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'''Waimakariri District''' is a [[Territorial authoritiesDistricts of New Zealand|local government district]], located in the [[Canterbury, New Zealand|CanterburyRegion]] region of New Zealand's South Island. It is named after the [[Waimakariri River]], which forms the district's southern boundary, separating it from [[Christchurch|Christchurch City]] and the [[Selwyn District]]. It is bounded in the north by the [[Hurunui District]] and in the east by the Pacific Ocean.
 
The district was established on 1 April 1989 following the merger of Rangiora District and Eyre County. The district covers {{convert|22192217.12|km2}}, and is home to {{NZ population data 2018|Waimakariri district|y}} people.<ref name="NZ_population_data_2018" /> [[Rangiora]] is the district seat and largest town, with other major towns including [[Kaiapoi]], [[Oxford, New Zealand|Oxford]], [[Pegasus Town|Pegasus]] and [[Woodend, New Zealand|Woodend]].<!--Only include towns larger than 1000--->
 
The current [[Mayor of Waimakariri|district mayor]] is Dan Gordon, who was elected in the 2019 local body elections.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.waimakariri.govt.nz/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/74960/Waimakariri-District-Council-2019-Triennial-Elections-Final-FPP-Result.pdf|title=Waimakariri District Council 2019 Triennial Elections Declaration of Result|last=|first=|date=|website=Waimakariri District Council|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=7 November 2019}}</ref>
 
==Geography==
==Location of the Waimakariri District==
The Waimakariri District lies to the north of the Waimakariri River in North Canterbury. The major urban areas are Rangiora and Kaiapoi, which are respectively about 30 and 20 minutes travelling time by car from the centre of Christchurch City.
 
There are other urban settlements, including Woodend and Oxford, as well as a number of village and beach settlements.
 
The District occupies some 225,000 hectares, and extends from Pegasus Bay in the east to the Puketeraki Range in the west. It is bounded to the north by the Hurunui District.
 
==History==▼
In pre-European times there were several important Ngai Tahu settlements in the area now occupied by the Waimakariri District. The centre of Ngai Tahu was the pa of Taurakautahi, known as Kaiapoi. Today, the hapu Ngai Tuahuriri is based at Tuahiwi, to the north of Kaiapoi. People who identify themselves as having NZ Maori ancestry presently represent 8.5% of the District's population, and most of these people live in the eastern part of the District.▼
 
During the early years of European settlement, Kaiapoi developed as a river port. Rangiora was the area's main market town, and the development of Oxford was based on timber milling. The roles of the District's main urban areas have changed during recent years, mainly as the result of the rapid population growth.▼
 
During the colonial era the area was also known as Courtenay,<ref>{{cite news |title=What's In A Name? Geographic Board's Work |work=Evening Post |date=27 April 1934 |accessdate=24 June 2018 |url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19340427.2.179 }}</ref> but the Maori name Waimakariri ultimately prevailed. The township of [[Courtenay, New Zealand|Courtenay]] is today part of the [[Selwyn District]]. The name Waimakariri translates from Te Reo Māori to 'cold water', referring to the snow melt source of the river in the Southern Alps.▼
 
European settlement concentrated on the fertile soils of the plains. Until the middle of the 20th century extensive agricultural and pastoral farming predominated. More recently, horticultural and forestry have gained in importance. Today some 11% of the District's labour force is now involved with agriculture, forestry and fishing.▼
 
