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20-681: The district's northwest boundary runs along the top of the Ruahine Range ; its south-east boundary is the Pacific Ocean. The catchment of the Manawatu River generally defines the north and south extremities. The catchment is also the reason the majority of the district is in the Manawatū-Whanganui Region, although traditionally many of the people of the district regard themselves as living in either Hawke's Bay (in

40-496: A 51.6 % majority in the 2023 census. There is significant debate among sociologists about the interpretation of this trend in census data. The increase in those indicating 'no religion' is often cited in support of the secularisation thesis . An alternative theory is that the data indicates a decline in institutional religious affiliation rather than simply a decrease in spiritual belief. A 1985 survey showed that around one-quarter of those answering 'no religion' may believe in

60-507: A god and that, conversely, between 7 percent and 36 percent of Christians (depending on their denomination) did not believe in the existence of deities. The International Social Survey Programme was conducted in New Zealand by Massey University in 2008. It received mail-responses from around one thousand New Zealanders above the age of 18, surveying issues of religious belief and practice. The results of this survey indicated that 72% of

80-448: A major role in the lives of most people. Although New Zealand has no established religion , Christianity had been the most common religion since widespread European settlement in the 19th century. Statistics New Zealand gathers information on religious affiliation in the five-yearly census . Completing a census form is compulsory by law for every person in New Zealand on census night but respondents are able to object to answering

100-953: A population density of 4.4 people per km. Tararua District had a population of 18,660 in the 2023 New Zealand census , an increase of 717 people (4.0%) since the 2018 census , and an increase of 1,806 people (10.7%) since the 2013 census . There were 9,357 males, 9,252 females and 48 people of other genders in 7,356 dwellings. 2.3% of people identified as LGBTIQ+ . The median age was 42.4 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 3,735 people (20.0%) aged under 15 years, 2,952 (15.8%) aged 15 to 29, 8,154 (43.7%) aged 30 to 64, and 3,819 (20.5%) aged 65 or older. People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 84.0% European ( Pākehā ); 26.9% Māori ; 2.7% Pasifika ; 3.1% Asian ; 0.5% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 2.8% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English

120-567: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This Hawke's Bay Region geography article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Irreligion in New Zealand Irreligion in New Zealand refers to atheism , agnosticism , deism , religious scepticism and secular humanism in New Zealand society. Post-war New Zealand has become a highly secular country, meaning that religion does not play

140-459: Is the district's main industry. Other industries include textiles, food processing, and retailing. Commercial forestry is expected to become more important to the district's economy in the next few years. Secondary: Primary: Ruahine Range The Ruahine Range is the largest of several mountain ranges in the North Island of New Zealand that form a ridge running parallel with

160-702: The Manawatū Gorge . The highest point in the Ruahines is Mangaweka, situated along the Hikurangi Range, which at 1733 metres (5686 feet) is the second highest non-volcanic mountainous peak in the North Island after Mount Hikurangi (1754 metres/5755 feet) in the Raukumara Range . The other notable peak is Wharite (920 metres/3017 feet), which visually marks the southern end-point of

180-903: The New Zealand Association of Rationalists and Humanists promote a secular view of life without reference to supernatural agencies as one of their aims. A campaign to create advertisements similar to the Atheist Bus Campaign in the United Kingdom began a fund-raising drive on 10 December 2009, and reached its initial target of $ 10,000 in donations within 48 hours, making it one of the most successful atheist campaigns of all time. Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand notes, in 2013 "47% of people who identified themselves as Europeans or New Zealanders said they had no religion – as did 46% of Māori and 30% of Asians. Only 18% of Pacific peoples, and 17% of people in

200-566: The Ruahine Range. The dominant geographical landmark in the Manawatū and Tararua District , Wharite is perhaps better known in the region for its highly-visible television transmission tower. The first transmitter at Wharite was commissioned in 1963, relaying Wellington's WNTV1 channel (now part of TVNZ 1 ). The current main transmitter was commissioned in 1966. Ruahine is a Māori name believed to mean "wise woman", with reference to

