37-541: Temuka is a town on New Zealand's Canterbury Plains , 15 kilometres north of Timaru and 142 km south of Christchurch . It is located at the centre of a rich sheep and dairy farming region, for which it is a service town. It lies on the north bank of the Temuka River , just above its confluence with the Ōpihi River . Temuka is the second largest town in South Canterbury after Timaru . Temuka
74-468: A sex ratio of 0.97 males per female, with 789 people (17.7%) aged under 15 years, 678 (15.2%) aged 15 to 29, 1,917 (42.9%) aged 30 to 64, and 1,083 (24.2%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 90.0% European/ Pākehā , 12.1% Māori , 1.5% Pasifika , 3.5% Asian , and 1.7% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. The percentage of people born overseas was 10.2, compared with 27.1% nationally. Although some people chose not to answer
111-424: A whole, which are based on data from the previous census (in this case, the 2013 census) and calculated using a cohort-component method. Population projections also take into consideration births, deaths, and net migration. In 2016, New Zealand's population at the time of the 2018 census was projected to be between 4,807,000 and 4,944,000. Data uses fixed random rounding to protect confidentiality; each data point
148-480: Is described by Statistics New Zealand as a small urban area. It covers 8.34 km (3.22 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 4,840 as of June 2024, with a population density of 580 people per km. Temuka had a population of 4,470 at the 2018 New Zealand census , an increase of 216 people (5.1%) since the 2013 census , and an increase of 225 people (5.3%) since the 2006 census . There were 1,911 households, comprising 2,205 males and 2,265 females, giving
185-527: Is for the census usually-resident population count. The largest age group is people aged 25 to 29, who comprise 7.3% of the population. Data is the census usually-resident population count. Data is the census usually-resident population count. Declared sex of New Zealanders Data is for the census usually-resident population count of people aged 15 years and over. Data is for the census usually-resident population count of employed people aged 15 years and over. Home ownership among New Zealanders. Data
222-441: Is for the census's usually-resident population. Birthplace of New Zealanders There was no change in the top five ethnicities between the 2013 and 2018 censuses, which are New Zealand European (64.1%), Māori (16.5%), Chinese (4.9%), Indian (4.7%), and Samoan (3.9%). Data is for the census usually-resident population count. Results add up to over 100% due to people declaring multiple ethnicities. Most New Zealanders, 48.5% of
259-583: Is home to New Zealand Insulators (NZI), the major supplier of insulators to New Zealand's power industry. Temuka houses NZI's corporate headquarters, South Island warehouse, and local factory. Temuka is also home to the only bagpipe bag manufacturing business in New Zealand, Gannaway New Zealand, manufacturing cowhide, goatskin, and sheepskin bagpipe bags exported worldwide. Canterbury Plains The Canterbury Plains ( Māori : Kā Pākihi-whakatekateka-a-Waitaha ) are an area in New Zealand centred in
296-666: Is home to three schools , two primary schools and one secondary school . Temuka is accessed by New Zealand's State Highway Number 1 and the Main South Line railway allowing for major cargo handling. Temuka is north of the Opihi and Temuka rivers . The local secondary school, Opihi College , takes its name from the Opihi River. Both rivers are popular with locals and tourists. Almost all traffic passing north or south goes through or around Temuka. Temuka has recently had
333-471: Is located at the Temuka Domain on Ferguson Drive. It has a 25 metre pool with 6 lanes and a toddlers pool. The pools are heated and outdoors. The Temuka courthouse museum has over 6000 items detailing the local history of Temuka. It is located in the former courthouse, which was built between 1900 and 1901 and used as a courthouse until 1979. The building required earthquake strengthening in 2020. This
370-527: Is prone to droughts, especially when the prevailing wind is from the northwest. At these times, the weather phenomenon known as the Nor'west arch can be seen across much of the plain. A major earthquake on 4 September 2010 revealed a previously unknown geological fault beneath the Canterbury Plains and created a surface rift that offset features by as much as four metres in places. The rivers of
407-401: Is rounded either to the nearest multiple of 3 ( 2 ⁄ 3 chance) or the next-nearest multiple of 3 ( 1 ⁄ 3 chance). The census usually-resident population count of New Zealand is a count of all people who usually live in and were present in the country on census night (6 March 2018), and excludes overseas visitors and New Zealand residents who are temporarily overseas. Due to
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#1732776349246444-406: Is the previous census completed before this one. In July 2018, it was estimated that the 2018 census had a "full or partial" response for 90 percent of individuals, down from 94.5 percent in the 2013 census and the planned release date for census information was changed from October of the same year to March 2019. This drop, which already amounted to the lowest census response rate for fifty years,