==Demography==
The Waimakariri District has a population of {{NZ population data 2018|Waimakariri district|y}} (as of {{NZ population data 2018|Waimakariri district||y|y||).}} The district has experienced a rapidly growing population that is predicted to continue to increase. Despite rapid growth, Waimakariri has retained its rural/small town character and a high proportion of residents are involved in an extensive range of community and recreational organisations.▼
{{Historical populations|1991|27,884|1996|32,346|2001|36,900|2006|42,834|2013|49,989|2018|59,502|percentages=pagr|source=<ref name="autogenerated1996">{{cite web|url=http://www2.stats.govt.nz/domino/external/pasfull/pasfull.nsf/web/Brochure+Waimakariri+District+%28Census+96%29+1996+Census+of+Population+and+Dwellings?open |title=Waimakariri District (Census 96) (1996 Census of Population and Dwellings) |publisher=.stats.govt.nz |date= |accessdate=2015-07-10}}</ref><ref name=stats.govt.nz>{{cite web|title=StatsMaps - 2013 Census population and dwelling map|url=http://www.stats.govt.nz/StatsMaps/Home/Maps/2013-census-population-dwelling-map.aspx|accessdate=11 December 2013}}</ref><ref name="Census 2018"/>}}▼
Waimakariri District had a population of 59,502 at the [[2018 New Zealand census]], an increase of 9,513 people (19.0%) since the [[2013 New Zealand census|2013 census]], and an increase of 16,668 people (38.9%) since the [[2006 New Zealand census|2006 census]]. There were 22,026 households. There were 29,247 males and 30,258 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.97 males per female. Of the total population, 11,412 people (19.2%) were aged up to 15 years, 9,675 (16.3%) were 15 to 29, 27,174 (45.7%) were 30 to 64, and 11,241 (18.9%) were 65 or older. Figures may not add up to the total due to rounding.▼
 
Ethnicities were 92.9% European/Pākehā, 8.6% Māori, 1.4% Pacific peoples, 2.9% Asian, and 1.8% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.▼
 
The percentage of people born overseas was 17.6, compared with 27.1% nationally.▼
 
Although some people objected to giving their religion, 53.9% had no religion, 36.0% were Christian, and 2.6% had other religions.
 
Of those at least 15 years old, 7,080 (14.7%) people had a bachelor or higher degree, and 10,050 (20.9%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $33,600. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 23,925 (49.8%) people were employed full-time, 7,806 (16.2%) were part-time, and 1,305 (2.7%) were unemployed.<ref name="Census 2018">{{NZ census 2018|Waimakariri District (059)|waimakariri-district|Waimakariri District}}</ref>▼
 
===Urban areas and settlements===
The Waimakariri district has five towns with a population over 1,000. Together, they are home to {{Rnd|({{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2018|Rangiora|y}}|R}}+{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2018|Kaiapoi|y}}|R}}+{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2018|Pegasus|y}}|R}}+{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2018|Woodend|y}}|R}}+{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2018|Oxford|y}}|R}})/{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2018|Waimakariri district|y}}|R}}*100|1}}% of the district's population.{{NZ population data 2018|4=y}}
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| align="right" |{{NZ population data 2018|Kaiapoi|y}}
| align="right" |{{Rnd|{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2018|Kaiapoi|y}}|R}}/{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2018|Waimakariri district|y}}|R}}*100|1}}%
|-▼
|[[Pegasus, New Zealand|Pegasus]]▼
| align="right" |{{NZ population data 2018|Pegasus|y}}▼
| align="right" |{{Rnd|{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2018|Pegasus|y}}|R}}/{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2018|Waimakariri district|y}}|R}}*100|1}}%▼
|-
|[[Woodend, New Zealand|Woodend]]
| align="right" |{{NZ population data 2018|Woodend|y}}
| align="right" |{{Rnd|{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2018|Woodend|y}}|R}}/{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2018|Waimakariri district|y}}|R}}*100|1}}%
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▲|[[Pegasus, New Zealand|Pegasus]]
▲| align="right" |{{NZ population data 2018|Pegasus|y}}
▲| align="right" |{{Rnd|{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2018|Pegasus|y}}|R}}/{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2018|Waimakariri district|y}}|R}}*100|1}}%
|-
|[[Oxford, New Zealand|Oxford]]
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*** '''''[[Sefton, New Zealand|Sefton]]'''''
*** '''''[[Waikuku]]'''''
*** [[Waikuku Beach, New Zealand|Waikuku Beach]]
*** '''[[Woodend, New Zealand|Woodend]]'''
*** [[Woodend Beach]]
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*** '''[[Southbrook, New Zealand|Southbrook]]'''
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▲==History==
▲In pre-European times, there were several important NgaiNgāi Tahu settlements in the area now occupied by the Waimakariri District. The centre of NgaiNgāi Tahu was the pa of Taurakautahi, known as Kaiapoi. Today, the hapu Ngai Tuahuriri is based at Tuahiwi, to the north of Kaiapoi. People who identify themselves as having NZ Maori ancestry presently represent 8.5% of the District's population, and most of these people live in the eastern part of the District.
 
