32-622: Patea ( / p ɑː ˈ t ɛər / pah- TAIR ) is the third-largest town in South Taranaki District , New Zealand . It is on the western bank of the Pātea River , 61 kilometres north-west of Whanganui on State Highway 3 . Hāwera is 27 km to the north-west, and Waverley 17 km to the east. The Pātea River flows through the town from the north-east and into the South Taranaki Bight . Patea
64-424: A population density of 204 people per km. Before the 2023 census, the town had a smaller boundary, covering 6.15 km (2.37 sq mi). Using that boundary, Patea had a population of 1,191 at the 2018 New Zealand census , an increase of 93 people (8.5%) since the 2013 census , and an increase of 48 people (4.2%) since the 2006 census . There were 525 households, comprising 609 males and 582 females, giving
96-405: A population density of 8.5 people per km . South Taranaki District had a population of 29,025 in the 2023 New Zealand census , an increase of 1,491 people (5.4%) since the 2018 census , and an increase of 2,445 people (9.2%) since the 2013 census . There were 14,655 males, 14,262 females and 105 people of other genders in 11,202 dwellings. 2.4% of people identified as LGBTIQ+ . The median age
128-455: A sex ratio of 1.05 males per female. The median age was 46.7 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 219 people (18.4%) aged under 15 years, 180 (15.1%) aged 15 to 29, 522 (43.8%) aged 30 to 64, and 270 (22.7%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 60.5% European/ Pākehā , 49.1% Māori , 5.3% Pacific peoples , 2.5% Asian , and 0.5% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. The percentage of people born overseas
160-557: A well-resourced medical centre, public swimming pool and trust-owned rest home. The town is also the location of Aotea Utanganui - Museum of South Taranaki . Several kilometres east of Patea is the small community of Whenuakura , where New Zealand golfer Michael Campbell lived as a child. He learned to play golf at the Patea Golf Club, on the cliffs overlooking the Tasman Sea . He crowned his professional career by winning
192-454: 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 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
224-411: 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 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
256-495: 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 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
288-642: Is the traditional final place where some Māori led by Turi aboard the Aotea waka settled, after it was beached at the Aotea Harbour . Patea, called Carlyle or Carlyle Beach for a time by European settlers, was originally nearer the Pātea River mouth than the present town. During the New Zealand Wars Patea was an important military settlement. General Cameron 's force arrived at
320-565: 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 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
352-822: The U.S. Open in June 2005, and three months later the HSBC World Match Play Championship . The local Wai o Turi marae and Rangiharuru meeting house are affiliated with the Ngā Rauru hapū of Rangitāwhi . In October 2020, the Government committed $ 298,680 from the Provincial Growth Fund to reconstruct the accessway to the marae and expand the carpark, creating 8 jobs. Patea covers 6.31 km (2.44 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 1,290 as of June 2024, with
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#1732790238171384-700: 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, 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
416-450: 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 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
448-553: 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 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
480-593: 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 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
512-420: The census question. Of those at least 15 years old, 1,830 (8.0%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 13,113 (57.4%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 7,359 (32.2%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $ 36,700, compared with $ 41,500 nationally. 1,746 people (7.6%) earned over $ 100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15
544-414: The country on census night (6 March 2018), and excludes overseas visitors and New Zealand residents who are temporarily overseas. Due to 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
576-516: The derelict buildings suffered severe fires. The damage was extensive and with the health hazard presented by asbestos insulation throughout the freezer walls, the town sought demolition. Patea became known in 1984 as the home of singer Dalvanius Prime and the Pātea Māori Club . Their single , " Poi E ", indicated renewed impetus in contemporary Māori popular music. Patea has retained a strong community focus and enjoys many services including
