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Rongotea
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Rongotea is a small rural village in the Manawatū District of the Manawatū-Whanganui region of New Zealand on the western Manawatū Plains, approximately 19 km (12 mi) northwest of the region's main city, Palmerston North.
Key Information
History
[edit]In the late 1860s, the Government put the Carnarvon Block up for sale, along with the neighbouring Sandon Block.[6]
Demographics
[edit]Rongotea is described by Stats NZ as a rural settlement. It covers 0.58 km2 (0.22 sq mi)[4] and had an estimated population of 690 as of June 2025,[5] with a population density of 1,190 people per km2. It is part of the larger Awahuri statistical area.[7]
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 618 | — |
| 2013 | 627 | +0.21% |
| 2018 | 642 | +0.47% |
| 2023 | 690 | +1.45% |
| Source: [8][9] | ||
Rongotea had a population of 690 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 48 people (7.5%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 63 people (10.0%) since the 2013 census. There were 360 males and 330 females in 264 dwellings.[10] 2.6% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 37.7 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 147 people (21.3%) aged under 15 years, 114 (16.5%) aged 15 to 29, 303 (43.9%) aged 30 to 64, and 126 (18.3%) aged 65 or older.[8]
People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 90.0% European (Pākehā); 18.7% Māori; 2.6% Pasifika; 3.0% Asian; 1.3% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 3.5% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 97.4%, Māori by 2.2%, Samoan by 0.9%, and other languages by 3.0%. No language could be spoken by 2.6% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.4%. The percentage of people born overseas was 9.6, compared with 28.8% nationally.[8]
Religious affiliations were 25.2% Christian, 0.4% Buddhist, 1.3% New Age, and 0.9% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 63.9%, and 7.8% of people did not answer the census question.[8]
Of those at least 15 years old, 75 (13.8%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 306 (56.4%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 162 (29.8%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $41,800, compared with $41,500 nationally. 21 people (3.9%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 291 (53.6%) full-time, 78 (14.4%) part-time, and 9 (1.7%) unemployed.[8]
Awahuri statistical area
[edit]Awahuri statistical area covers 124.44 km2 (48.05 sq mi)[11] and had an estimated population of 2,190 as of June 2025,[12] with a population density of 18 people per km2.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1,767 | — |
| 2013 | 1,764 | −0.02% |
| 2018 | 1,968 | +2.21% |
| 2023 | 2,115 | +1.45% |
| The 2006 population is for a larger area of 126.36 km2. Source: [13][14] | ||
Awahuri had a population of 2,115 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 147 people (7.5%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 351 people (19.9%) since the 2013 census. There were 1,074 males, 1,032 females, and 9 people of other genders in 783 dwellings.[15] 2.6% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 40.9 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 447 people (21.1%) aged under 15 years, 315 (14.9%) aged 15 to 29, 957 (45.2%) aged 30 to 64, and 396 (18.7%) aged 65 or older.[13]
People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 91.3% European (Pākehā); 16.9% Māori; 1.6% Pasifika; 2.6% Asian; 0.6% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 2.8% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 97.4%, Māori by 3.3%, Samoan by 0.4%, and other languages by 4.0%. No language could be spoken by 2.0% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.7%. The percentage of people born overseas was 8.8, compared with 28.8% nationally.[13]
Religious affiliations were 29.9% Christian, 0.4% Hindu, 0.7% Māori religious beliefs, 0.1% Buddhist, 0.7% New Age, and 0.9% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 58.3%, and 8.9% of people did not answer the census question.[13]
Of those at least 15 years old, 291 (17.4%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 987 (59.2%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 390 (23.4%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $46,700, compared with $41,500 nationally. 174 people (10.4%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 909 (54.5%) full-time, 270 (16.2%) part-time, and 27 (1.6%) unemployed.[13]
Education
[edit]Rongotea School is a state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students,[16] with a roll of 153.[17] It opened in 1881 as Campbelltown School.[18]
Kopane School, another state primary school,[19] is located east of the main township.[20] with a roll of 47.[21] It opened in 1925.[22]
Both schools are co-educational. Rolls are as of October 2025.[23]
References
[edit]- ^ "2025 Triennial Elections Declaration of Result" (PDF). Electionz. Retrieved 18 October 2025.
- ^ "Rangitīkei - Official Result". electionresults. Electoral Commission. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
- ^ "Te Tai Hauāuru - Official Result". Retrieved 20 April 2025.
- ^ a b "Stats NZ Geographic Data Service". Urban Rural 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 11 December 2025.
- ^ a b "Subnational population estimates - Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- ^ "4. Ōhakea to Longburn – Manawatū and Horowhenua places – Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand". Teara.govt.nz. 1 May 1987. Retrieved 29 October 2012.
- ^ "Geographic Boundary Viewer". Stats NZ. Urban Rural – 2023 and Statistical Area 2 – 2023.
- ^ a b c d e "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Rongotea (1356). Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7018094–7018097 and 7018102.
- ^ "Totals by topic for dwellings, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "Stats NZ Geographic Data Service". Statistical Area 2 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 11 December 2025.
- ^ "Subnational population estimates - Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Awahuri (227500). Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Awahuri (227500). 2018 Census place summary: Awahuri
- ^ "Totals by topic for dwellings, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "Rongotea School Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
- ^ "Rongotea School Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.
- ^ "Rongotea School". Manawatū Heritage. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
- ^ "Kopane School Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
- ^ "Kopane School Official School Website". kopane.school.nz.
- ^ "Kopane School Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.
- ^ "History". Kopane School. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 1 October 2025.
Further reading
[edit]- "Kopane School 90th Jubilee 2015". Kopane School. Retrieved 11 December 2025.