30-576: Whangārei Heads is a locality and volcanic promontory on the northern side of the Whangārei Harbour in Northland , New Zealand. Whangārei is 29 km (18 mi) to the north-west, and Ocean Beach is 8 km (5.0 mi) to the south-east, with Taurikura between the two. Mount Manaia rises to 420 metres (1,380 feet) to the east. Immediately to the west is McLeod Bay, which is about 2 km (1.2 mi) long. The McDonald sandbank lies
60-465: A few metres offshore at low tide. The promontory to the south of the settlement consists of a hill, Mount Aubrey, and a small gravel beach about 200 metres wide, Reotahi Bay. The heads contain the remnants of a number of extinct volcanoes with the dominant rocks being andesite or dacite . They were formed between 16 and 22 million years ago during the early Miocene . They are part of a 50 km (19 sq mi) stratovolcano that extended to
90-426: A rural settlement. The settlement covers 5.16 km (1.99 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 1,130 as of June 2024, with a population density of 219 people per km. The settlement is part of the larger Bream Head statistical area. Whangārei Heads had a population of 948 in the 2023 New Zealand census , a decrease of 15 people (−1.6%) since the 2018 census , and an increase of 186 people (24.4%) since
120-490: Is Whangarei-o-te-tohorā – "waiting for the breastbone of whales". Many early settlers and Maori used the harbour as a form of transport, and this played a large role in the establishment of Whangārei , and many of the industries in the area. These include Portland Cement Works , Marsden Point Oil Refinery and for the extraction of coal from Kamo . From 1911–1933 the Onerahi Branch Railway crossed
150-729: Is a large harbour on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand. The harbour stretches from Whangārei City , and the termination of the Hātea River , south east around the Onerahi peninsula and out to the Pacific Ocean at Whangārei Heads . Its Māori-language name (given by the Ngāti Wai iwi (tribe)) is Whangārei-te-rerenga-parāoa , meaning "the place where whales gather". Another traditional name for this area
180-659: Is estimated to constitute between 25% –35% of the total Buddhist population in New Zealand. The 2018 census counted 52,779 Buddhists in New Zealand. According to a Survey done by Victoria University of Wellington in 2019, it was found that New Zealanders believe that Buddhists are the most trusted religious group in New Zealand. About 35 per cent of New Zealanders have complete or substantial trust in Buddhists. There are many Buddhist temples and centres in New Zealand for New Zealand Buddhists to practice their religion,
210-486: Is popular with snorkelers due to the large amount of marine life seen there. Whangārei Harbour stretches approximately 23 km north-west from Whangārei Heads to its farthest point inland at the town basin in Whangārei central. At its widest point it is approximately 6 km wide, between Parua Bay and Takahiwai, near One Tree Point . The harbour is heavily tidal with a tidal range of approximately 2m, with much of
240-680: The 2013 census . There were 465 males and 483 females in 414 dwellings. 2.2% of people identified as LGBTIQ+ . The median age was 53.2 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 171 people (18.0%) aged under 15 years, 72 (7.6%) aged 15 to 29, 411 (43.4%) aged 30 to 64, and 294 (31.0%) aged 65 or older. People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 94.9% European ( Pākehā ); 10.4% Māori ; 1.3% Pasifika ; 2.2% Asian ; 0.6% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 1.9% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English
270-688: The 2018 census , and an increase of 321 people (28.9%) since the 2013 census . There were 708 males and 720 females in 615 dwellings. 2.9% of people identified as LGBTIQ+ . The median age was 53.0 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 264 people (18.4%) aged under 15 years, 114 (8.0%) aged 15 to 29, 633 (44.2%) aged 30 to 64, and 423 (29.6%) aged 65 or older. People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 95.0% European ( Pākehā ); 12.8% Māori ; 2.3% Pasifika ; 1.9% Asian ; 0.6% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 2.1% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English
300-626: The Hen and Chickens Islands . Gilbert Mair purchased the entire peninsula - everything south of a line running from McLeod Bay to the Pacific Coast, about 10,000 acres (40 km) – from the Māori chief Te Tao, in 1839. He intended to resell it to Captain Bernard, but the latter was lost with his ship. The chief Te Tirarau claimed compensation of three horses because his ancestor had had blood spilt on