481-518: Is well embedded in legislation and government systems. Since 1881, censuses have been held every five years, with the exceptions of those in 1931 and 1941 and the one in 2011 which was cancelled due to the February 2011 earthquake in Christchurch , which displaced many Canterbury residents from their homes only a few weeks before census day. It was rescheduled for March 2013, so the 2013 census
518-741: The Mid Canterbury , to the south of the city of Christchurch in the Canterbury region. Their northern extremes are at the foot of the Hundalee Hills in the Hurunui District , and in the south they merge into the plains of North Otago beyond the Waitaki River . The smaller Amuri Plain forms a northern extension of the plains. The Canterbury Plains were formed from Quaternary moraine gravels transported from
555-764: The Southern Alps and deposited here during glacial periods in the late Pleistocene approximately 3 million to 10,000 years ago. The alluvial gravels were then reworked as shingle fans of several of the larger rivers, notably the Waimakariri , the Rakaia , the Selwyn , and the Rangitata . Part of the Canterbury-Otago tussock grasslands , the land is suitable for moderately intensive livestock farming but
592-524: The Canterbury Plains have a distinctive braided appearance, which differentiates this area from the plains of North Otago to the south – beyond the Waitaki, the rivers typically have narrower, well-formed channels, rather than spreading across wide shingle depressions, as in Canterbury. Most of the population of Canterbury lives in a series of large and small towns arranged northeast to southwest along
629-469: The Temuka river burst its banks and flood waters were up to two metres high on the golf course. Flooding also closed the golf course for six months in 1986. The Temuka bowling club was founded in 1906. It is located in the Temuka Domain. It holds a number of tournaments throughout the year including the Temuka 3000 at New Years. The Temuka summer pool is open between mid November and late March each year. It
666-477: The census's question about religious affiliation, 50.3% had no religion, 39.0% were Christian , 0.3% had Māori religious beliefs , 0.7% were Hindu , 0.1% were Muslim , 0.1% were Buddhist and 0.9% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 228 (6.2%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 1,260 (34.2%) people had no formal qualifications. 474 people (12.9%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15
703-478: The census, but also blamed operational complexity and flaws in management. Due to a decision to conduct the census primarily online, the census attracted only an 83% response rate, even lower than the 90% earlier reported, and well short of the 94% census percent target and a nine percent drop from the previous 2013 New Zealand census . On 13 August 2019 the report was released to the public and Liz MacPherson offered her resignation, taking ultimate responsibility for
740-441: The current site in the late 1870s. The secondary school moved to a separate site in 1968. St. Joseph's School is a Catholic state-integrated full primary for years 1 to 8 with a roll of 126 students. The school opened in 1883. Opihi College is a secondary school for years 7 to 13 with a roll of 285 students. It was originally called Temuka District High School, then Temuka High School when it moved to its current site, and in 2005
777-527: The high rate of non-response in the census, the published results combine answers from census forms with data from the 2013 Census and from government administrative data. Reports from an External Data Quality Review Panel include quality ratings for each variable, taking the added data into account. Population counts for regions of New Zealand . All figures are for the census usually-resident population count. In 2018, 3,370,122 people (71.7%) were born in New Zealand, with 1,329,633 (28.3%) born overseas. Data
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#1732776349246814-409: The large earth ovens ( umu ) that Māori used to cook the roots of plentifully-growing cabbage trees . Temuka was originally called Wallingford. Temuka was gazetted as a town in 1858. The first survey was conducted in 1863. The first buildings were erected in 1860. Initial industries included a tannery works, a cheese factory, a flour mill and potteries. The police barracks were built in 1863 and
851-588: The large service town. Arowhenua marae, a marae (tribal meeting ground) of Ngāi Tahu and its Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua branch, is located south of Temuka. It includes Te Hapa o Niu Tireni wharenui (meeting house). In October 2020, the Government committed $ 50,232 from the Provincial Growth Fund to upgrade the marae, creating 16 jobs. The population of Temuka was 2212 people in 1951, 2254 people in 1956 and 2430 people in 1961. Temuka
888-577: The name was changed to Opihi College. All these schools are coeducational. Rolls are as of August 2024. The Temuka Rugby Club was established in 1875 with four players representing the All Blacks: Lachie Grant , Tom Coughlan , Archie Strang and Gus Spillane . The Temuka golf club was established in 1907. Originally a 9 hole golf course, it has expanded to 18 holes. The Temuka golf course suffered significant flooding in May 2021 after
925-614: The number of partially and fully completed responses. On 9 April, she reported that one in seven New Zealanders, 700,000 people, failed to complete the census. In July 2019 the independent inquiry returned its findings to the Government Statistician, the Minister of Statistics and the State Services Commissioner , reporting that too little attention had been paid to the non-digital aspects of