608-524: The district), Manaia , Ōpunake , Patea , Eltham , and Waverley . The District has a land area of 3,575.46 km (1,380.49 sq mi) and a population of 30,400 (June 2024). It is part of the greater Taranaki Region . The district straddles the boundary separating the Wellington and Taranaki provinces, resulting in the town of Waverley celebrating Wellington Anniversary Day in January, and
640-610: The early 1880s the predecessor to the Patea Freezing Works was established on the eastern bank of the Pātea River. Cool stores for handling dairy produce followed in 1901 with later additions evolving into what became known as the Patea Freezing Co-Op, South Taranaki's primary employer. Strategic reforms, inefficiencies and nationwide over-processing resulted in closure in September 1982. In February 2008
672-553: 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 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
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#1732790238171704-445: The river mouth on 15 January 1865 and constructed redoubts on both sides of the river. Patea became a market town when hostilities ended. The first of the sections on the present town site were sold in 1870. A local shipping company was established in 1872, and harbour improvements began. The Marton-New Plymouth railway line via Patea was completed in March 1885. The Carlyle Town Board, created about 1877 to administer town affairs,
736-433: 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 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
768-421: 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 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
800-603: The town of Patea 15 kilometres away celebrating Taranaki Anniversary Day in March. Council facilities include the South Taranaki LibraryPlus, Mania, Kaponga, Patea, Eltham, Opunake, Hāwera and Waverley libraries. The South Taranaki District was established as part of the 1989 local government reforms , merging Egmont, Eltham, Hawera, Patea and Waimate West counties. South Taranaki District covers 3,575.08 km (1,380.35 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 30,400 as of June 2024, with
832-466: Was $ 19,500, compared with $ 31,800 nationally. 30 people (3.1%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 306 (31.5%) people were employed full-time, 129 (13.3%) were part-time, and 69 (7.1%) were unemployed. Pātea Area School is a composite (years 1-13) school with a roll of 205. Until 2005 the school was Patea High School. It became an area school when Patea Primary School closed. The primary school
864-563: Was 39.6 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 6,171 people (21.3%) aged under 15 years, 4,830 (16.6%) aged 15 to 29, 12,906 (44.5%) aged 30 to 64, and 5,115 (17.6%) aged 65 or older. People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 80.2% European ( Pākehā ); 29.3% Māori ; 3.0% Pasifika ; 4.0% 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
896-444: Was 7.8, compared with 27.1% nationally. Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 46.3% had no religion, 34.5% were Christian , 5.8% had Māori religious beliefs , 0.8% were Hindu , 0.8% were Buddhist and 1.0% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 69 (7.1%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 345 (35.5%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income
928-421: Was founded in 1875. St Joseph's School is a state integrated Catholic contributing primary (years 1-6) school with a roll of 12. The school was established in January 1904. Both schools are coeducational. Rolls are as of August 2024. South Taranaki District South Taranaki is a territorial authority on the west coast of New Zealand 's North Island that contains the towns of Hāwera (the seat of
960-541: Was spoken by 97.5%, Māori language by 6.6%, Samoan by 0.5% and other languages by 4.2%. No language could be spoken by 1.9% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.6%. The percentage of people born overseas was 10.1, compared with 28.8% nationally. Religious affiliations were 30.7% Christian , 0.6% Hindu , 0.4% Islam , 1.8% Māori religious beliefs , 0.3% Buddhist , 0.5% New Age , and 0.9% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 56.1%, and 9.1% of people did not answer
992-528: Was succeeded by a borough council constituted on 13 October 1881 under the name Patea. In the 1920s, Patea was the largest cheese exporting port in the world. The Grader Cool Store received cheese for grading from all over South Taranaki and as far south as Oroua Downs near Himatangi. After grading it was loaded into coastal ships at the grader wharf for transport to Wellington where it was transhipped into overseas ships for export. The port closed in July 1959. In
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1024-452: Was that 11,160 (48.8%) people were employed full-time, 2,958 (12.9%) were part-time, and 717 (3.1%) were unemployed. The current mayor is Phil Nixon. The deputy mayor is Robert Northcott. 2018 New Zealand census The 2018 New Zealand census , which took place on Tuesday 6 March 2018, 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
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