Ruapehu District
Ruapehu District is a territorial authority in the centre of New Zealand's North Island.
Ruapehu District | |
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 Mount Ruapehu in the Ruapehu District along Ruatiti Road | |
 Location of the Ruapehu District | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Island | North Island |
| Region | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Wards |
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| Named for | Mount Ruapehu |
| Seat | Taumarunui |
| Towns | |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Don Cameron |
| • Deputy Mayor | Karen Ngatai |
| • Chief Executive | Clive Manley |
| • Territorial authority | Ruapehu District Council |
| Area | |
| • Land | 6,734.41 km2 (2,600.17 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 2,797 m (9,177 ft) |
| Population (June 2021)[2] | |
| • Total | 12,900 |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
| Area code(s) | 07 (northern and central) 06 (southern) |
| Website | Ruapehu District Council |
It has an area of 6,734 square kilometers and the district's population in June 2021 was 12,900.[2]
Features
The district is landlocked, and contains the western half of the Tongariro National Park, including Mount Ruapehu and the western sides of Mount Ngauruhoe and Mount Tongariro, as well as part of the Whanganui National Park. The district is also home to the world-famous Raurimu Spiral on the North Island Main Trunk railway line.
The tourist towns of Raetihi, Whakapapa Village, National Park and Ohakune are located near Mount Ruapehu in the south east of the district. Waiouru, with an elevation of 815 metres, is in the extreme south east of the district and houses the large Waiouru Army Camp. The southern section of the infamous Desert Road section of State Highway 1 runs through the east of the district, from Waiouru to Rangipo.
Demographics
Ruapehu District covers 6,734.41 km2 (2,600.17 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 12,900 as of June 2021,[2] with a population density of 1.9 people per km2.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 13,572 | — |
| 2013 | 11,844 | −1.93% |
| 2018 | 12,309 | +0.77% |
| Source: [3] | ||
Ruapehu District had a population of 12,309 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 465 people (3.9%) since the 2013 census, and a decrease of 1,263 people (−9.3%) since the 2006 census. There were 4,617 households. There were 6,288 males and 6,021 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.04 males per female. The median age was 39.0 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 2,715 people (22.1%) aged under 15 years, 2,208 (17.9%) aged 15 to 29, 5,454 (44.3%) aged 30 to 64, and 1,932 (15.7%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 68.8% European/Pākehā, 43.4% Māori, 2.8% Pacific peoples, 3.4% Asian, and 1.7% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
The percentage of people born overseas was 10.4, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people objected to giving their religion, 51.1% had no religion, 33.0% were Christian, 0.7% were Hindu, 0.1% were Muslim, 0.5% were Buddhist and 6.5% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 1,026 (10.7%) people had a bachelor or higher degree, and 2,466 (25.7%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $25,300, compared with $31,800 nationally. 948 people (9.9%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 4,719 (49.2%) people were employed full-time, 1,431 (14.9%) were part-time, and 483 (5.0%) were unemployed.[3]
| Name | Area (km2) | Population | Density (per km2) | Households | Median age | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohura Ward | 2,011.70 | 1,020 | 0.51 | 423 | 43.4 years | $27,300 |
| Taumarunui Ward | 635.49 | 5,973 | 9.40 | 2,283 | 42.1 years | $22,200 |
| National Park Ward | 1,375.29 | 1,050 | 0.76 | 411 | 41.3 years | $30,800 |
| Waimarino-Waiouru Ward | 2,711.94 | 4,260 | 1.57 | 1,500 | 34.5 years | $31,500 |
| New Zealand | 37.4 years | $31,800 |
Local representation
Ruapehu District Council
The Ruapehu District Council was established by the 1989 local government reforms. It was formed from the Taumarunui Borough Council, Taumarunui County Council, Waimarino District Council and parts of the Rangitikei County, Taupo District, Waitomo District and Stratford District councils.[4]
The council is made up of 12 elected councillors including a mayor and deputy mayor. The district is also served by 2 Community Boards and a Ward Committee with the same functions and powers as the Community Boards.
Mayor
The current mayor of the Ruapehu District is Don Cameron, with Karen Ngatai as the deputy mayor.
Council
- Taumarunui/Ohura♮ Ward Committee; 6 members; 5 councillors from Taumarunui, and 1 Ohura Ward Councillors.
- Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board; 6 members; 2 Ward Councillors (appointed); 4 elected community representatives.
- National Park Community Board; 5 members; 1 Ward Councillor; 4 elected community representatives.
Note:
♮ - The Taumarunui/Ohura Ward Committee is the community board for Taumarunui and Ohura Wards and the council has given it the same powers and functions as the community boards.[5]
References
- "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
- "Population estimate tables - NZ.Stat". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
- "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Ruapehu District (036). 2018 Census place summary: Ruapehu District
- "Ruapehu District Council". Archives Central. 23 April 2014. Retrieved 21 July 2019.
- Elected Representatives - Ruapehu District Council
External links
- Ruapehu District Council
- Map of the District
- Map of boundaries for all regional, district and city councils in New Zealand - north, south
- Ruapehu Districts RTO 'Visit Ruapehu'
