Koitiata

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Koitiata
Settlement
Koitiata.jpg
Coordinates: 40°04′28″S 175°08′23″E / 40.07444°S 175.13972°E / -40.07444; 175.13972Coordinates: 40°04′28″S 175°08′23″E / 40.07444°S 175.13972°E / -40.07444; 175.13972
CountryNew Zealand
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Territorial authorityRangitikei District
WardSouthern
Government
 • MayorAndy Watson
 • MPIan McKelvie
Area
[1]
 • Total0.21 km2 (0.08 sq mi)
Population
 (2018 census)[2]
 • Total128
 • Density610/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
Websitewww.koitiata.nz

Koitiata is a settlement located in the southwestern part of Rangitikei District of the Manawatū-Whanganui region of New Zealand's North Island. At the time of the 2018 census, Koitiata had a population of 128.[2] Marton is located 24 km to the east and Whanganui is located 29 km to the northwest. Nearby Koitiata is .

Government and politics[]

Local government[]

Main article: Rangitikei District Council

As part of the Rangitikei District, the current Mayor of Rangitikei since 2013 is Andy Watson.[3]

Koitiata forms part of the Turakina ward of the Rangitikei District Council, which elects one of the eleven district councillors. The one representative of the ward is Soraya Peke-Mason.[4] The mayor and councillors are all due for re-election in October 2016.[5]

National government[]

Koitiata, like the rest of the Rangitikei District, is located in the general electorate of Rangitīkei and in the Māori electorate of Te Tai Hauāuru.[6] Rangitīkei is a safe National Party seat since the 1938 election with the exception of 1978–1984 when it was held by Bruce Beetham of the Social Credit Party. Since 2011 it is held by Ian McKelvie.[7]

Te Tai Hauāuru is a more volatile seat, having been held by three different parties since 1996, i.e. New Zealand First, the Māori Party and the Labour Party.[8] Since 2014 it is held by Adrian Rurawhe of the Labour Party.[9]

Education[]

See also: List of schools in Manawatū-Whanganui § Rangitikei District

The nearest primary school is Turakina School in Turakina and the nearest secondary schools are in Whanganui and Marton.

Demographics[]

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
2001 114—    
2006 93−3.99%
2013 108+2.16%
2018 128+3.46%
Source: [2]
Beach at Koitiata

Koitiata is defined by Statistics New Zealand as a rural settlement and covers 0.21 km2 (0.081 sq mi). It is part of the wider Turakina statistical area, which covers 276.64 km2 (106.81 sq mi).[1]

The population of Koitiata was 128 in the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 20 (18.5%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 35 (37.6%) since the 2006 census. There were 75 males and 54 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.39 males per female. Ethnicities were 120 people (93.8%) European/Pākehā and 9 (7.0%) Māori (totals add to more than 100% since people could identify with multiple ethnicities). Of the total population, 12 people (9.4%) were under 15 years old, 9 (7.0%) were 15–29, 69 (53.9%) were 30–64, and 42 (32.8%) were over 65.[2]

Transport[]

State Highway 3 State Highway 3 NZ.svg is located 8 km to the northeast of Koitiata. This national state highway connects Woodville (25 km east of Palmerston North) and Hamilton via New Plymouth.

The nearest airport is Whanganui Airport, located 30 km to the northwest of the town.

Fusilier shipwreck[]

About 8 km (5.0 mi) south of Koitiata[10] the 404 ton, iron barque, Fusilier, was blown onto the coast on 16 January 1884.[11] She was 24 years old[12] and had been sailing in ballast from Wellington to Adelaide.[13] Attempts to refloat her[14] were abandoned[15] The Fusilier is now in the sand dunes, about 200 yd (180 m) from the highest tides.[16]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d "Age and sex by ethnic group (grouped total response), for census usually resident population counts, 2006, 2013, and 2018 Censuses (urban rural areas)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
  3. ^ Wallis, Anna (14 October 2013). "Watson wins Rangitikei chain". Wanganui Chronicle – nzherald.co.nz. Retrieved 1 February 2016.
  4. ^ "Councillors". Rangitikei District Council. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
  5. ^ "Local Electoral Act 2001". Parliamentary Counsel Office. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
  6. ^ "Find my Electorate". Electoral Commission. Retrieved 1 February 2016.
  7. ^ "Rangitīkei Electorate Profile". New Zealand Parliament. 30 September 2012. Retrieved 1 February 2016.
  8. ^ "Te Tai Hauāuru Electorate Profile". New Zealand Parliament. 30 September 2012. Retrieved 1 February 2016.
  9. ^ "Rurawhe, Adrian". New Zealand Parliament. 4 December 2015. Retrieved 1 February 2016.
  10. ^ "Fusilier, Manawatu-Wanganui". NZ Topo Map. Retrieved 2022-01-02.
  11. ^ "A BARQUE ASHORE. MANAWATU STANDARD". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 17 Jan 1884. Retrieved 2022-01-02.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  12. ^ "WRECK OF THE FUSILEER. WANGANUI HERALD". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 18 Jan 1884. Retrieved 2022-01-02.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  13. ^ "THE CAREER OF THE FUSILIER. WANGANUI HERALD". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 19 Jan 1884. Retrieved 2022-01-02.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  14. ^ "8: The fatal coast". nzetc.victoria.ac.nz. Retrieved 2022-01-02.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  15. ^ "WANGANUI HERALD". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 30 May 1884. Retrieved 2022-01-02.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  16. ^ "The Wreck of the Fusilier". manawatuheritage.pncc.govt.nz. Retrieved 2022-01-02.

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