Rangitane, Northland Explained

Rangitane
Area Total Km2:3.30
Population Density Km2:auto
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:New Zealand
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Northland Region
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Far North District
Subdivision Type3:Ward
Subdivision Name3:Bay of Islands/Whangaroa
Subdivision Type4:Community
Subdivision Name4:Bay of Islands-Whangaroa
Subdivision Type5:Subdivision
Subdivision Name5:Kerikeri
Leader Title:Territorial Authority
Leader Name:Far North District Council
Leader Title1:Regional council
Leader Name1:Northland Regional Council
Leader Title2:Mayor of Far North
Leader Title3:Northland MP
Leader Title4:Te Tai Tokerau MP
Seat Type:Electorates
Coordinates:-35.196°N 174°W

Rangitane or Rangitāne is a settlement on the east bank of the Rangitane River and the northern shore of the Kerikeri Inlet in the Far North District of New Zealand. It is 13 km north-west of Kerikeri by road.

In early 2021 an upgrade to the boat ramp and marine facilities at Rangitane was announced.[1] The upgrade plan was approved for fast-track consenting in September[2] but was put on hold in January 2022.[3]

Demographics

Statistics New Zealand describes Rangitāne as a rural settlement. It covers 3.3km2[4] and had an estimated population of as of with a population density of people per km2. Rangitāne is part of the larger Rangitane-Purerua statistical area.

Rangitāne had a population of 366 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 15 people (4.3%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 96 people (35.6%) since the 2013 census. There were 183 males and 183 females in 144 dwellings.[5] 0.8% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 51.7 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 66 people (18.0%) aged under 15 years, 24 (6.6%) aged 15 to 29, 186 (50.8%) aged 30 to 64, and 93 (25.4%) aged 65 or older.

People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 92.6% European (Pākehā); 17.2% Māori; 4.1% Pasifika; 1.6% Asian; 2.5% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 3.3% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 98.4%, Māori language by 2.5%, and other languages by 13.1%. No language could be spoken by 1.6% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.8%. The percentage of people born overseas was 27.0, compared with 28.8% nationally.

Religious affiliations were 26.2% Christian, 0.8% Māori religious beliefs, 0.8% Buddhist, 0.8% New Age, and 2.5% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 62.3%, and 7.4% of people did not answer the census question.

Of those at least 15 years old, 60 (20.0%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 168 (56.0%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 57 (19.0%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $39,200, compared with $41,500 nationally. 33 people (11.0%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 129 (43.0%) people were employed full-time, 42 (14.0%) were part-time, and 3 (1.0%) were unemployed.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rangitane boat ramp upgrade welcomed. Far North District Council. 15 January 2021.
  2. News: Fast-tracking approved for controversial Kerikeri boat ramp, reclamation. Northern Advocate. 14 September 2021. Peter. de Graaf.
  3. News: Controversial $3.7m Kerikeri Inlet reclamation plan on hold. Northern Advocate. subscription. 26 January 2022. Peter. de Graaf.
  4. Web site: ArcGIS Web Application. 1 May 2024. statsnz.maps.arcgis.com.
  5. Web site: https://explore.data.stats.govt.nz/vis?fs[0=2023%20Census%2C0%7CTotals%20by%20topic%23CAT_TOTALS_BY_TOPIC%23&pg=0&fc=Variable%20codes&bp=true&snb=9&df[ds]=ds-nsiws-disseminate&df[id]=CEN23_TBT_005&df[ag]=STATSNZ&df[vs]=1.0&dq=doTotal%2Bdo1.1024.2023&ly[rw]=CEN23_TBT_DWD_003 Totals by topic for dwellings, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses]. Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. 3 October 2024.
  6. Web site: https://explore.data.stats.govt.nz/vis?fs[0=2023%20Census%2C0%7CTotals%20by%20topic%23CAT_TOTALS_BY_TOPIC%23&pg=0&fc=Variable%20codes&bp=true&snb=9&df[ds]=ds-nsiws-disseminate&df[id]=CEN23_TBT_008&df[ag]=STATSNZ&df[vs]=1.0&dq=hq011%2Bhq010%2Bhq009%2Bhq008%2Bhq007%2Bhq006%2Bhq005%2Bhq004%2Bhq003%2Bhq002%2Bhq001%2Bhq000%2Bws1%2Bsp99%2Bra80%2Bra08%2Bra07%2Bra06%2Bra05%2Bra01%2Bra04%2Bra03%2Bra02%2Bra00%2Brb1%2Bls66%2Bls03%2Bls02%2Bls05%2Bls04%2Bls01%2Beg6%2Beg5%2Beg4%2Beg3%2Beg2%2Beg1%2BbiTotal%2Bbi0%2Bbi1%2BasTotalLG%2Bas4%2Bas3%2Bas2%2Bas1%2Bws4%2Bws3%2Bws2%2Bge3%2Bge2%2Bge1%2Brc%2BasMed%2BegTotal%2BlsTotal%2BgeTotal%2BrbTotal%2BraTotal%2BhqTotal%2BibTotal%2Bibmed%2BwsTotal.1024.2013%2B2018%2B2023&to[TIME]=false&ly[rw]=CEN23_TBT_IND_003&ly[cl]=CEN23_YEAR_001 Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses]. Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. 3 October 2024. Rangitāne (1024).