330-519: The Otago goldfields in the mid-1860s. Their numbers were small, and the 1926 census, the first to include Buddhism, recorded only 169. Buddhism grew significantly as a religion in New Zealand during the 1970s and 1980s with the arrival of Southeast Asian immigrants and refugees, coinciding with increased interest in Buddhist teaching from Western communities. Buddhist associations began forming, such as
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#1732787204302360-570: The Zen Society of New Zealand in 1972 (originally known as the Denkyo-ji Society), often fundraising to organise In the 1970s travel to Asian countries and visits by Buddhist teachers sparked an interest in the religious traditions of Asia, and significant numbers of New Zealanders adopted Buddhist practices and teachings. Since the 1980s Asian migrants and refugees have established their varied forms of Buddhism in New Zealand. In
390-482: The 2010s more than 50 groups, mostly in the Auckland region, offered different Buddhist traditions at temples, centres, monasteries and retreat centres. Many migrant communities brought priests or religious specialists from their own countries and their temples and centres have acted as focal points for a particular ethnic community, offering language and religious instruction. National and international groups. In 2008
420-643: The Sixth Global Conference on Buddhism brought leading teachers and scholars to Auckland under the auspices of the New Zealand Buddhist Foundation. The New Zealand Buddhist Council was established in 2007 and was composed of 15 Buddhist organisations. As of 2020 there are 32 member organizations. They engage with local and national government over issues of concern to Buddhist communities, support their members administratively and promote dialogue and understanding between
450-412: The census question. Of those at least 15 years old, 177 (22.8%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 399 (51.4%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 141 (18.1%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $ 35,700, compared with $ 41,500 nationally. 96 people (12.4%) earned over $ 100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15
480-413: The census question. Of those at least 15 years old, 267 (22.9%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 612 (52.4%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 210 (18.0%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $ 36,400, compared with $ 41,500 nationally. 141 people (12.1%) earned over $ 100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15
510-543: The former ports at Whangārei and Onerahi to be located so far into the harbour. The main rivers flowing into the harbour are Hātea River, Mangapai River , Limeburners Creek, Raumanga Stream and Otaika Creek. They carry much sediment from surrounding farmland, creating the muddy nature of the harbour, and this requires dredging in some parts for navigation purposes. As the naming of the harbour indicates, southern right whales ( Tohora ) and possibly other coastal species like humpback and Bryde's whales used to gather in
540-433: The harbour being shallower than this in the wider parts. This means during low tide much of the harbour is mud flats and exposed sand bars . However, at the harbour entrance, where it is only around 800m wide, and between Onerahi and Matakohe Island , where it is only around 500m wide, it is up to 20m deep and currents can be strong. This allowed for the deep water Northland Port to be built at Marsden Point and for
570-526: The harbour historically, but today it is not often to see baleen whales in the harbour due to their small population sizes and slow recoveries caused by commercial whaling by Europeans and Maoris (a whaling station was situated in the harbour ), and illegal mass whaling operations by Soviet Union with supports by Japan (it is said that if these illegal operations had not taken place, the numbers of whales in New Zealand would have been three to four times larger than those of today ). The first documented return of
600-502: The land, but settled for two horses in 1844. The government review of the land purchase in 1844 awarded Mair only 414 acres (1.7 km), but Mair had sold his interest in the land to Logan Campbell . Campbell pursued his claim to the remainder of the land. A group of settlers from Nova Scotia , led by the Rev. Norman McLeod, settled at McLeod Bay in about 1855 although the ownership of the land had not been settled. In 1861, Campbell received
