North (108 km) and the Wairarapa and north to Hastings (50 km) and Napier . It is 70 kilometres to Napier Port and 75 kilometres to Napier Airport. The Palmerston North – Gisborne railway line runs through
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