Pukehangi

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Pukehangi
Suburb of Rotorua Lakes
CountryNew Zealand
CityRotorua Lakes
Electoral wardWest
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total5,277
Western Heights
Ngongotahā Valley
Pukehangi
 Mangakakahi
Fordlands Sunnybrook

Pukehangi is a western suburb of Rotorua in the Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand's North Island.

History[]

In 2017, Rotorua District Council identified Pukehangi as a key area for future residential development.[2] An 89-section subdivision and a 33-section subdivision were both announced that year.[3] More sections were due to become available in 2019.[4]

In December 2018, landowners of farmland west of the suburb sought planning consent to develop new residential areas.[5] The plan change was approved by the Rotorua District Council and Ministry for the Environment during 2019.[6][7] It was opened up it to public submissions in January 2020.[7]

In 2019, a Pukehangi rental home was the subject of a 7-month legal dispute between a landlord and tenant, which ended with the High Court terminating the tenancy.[8]

Demographics[]

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
20064,941—    
20134,887−0.16%
20185,277+1.55%
Source: [1]

Pukehangi, comprising the statistical areas of Pukehangi North and Pukehangi South, had a population of 5,277 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 390 people (8.0%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 336 people (6.8%) since the 2006 census. There were 1,758 households. There were 2,496 males and 2,778 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.9 males per female, with 1,362 people (25.8%) aged under 15 years, 1,080 (20.5%) aged 15 to 29, 2,151 (40.8%) aged 30 to 64, and 684 (13.0%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 65.5% European/Pākehā, 44.7% Māori, 5.7% Pacific peoples, 5.9% Asian, and 1.4% other ethnicities (totals add to more than 100% since people could identify with multiple ethnicities).

The proportion of people born overseas was 13.4%, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people objected to giving their religion, 53.6% had no religion, 34.8% were Christian, 1.0% were Hindu, 0.5% were Buddhist and 3.8% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 528 (13.5%) people had a bachelor or higher degree, and 861 (22.0%) people had no formal qualifications. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 1,911 (48.8%) people were employed full-time, 576 (14.7%) were part-time, and 285 (7.3%) were unemployed.[1]

Individual statistical areas
Name Population Median age Median income
Pukehangi North 2,706 28.0 years $22,900[9]
Pukehangi South 2,571 40.2 years $32,800[10]
New Zealand 37.4 years $31,800

References[]

  1. ^ a b c "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Pukehangi North (199100) and Pukehangi South (199200).
  2. ^ Guy, Alice (15 September 2017). "Rotorua's Pukehangi, Ngongotaha and Eastside key areas for development". New Zealand Media and Entertainment. Rotorua Daily Post.
  3. ^ Arthur-Worsop, Stephanie (17 June 2017). "33 lot subdivision goes up for sale". New Zealand Media and Entertainment. Rotorua Daily Post.
  4. ^ Olley, Samantha (10 January 2019). "126 new Rotorua homes consented in 2018 but many more needed". New Zealand Media and Entertainment. Rotorua Daily Post.
  5. ^ Makiha, Kelly (6 December 2018). "Residential plans for farmland bordering Pukehangi, west of Rotorua". No. New Zealand Media and Entertainment. Rotorua Daily Post.
  6. ^ Sparks, Zizi (28 March 2019). "Council recommends Government process to free up land for housing in Pukehangi quickly". New Zealand Media and Entertainment. Rotorua Daily Post.
  7. ^ a b "Pukehangi Heights Plan Change proceeds". scoop.co.nz. Rotorua District Council. 21 January 2020.
  8. ^ Sparks, Zizi (20 November 2019). "Tenancy Tribunal finding gives Rotorua landlord possession, 229 days after 90-day notice issued". New Zealand Media and Entertainment. Rotorua Daily Post.
  9. ^ 2018 Census place summary: Pukehangi North
  10. ^ 2018 Census place summary: Pukehangi South

Coordinates: 38°08′11″S 176°12′28″E / 38.136306°S 176.207755°E / -38.136306; 176.207755

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