630-630: The largest being Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple New Zealand in Auckland . Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple South Island in Christchurch 's Riccarton Road opened in 2007; it was designed by Warren and Mahoney . Closed after the 2011 Christchurch earthquake , the temple reopened in August 2016. The Bodhinyanarama Monastery in Stokes Valley , Lower Hutt was established in the 1980s, with
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#1732787204302660-478: The monastery complex constructed in 1992. Vimutti Buddhist Monastery was established near Bombay and Ararimu in rural southern Auckland Region in early 2000. Both monasteries belong to the Forest Tradition of Ajahn Chah . Wat Lao Buddharam in Ōtāhuhu , Auckland, was constructed by Laotian refugees in 1989, and Ratanadipa Buddhist Temple, a Burmese community temple, was established in 2002 by
690-440: The rich diversity of traditions in the country. According to the 2006 Census, Buddhism constituted 1.4% of the population of New Zealand. It slightly increased to 1.5% in the 2013 census. Most of the Buddhists in New Zealand are migrants from Asia with significant New Zealanders converted to Buddhism ranging from 15,000 -20,000. According to the 2013 census, there are about 58,440 Buddhists in New Zealand. The converts to Buddhism
720-774: The right to buy 1,800 acres (10 km) at 10/- an acre, and was granted 910 acres (3.7 km) which he sold to the Nova Scotians. On 8 February 1907 a tugboat named Awarua , belonging to the Devonport Steam Ferry Company , struck an uncharted rock and sunk near the Whangārei Heads. She left for Kauri Mount to pick up logs to be delivered to Auckland . The ship was built in Blackwall, England in 1884 and weighed 159 tons. The crew all survived. Statistics New Zealand describes Whangārei Heads as
750-629: The southern right whales into the harbour was in 2002. Smaller cetaceans such as dolphins and killer whales (orcas) can be observed in the harbour more frequently. Buddhism in New Zealand Buddhism is New Zealand's third-largest religion after Christianity and Hinduism standing at 1.5% of the population of New Zealand. Buddhism originates in Asia and was introduced to New Zealand by immigrants from East Asia . The first Buddhists in New Zealand were Chinese diggers in
780-579: The upper reaches of the harbour to provide rail access to a new wharf built at Onerahi , as the existing wharf in the town basin was unreachable for some craft. This further promoted the harbour as an important feature to the development of Whangārei. In 2006, two marine reserves were opened in Whangārei Harbour. Whangarei Harbour Marine Reserve is located in an inter-tidal area between Onerahi and Waikaraka, and another around Motukaroro Island, at Reotahi, Whangārei Heads . The Motukaroro Island reserve
810-511: Was spoken by 98.1%, Māori language by 1.3%, and other languages by 6.0%. No language could be spoken by 1.6% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.6%. The percentage of people born overseas was 20.6, compared with 28.8% nationally. Religious affiliations were 25.0% Christian , 0.3% Hindu , 0.6% Māori religious beliefs , 0.3% Buddhist , 0.3% New Age , and 0.9% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 65.8%, and 7.0% of people did not answer
840-511: Was spoken by 98.1%, Māori language by 1.5%, and other languages by 6.3%. No language could be spoken by 1.5% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.6%. The percentage of people born overseas was 20.8, compared with 28.8% nationally. Religious affiliations were 22.4% Christian , 0.2% Hindu , 0.4% Māori religious beliefs , 0.4% Buddhist , 0.4% New Age , and 0.8% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 68.1%, and 7.1% of people did not answer
870-402: Was that 303 (39.0%) people were employed full-time, 129 (16.6%) were part-time, and 18 (2.3%) were unemployed. Bream Head statistical area covers 52.18 km (20.15 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 1,630 as of June 2024, with a population density of 31 people per km. Bream Head had a population of 1,431 in the 2023 New Zealand census , an increase of 39 people (2.8%) since
900-412: Was that 456 (39.1%) people were employed full-time, 207 (17.7%) were part-time, and 24 (2.1%) were unemployed. Whangarei Heads School is a coeducational full primary (years 1–8) school with a roll of 161 students as of August 2024. The school was established in 1858, and is the second oldest school still in operation on its original site in the country. Whang%C4%81rei Harbour Whangārei Harbour
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