▲During the early years of European settlement, Kaiapoi developed as a river port. Rangiora was the area's main market town, and the development of Oxford was based on timber milling. The roles of the District's main urban areas have changed during recent years, mainly as the result of the rapid population growth.
 
▲During the colonial era, the area was also known as Courtenay,<ref>{{cite news |title=What's In A Name? Geographic Board's Work |work=[[The Evening Post (New Zealand)|The Evening Post]] |date=27 April 1934 |accessdateaccess-date=24 June 2018 |url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19340427.2.179 }}</ref> but the Maori name Waimakariri ultimately prevailed. The township of [[Courtenay, New Zealand|Courtenay]] is today part of the [[Selwyn District]]. The name Waimakariri translates from Te Reo Māori to 'cold water', referring to the snow melt source of the river in the Southern Alps.
 
▲European settlement concentrated on the fertile soils of the plains. Until the middle of the 20th century, extensive agricultural and pastoral farming predominated. More recently, horticultural and forestry have gained in importance. Today, some 11% of the District's labour force is now involved with agriculture, forestry and fishing.
 
==Demographics==
Waimakariri District covers {{Convert|2217.12|km2||abbr=on}}<ref name="Area">{{Cite web|title=ArcGIS Web Application|url=https://statsnz.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=6f49867abe464f86ac7526552fe19787| access-date=11 March 2022|website=statsnz.maps.arcgis.com}}</ref> and had an estimated population of {{NZ population data 2018|Waimakariri district|y}} as of {{NZ population data 2018|||y|y||,}} with a population density of {{Decimals|{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2018|Waimakariri district|y}}|R}}/2217.12|0}} people per km<sup>2</sup>.
 
▲The Waimakariri District has a population of {{NZ population data 2018|Waimakariri district|y}} (as of {{NZ population data 2018|Waimakariri district||y|y||).}} The district has experienced a rapidly growing population that is predicted to continue to increase. Despite rapid growth, Waimakariri has retained its rural/small -town character and a high proportion of residents are involved in an extensive range of community and recreational organisations.
 
▲{{Historical populations|1991|27,884|1996|32,346|2001|36,900|2006|42,834|2013|49,989|2018|59,502|percentages=pagr|align=left|source=<ref name="autogenerated1996">{{cite web|url=http://www2.stats.govt.nz/domino/external/pasfull/pasfull.nsf/web/Brochure+Waimakariri+District+%28Census+96%29+1996+Census+of+Population+and+Dwellings?open |title=Waimakariri District (Census 96) (1996 Census of Population and Dwellings) |publisher=.stats.govt.nz |access-date= |accessdate=2015-07-10}}</ref><ref name=stats.govt.nz>{{cite web|title=StatsMaps - 2013 Census population and dwelling map|url=http://www.stats.govt.nz/StatsMaps/Home/Maps/2013-census-population-dwelling-map.aspx|accessdateaccess-date=11 December 2013}}</ref><ref name="Census 2018"/>}}
 
▲Waimakariri District had a population of 59,502 at the [[2018 New Zealand census]], an increase of 9,513 people (19.0%) since the [[2013 New Zealand census|2013 census]], and an increase of 16,668 people (38.9%) since the [[2006 New Zealand census|2006 census]]. There were 22,026 households. There, werecomprising 29,247 males and 30,258 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.97 males per female. OfThe themedian totalage populationwas 43.6 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 11,412 people (19.2%) were aged up tounder 15 years, 9,675 (16.3%) wereaged 15 to 29, 27,174 (45.7%) wereaged 30 to 64, and 11,241 (18.9%) wereaged 65 or older. Figures may not add up to the total due to rounding.
 
▲Ethnicities were 92.9% European/[[Pākehā]], 8.6% [[Māori people|Māori]], 1.4% Pacific[[Pasifika peoplesNew Zealanders|Pasifika]], 2.9% [[Asian New Zealanders|Asian]], and 1.8% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
 
▲The percentage of people born overseas was 17.6, compared with 27.1% nationally.
 