220-417: The census question. Of those at least 15 years old, 1,407 (9.4%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 8,724 (58.5%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 4,401 (29.5%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $ 33,600, compared with $ 41,500 nationally. 888 people (5.9%) earned over $ 100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15

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240-516: The east coast of the island between East Cape and Wellington . The ridge is at its most pronounced from the central North Island down to Wellington, where it comprises the Ruahine, Tararua and Remutaka Ranges . The Ruahines run northeast–southwest for 110 kilometres from inland Hawke's Bay to near Woodville . It is separated in the south from the northern end of the Tararua Range by

260-523: The migrant leader's granddaughter on the Aotea canoe . A local Māori says " Kaua e whakakoria te kuku o Ruahine, kei wera! " (Don't disturb the forest of Ruahine, or it will burst into flames!), referring to the fact that attacking tribes often came down into Hawke's Bay through the passes of the Ruahine Range. 40°00′S 176°06′E  /  40.000°S 176.100°E  / -40.000; 176.100 This Manawatū-Whanganui geography article

280-452: The north) or Wairarapa (in the south). The district's chief town is Dannevirke , settled by immigrants from Denmark in the 19th century. It is also the centre for a Community Board. Other towns (from south to north along the main valleys) include Eketāhuna and Pahiatua , which have their own Community Boards, and Woodville , Ormondville , and Norsewood . Near the coast are Pongaroa , Herbertville , Ākitio , and Alfredton . While

300-513: The population believed in a god or a higher power, 15% were agnostic , and 13% were atheist (with a 3% margin of error). According to a report by the American Physical Society, religion may die out in New Zealand and eight other Western world countries. As of the 2018 census , those who did not affiliate with a religion outnumbered those with a religion for the first time. The Humanist Society of New Zealand and

320-442: The question of religious affiliation, and around 6% do object. The trend shows an increasing proportion of residents in New Zealand declaring no religious affiliation. In the 1991 census, 20.2% were in this category. The proportion more than doubled in two decades, reaching 41.9% in the 2013 census, and increased again to 48.2% in the 2018 census, when for the first time a plurality of New Zealanders claimed "no religion". This became

340-771: The vast majority (98.42% by land area) of Tararua District is part of the Manawatū-Whanganui Region, a small triangle of rural land (1.58% by land area) north of the Owahanga River in the south-east of the district is part of Wellington Region . According to the 2006 Census, this area, known as Mara, has only 3 residents (down from 12 in 1996 and 2001). Dannevirke County Council was formed in 1907 by splitting Waipawa County Council . It lasted until 1987, when it amalgamated with Dannevirke Borough Council to form Dannevirke District Council, which lasted 2 years until becoming part of Tararua District. Norsewood Town Board

360-445: Was added to DCC in 1936, Ormondville Town Board in 1944, Weber County in 1956 and Ākitio County in 1976. In its final form, DCC had five ridings , Ākitio, Weber, Mangapuaka , Norsewood and Ruahine. The County Office was at Barraud Street, Dannevirke. In 1911, it was a single storey, wooden building. Tararua District covers 4,364.62 km (1,685.19 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 19,250 as of June 2024, with

380-541: Was spoken by 97.6%, Māori language by 5.1%, Samoan by 0.3% and other languages by 4.0%. No language could be spoken by 1.9% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.7%. The percentage of people born overseas was 10.1, compared with 28.8% nationally. Religious affiliations were 31.2% Christian , 0.3% Hindu , 0.3% Islam , 2.9% Māori religious beliefs , 0.2% Buddhist , 0.7% New Age , and 0.9% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 54.3%, and 9.5% of people did not answer

400-545: Was that 7,002 (46.9%) people were employed full-time, 2,100 (14.1%) were part-time, and 420 (2.8%) were unemployed. When Europeans settled the area, it was almost entirely forested and was called " Seventy Mile Bush ". Industrious clearance has made it a busy pastoral district, although the region close to the Pacific coast is still sparsely populated. The original name lives on in that of the local National Provincial Championship rugby union team, Wairarapa-Bush. Agriculture

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