Morningside, Whangārei

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Morningside
Suburb of Whangarei District
CountryNew Zealand
CityWhangarei District
Population
 (2018)
 • Total2,340
Woodhill Whangārei Central Riverside
Horahora
Morningside
 (Whangārei Harbour)
Raumanga Port Whangārei

Morningside is a suburb to the south of Whangārei in Northland, New Zealand.[1] Morningside railway housing settlement still substantially exists. Many of the houses have been considerably modified, but one 1939 house is protected by NZHPT Category II listing, number 7745.[2]

Demographics[]

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
20062,127—    
20132,067−0.41%
20182,340+2.51%
Source: [3]

Morningside had a population of 2,340 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 273 people (13.2%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 213 people (10.0%) since the 2006 census. There were 840 households. There were 1,170 males and 1,170 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.0 males per female. Of the total population, 495 people (21.2%) were aged up to 15 years, 528 (22.6%) were 15 to 29, 1,026 (43.8%) were 30 to 64, and 291 (12.4%) were 65 or older. Figures may not add up to the total due to rounding.

Ethnicities were 65.9% European/Pākehā, 43.7% Māori, 5.6% Pacific peoples, 7.6% Asian, and 1.4% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

The percentage of people born overseas was 14.9, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people objected to giving their religion, 51.0% had no religion, 33.1% were Christian, and 9.1% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 273 (14.8%) people had a bachelor or higher degree, and 432 (23.4%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $25,700. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 885 (48.0%) people were employed full-time, 261 (14.1%) were part-time, and 96 (5.2%) were unemployed.[3]

Culture[]

Terenga Parāoa Marae and Kaka Porowini meeting house are located in Morningside. The marae is affiliated with the Ngāpuhi hapū of Uri o Te Tangata.[4][5]

Education[]

Morningside School is a coeducational contributing primary (years 1-6) school with a roll of 344 students as of November 2021.[6][7]

Christian Renewal School is a composite state integrated co-educational secondary and primary (years 1–13) school with a roll of 202 students as of November 2021.[6] Around 110 of those students are in high school (years 9–13), as of June 2018. The school was established in 1993 and integrated into the state system in 1997.[8] The secondary half of the school is situated upstairs, and the primary downstairs. The school operates in the Christian Renewal buildings, beside the Renew Church work buildings and auditorium.[9]

Notes[]

  1. ^ Roger Smith, GeographX (2005). The Geographic Atlas of New Zealand. Robbie Burton. pp. map 24. ISBN 1-877333-20-4.
  2. ^ "Railway House (Former)". www.heritage.org.nz. 14 May 2008. Retrieved 3 May 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Morningside (Whangarei District) (107500). 2018 Census place summary: Morningside (Whangarei District)
  4. ^ "Te Kāhui Māngai directory". tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri.
  5. ^ "Māori Maps". maorimaps.com. Te Potiki National Trust.
  6. ^ a b "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
  7. ^ Education Counts: Morningside School
  8. ^ Education Counts: Christian Renewal School
  9. ^ "Supplementary Review Report: Christian Renewal School". Education Review Office. May 2005.

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Coordinates: 35°44′17″S 174°19′13″E / 35.738107°S 174.320385°E / -35.738107; 174.320385

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