962-673: The plains, connected by State Highway 1 and the Main South railway line . These include Christchurch , Ashburton and Timaru , and the smaller Kaiapoi , Dunsandel , Rakaia , Temuka , and Glenavy . Other towns on the plains include Rangiora , Leeston , Lincoln , Darfield , Geraldine , Methven and Waimate . The extremely rare weevil Hadramphus tuberculatus is endemic to the plains. 43°38′S 172°05′E / 43.64°S 172.09°E / -43.64; 172.09 2018 New Zealand census The 2018 New Zealand census , which took place on Tuesday 6 March 2018,
999-412: The population, identify as being irreligious. Data is for the census usually-resident population count. The vast majority of New Zealanders, 95.4%, speak English; in second place is Māori, with 4.0% of the population being able to speak it. Data is for the census usually-resident population count. New Zealanders who declare Māori descent. 18.5% of New Zealanders have at least some Māori descent. Data
1036-443: The redevelopment of the local Domain by incorporating a skate park to join the other facilities which include a swimming pool , mini golf , golf, netball , outdoor bowls and tennis . There are also rugby and football fields, a stadium complex and a holiday park. The name Temuka , or Te Muka , is a corruption of Te Umu-kaha , which is thought to mean either 'fierce ovens' or 'strong current'. The fierce ovens would be
1073-445: The results, stating "I'm sorry, the buck stops with me." State Services Commissioner Peter Hughes agreed with her assessment, and asked MacPherson to remain in her role until Christmas of 2019, noting that "she is the best person to finish the remediation work". The 2018 census collected data on the following topics: Statistics New Zealand annually conducts population projections for New Zealand as
1110-525: The telegraph office was opened in 1868. In 1878, the Oddfellows lodge and the St George Masonic lodge were opened. The Temuka town board was constituted in 1884. In 1899, Wallingford and Arowhenua town districts were incorporated into the borough of Temuka. The population of Temuka was 1465 people in 1901. Temuka was described in 1903 as having two doctors, two chemists and one dentist in
1147-430: The town, which has a well kept park and domain, with a bicycle track, and tennis, cricket and football grounds. The two storied post and telegraph office was opened in 1902 by Sir Joseph Ward . Temuka was a stop on the Main South Line until passenger services were discontinued. At one time Temuka supported wool scouring plants, it had a flour mill and manufactured electric power transmission insulators . Temuka
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1184-619: Was blamed on a 'digital-first' policy for the census. An independent review was initiated by the Government Statistician in October 2019, and in November Statistics NZ announced that release of census data would be pushed back to at least April 2019 due to "the complex nature of the task". In early April 2019, the Government Statistician, Liz MacPherson was facing possible charges of contempt of parliament. She had twice refused, on 13 February and in early April, to disclose
1221-725: Was funded by a grant from the New Zealand Lottery Environment and Heritage Fund. Temuka is home to a large trucking company, Temuka Transport. This company has about 40 trucks which are used to service the South Canterbury area. Also located in the town is Temuka Homeware. This company produces ceramic crockery . Currently, the older and traditional items are seeing an increase of demand from collectors . Located in Temuka are various businesses including supermarkets, takeaways, collectors, hardware stores, office supply stores, and art galleries. Temuka
1258-500: Was hit by a significant flood on March 13, 1986, with Temuka being isolated after the bridge crossing State Highway 1 being washed out. Temuka previously had its own council system in place, but has been under the administration of Timaru District Council since 1989. Recently, the council has been redeveloping Temuka in the form of cleaning waterways, new walkways, redeveloping of existing walkways, new gardens, domains, new tennis courts, complete skate park and general modernisation of
1295-400: Was sold in 2002. Saint Peters was built in 1899 and has seating for 300 parishioners. It also sustained damage in the 2010 Canterbury earthquakes. There are currently three primary and secondary schools in Temuka. Temuka Primary School is a contributing primary for years 1 to 6 with a roll of 230 students. A public school for both primary and secondary students opened in 1866, and moved to
1332-467: Was that 1,749 (47.5%) people were employed full-time, 495 (13.4%) were part-time, and 81 (2.2%) were unemployed. The Trinity Presbyterian church was damaged in the 2010 Canterbury earthquakes and was subsequently demolished. The church was 120 years old. The Sunday school hall was built after 1915 and funded by the Guild family, of Temuka. It was used as a hospital during the 1918 influenza epidemic . It
1369-555: Was the thirty-fourth national census in New Zealand . The population of New Zealand was counted as 4,699,755 – an increase of 457,707 (10.79%) over the 2013 census . Results from the 2018 census were released to the public on 23 September 2019, from the Statistics New Zealand website. The most recent New Zealand census was held in March 2023. The Census Act 1877 required censuses to be held every fifth year and
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