Hiwinui
Hiwinui | |
|---|---|
Settlement | |
Interactive map of Hiwinui | |
| Coordinates: 40°16′16″S 175°42′07″E / 40.271°S 175.702°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| District | Manawatū District |
| Ward |
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| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Manawatū District Council |
| • Regional council | Horizons Regional Council |
| • Mayor of Manawatu | Michael Ford[1] |
| • Rangitīkei MP | Suze Redmayne[2] |
| • Te Tai Hauāuru MP | Debbie Ngarewa-Packer[3] |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.42 km2 (0.93 sq mi) |
| Elevation [5]: 6 | 204 m (669 ft) |
| Population (June 2025)[6] | |
• Total | 410 |
| • Density | 170/km2 (440/sq mi) |
Hiwinui is a settlement in Manawatū District, in the Manawatū-Whanganui region in New Zealand's central North Island.
"Hiwinui" means "big ridge" in the Māori language.[7]
History
The Hiwinui area was originally settled by the Rangitāne iwi. Land was purchased by the government in the 1860s and resold to pākehā settlers, who converted the forest to farmland.[5]: 4
Demographics
Hiwinui is described by Stats NZ as a rural settlement. It covers 2.42 km2 (0.93 sq mi)[4] and had an estimated population of 410 as of June 2025,[6] with a population density of 169 people per km2. It is part of the larger Taonui statistical area.[8]
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 174 | — |
| 2013 | 243 | +4.89% |
| 2018 | 336 | +6.70% |
| 2023 | 384 | +2.71% |
| Source: [9][10] | ||
Hiwinui had a population of 384 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 48 people (14.3%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 141 people (58.0%) since the 2013 census. There were 189 males, 192 females, and 3 people of other genders in 111 dwellings.[11] 1.6% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 38.4 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 108 people (28.1%) aged under 15 years, 45 (11.7%) aged 15 to 29, 189 (49.2%) aged 30 to 64, and 42 (10.9%) aged 65 or older.[9]
People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 95.3% European (Pākehā), 11.7% Māori, 1.6% Pasifika, 1.6% Asian, and 3.9% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 98.4%, Māori by 1.6%, and other languages by 4.7%. No language could be spoken by 2.3% (e.g. too young to talk). The percentage of people born overseas was 10.9, compared with 28.8% nationally.[9]
The sole religious affiliation given was 21.9% Christian. People who answered that they had no religion were 72.7%, and 5.5% of people did not answer the census question.[9]
Of those at least 15 years old, 84 (30.4%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 159 (57.6%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 36 (13.0%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $60,700, compared with $41,500 nationally. 60 people (21.7%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 159 (57.6%) full-time, 42 (15.2%) part-time, and 3 (1.1%) unemployed.[9]
Taonui statistical area
Taonui statistical area, which also includes Colyton, covers 165.77 km2 (64.00 sq mi)[12] and had an estimated population of 2,120 as of June 2025,[13] with a population density of 13 people per km2.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1,230 | — |
| 2013 | 1,437 | +2.25% |
| 2018 | 1,599 | +2.16% |
| 2023 | 1,965 | +4.21% |
| Source: [14][15] | ||
Taonui had a population of 1,965 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 366 people (22.9%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 528 people (36.7%) since the 2013 census. There were 981 males, 975 females, and 9 people of other genders in 663 dwellings.[16] 1.7% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 40.0 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 453 people (23.1%) aged under 15 years, 276 (14.0%) aged 15 to 29, 966 (49.2%) aged 30 to 64, and 270 (13.7%) aged 65 or older.[14]
People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 93.3% European (Pākehā); 13.1% Māori; 2.0% Pasifika; 2.1% Asian; 0.2% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 4.3% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 97.7%, Māori by 2.7%, Samoan by 0.9%, and other languages by 5.3%. No language could be spoken by 2.0% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.8%. The percentage of people born overseas was 11.0, compared with 28.8% nationally.[14]
Religious affiliations were 28.5% Christian, 0.3% Islam, 0.3% Māori religious beliefs, 0.2% Buddhist, 0.3% New Age, and 0.8% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 62.1%, and 7.6% of people did not answer the census question.[14]
Of those at least 15 years old, 369 (24.4%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 891 (58.9%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 252 (16.7%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $53,500, compared with $41,500 nationally. 255 people (16.9%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 900 (59.5%) full-time, 267 (17.7%) part-time, and 18 (1.2%) unemployed.[14]
Education
Hiwinui School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students.[17] It has a roll of 133 as of October 2025.[18][19] The school opened in 1891.[20]
References
- ^ "2025 Triennial Elections Declaration of Result" (PDF). Electionz. Retrieved 18 October 2025.
- ^ "Rangitīkei - Official Result". electionresults. Electoral Commission. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
- ^ "Te Tai Hauāuru - Official Result". Retrieved 20 April 2025.
- ^ a b "Stats NZ Geographic Data Service". Urban Rural 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 13 December 2025.
- ^ a b "Hiwinui Community Plan" (PDF). Manawatu District Council. November 2017.
- ^ a b "Subnational population estimates - Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- ^ "About Us". Hiwinui School. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
- ^ "Geographic Boundary Viewer". Stats NZ. Urban Rural – 2023 and Statistical Area 2 – 2023.
- ^ a b c d e "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Hiwinui (1361). Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7018176 and 7018177.
- ^ "Totals by topic for dwellings, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "Stats NZ Geographic Data Service". Statistical Area 2 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 13 December 2025.
- ^ "Subnational population estimates - Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Taonui (228700). Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Taonui (228700). 2018 Census place summary: Taonui
- ^ "Totals by topic for dwellings, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "Hiwinui School Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 1 October 2025.
- ^ "Hiwinui School Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.
- ^ Tuckey, Karoline (30 October 2016). "Hiwinui School 125th birthday and lamb and calf day combined for big celebration". Manawatu Standard.