Makikihi
Makikihi Mākikihi | |
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Rural settlement | |
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Coordinates:
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Government | |
• Territorial authority | Waimate District Council |
• Regional council | Environment Canterbury |
• Mayor of Waimate | Craig Rowley |
• Waitaki MP | Miles Anderson |
• Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
Area [1] | |
• Total | 0.33 km2 (0.13 sq mi) |
Population (June 2023)[2] | |
• Total | 90 |
• Density | 270/km2 (710/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+12 (New Zealand Standard Time) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (New Zealand Daylight Time) |
Area code | 03 |
Makikihi is a small town in the Waimate District of south Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island. It is located on State Highway 1 12.2 kilometres south of Saint Andrews, Canterbury, and 15.5 kilometres northeast of Waimate. It is close to the mouth of Makikihi River.[3]
Demographics
Makikihi is described as a rural settlement by Statistics New Zealand, and covers 0.33 km2 (0.13 sq mi).[1] It had an estimated population of 90 as of June 2023,[2] with a population density of 273 people per km2. The settlement is part of the larger Makikihi-Willowbridge statistical area.
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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2006 | 72 | — |
2013 | 72 | +0.00% |
2018 | 84 | +3.13% |
Source: [4] |
Makikihi had a population of 84 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 12 people (16.7%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 12 people (16.7%) since the 2006 census. There were 30 households, comprising 45 males and 36 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.25 males per female. The median age was 47.7 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 9 people (10.7%) aged under 15 years, 12 (14.3%) aged 15 to 29, 39 (46.4%) aged 30 to 64, and 21 (25.0%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 85.7% European/Pākehā, 10.7% Māori, 3.6% Pasifika, and 10.7% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 50.0% had no religion, and 32.1% were Christian.
Of those at least 15 years old, 3 (4.0%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 21 (28.0%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $21,400, compared with $31,800 nationally. 3 people (4.0%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 36 (48.0%) people were employed full-time, 9 (12.0%) were part-time, and 3 (4.0%) were unemployed.[4]
Makikihi-Willowbridge statistical area
The Makikihi-Willowbridge statistical area includes Hook and Studholme, and extends to Waimate but does not include it. It covers 295.03 km2 (113.91 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 1,090 as of June 2023,[5] with a population density of 3.7 people per km2.
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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2006 | 984 | — |
2013 | 993 | +0.13% |
2018 | 1,008 | +0.30% |
Source: [6] |
Makikihi-Willowbridge had a population of 1,008 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 15 people (1.5%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 24 people (2.4%) since the 2006 census. There were 396 households, comprising 543 males and 465 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.17 males per female. The median age was 46.5 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 171 people (17.0%) aged under 15 years, 150 (14.9%) aged 15 to 29, 498 (49.4%) aged 30 to 64, and 189 (18.8%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 89.9% European/Pākehā, 6.8% Māori, 1.5% Pasifika, 5.1% Asian, and 1.8% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
The percentage of people born overseas was 16.4, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 49.1% had no religion, 41.4% were Christian, 0.3% were Buddhist and 0.6% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 99 (11.8%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 198 (23.7%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $31,800, compared with $31,800 nationally. 138 people (16.5%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 450 (53.8%) people were employed full-time, 144 (17.2%) were part-time, and 21 (2.5%) were unemployed.[6]
Education
Makikihi School is a full primary school serving years 1 to 8,[7] with a roll of 27 students as of February 2024.[8] The school opened in 1881.[9]
References
- ^ a b c "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ a b "Subnational population estimates (RC, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (regional councils); "Subnational population estimates (TA, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (territorial authorities); "Subnational population estimates (urban rural), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (urban areas)
- ^ Harriss, Gavin (July 2021). "NZ Topo Map" (Map). Makikihi, Canterbury.
- ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7027601.
- ^ "Population estimate tables - NZ.Stat". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Makikihi-Willowbridge (342400). 2018 Census place summary: Makikihi-Willowbridge
- ^ Education Counts: Makikihi School
- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ^ "Home". Makikihi School. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
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