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 53.9% had no religion, 36.0% were [[Christianity in New Zealand|Christian]], 0.3% had [[Māori religion|Māori religious beliefs]], 0.3% were [[Hinduism in New Zealand|Hindu]], 0.2% were [[Islam in New Zealand|Muslim]], 0.2% were [[Buddhism in New Zealand|Buddhist]] and 1.5% had other religions.
 
▲Of those at least 15 years old, 7,080 (14.7%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 10,050 (20.9%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $33,600, compared with $31,800 nationally. 8,667 people (18.0%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 23,925 (49.8%) people were employed full-time, 7,806 (16.2%) were part-time, and 1,305 (2.7%) were unemployed.<ref name="Census 2018">{{NZ census 2018|Waimakariri District (059)|waimakariri-district|Waimakariri District}}</ref>
 
{| class="wikitable"
|+Individual wards
|-
!Name !! Area (km<sup>2</sup>) !! Population !! Density (per km<sup>2</sup>) || Households !! Median age !! Median income
|-
| Oxford-Ohoka Ward || style="text-align:right;"|1,619.81 || style="text-align:right;"|12,051 || style="text-align:right;"|7.44 || style="text-align:right;"|4,254 || 43.2 years || $37,700
|-
| Rangiora-Ashley Ward || style="text-align:right;"|443.29 || style="text-align:right;"|24,915 || style="text-align:right;"|56.20 || style="text-align:right;"|9,354 || 44.3 years || $31,400
|-
| Kaiapoi-Woodend Ward || style="text-align:right;"|154.02 || style="text-align:right;"|22,530 || style="text-align:right;"|146.28 || style="text-align:right;"|8,415 || 43.0 years || $34,200
|-
! New Zealand !! !! !! !! !! 37.4 years !! style="text-align:left;"| $31,800
|}
 
==Economy==
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The north-western portion of the District is hill and high country. These hills, including Mt Oxford, Mt Richardson, Mt Thomas and Mt Grey, dominate the District's western landscape.
 
Historically, the District was dominated by extensive agricultural and pastoral farming activity, with few major industries. More recently, many new small holdings have been created; some of these are used for full-time or part-time horticultural enterprises, including vegetable and flower growing.
 
The District has a few major industries. A large fibreboard plant at Sefton draws on local wood resources. The other industries are mainly small-scale service and processing enterprises, some of which also use local wood resources.
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The famous Waimakariri River provides opportunities to jet boat, kayak and fish, and sandy beaches are nearby. The District also offers the opportunity to enjoy sailing on Pegasus Lake, horse riding, farm tours and weekly farmers' markets.
 
The foothills and mountains offer a variety of tramping experiences, which complement a growing range of walking trails and formal recreational areas throughout the District.
 
==Education==
{{see also|List of schools in the Canterbury Region#Waimakariri District}}
The Waimakariri District is served by 20 state and three [[state-integrated school|state-integrated]] primary schools, as well as two area schools covering years 1–13, one in [[Oxford, New Zealand|Oxford]] and one in [[Rangiora]] ([[Rangiora New Life]]), and two secondary schools: [[Rangiora High School]] and [[Kaiapoi High School]]. Many of the primary schools are well -supported by the community, and an increasing number of pre-schools have begun to open in the District.
 
==References==
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==External links==
{{commons catcategory}}
* [http://www.waimakariri.govt.nz/ Waimakariri District Council]
* [http://www.visitwaimakariri.co.nz/ Waimakariri Tourist Information]
* [http://www.northcanterbury.co.nz/ Waimakariri Business and Corporate Information]
 
{{Adjacent communities
{{Territorial Authorities of New Zealand}}▼
| title = Adjacent cities and districts
| Centre = Waimakariri
| N = [[Hurunui District|Hurunui]]
| E = ''[[Pegasus Bay]]''
| SE= [[Christchurch]]
| S = [[Selwyn District|Selwyn]]
| W = [[Selwyn District|Selwyn]]
}}
{{Waimakariri District}}
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