Kai Iwi

Kai Iwi is a rural community west of Whanganui in New Zealand's North Island. It lies close to SH 3, approximately halfway between Whanganui and Waitotara. The population centre is at Kai Iwi Beach, also called Mowhanau.

Kai Iwi
Coordinates: 39.885°S 174.901°E / -39.885; 174.901
CountryNew Zealand
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
DistrictWhanganui District
CommunityWhanganui Rural Community
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial AuthorityWhanganui District Council
 • Regional councilHorizons Regional Council
Area
[1]
 • Total0.86 km2 (0.33 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2023)[2]
 • Total170
 • Density200/km2 (510/sq mi)

The area was settled by Europeans in the 1880s.[3]

Other than farming, the community's largest industry is its honey factory, which was founded in 2003.[4]

Demographics

Kai Iwi is defined by Statistics New Zealand as a rural settlement. It covers 0.86 km2 (0.33 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 170 as of June 2023,[2] with a population density of 198 people per km2. It is part of the larger Mowhanau statistical area.

Historical population for Kai Iwi
YearPop.±% p.a.
2006168—    
2013135−3.08%
2018141+0.87%
Source: [5]

Kai Iwi had a population of 141 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 6 people (4.4%) since the 2013 census, and a decrease of 27 people (−16.1%) since the 2006 census. There were 54 households, comprising 78 males and 63 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.24 males per female. The median age was 49.2 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 24 people (17.0%) aged under 15 years, 21 (14.9%) aged 15 to 29, 69 (48.9%) aged 30 to 64, and 27 (19.1%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 95.7% European/Pākehā, and 14.9% Māori. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 61.7% had no religion, and 36.2% were Christian.

Of those at least 15 years old, 24 (20.5%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 21 (17.9%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $31,800, compared with $31,800 nationally. 21 people (17.9%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 57 (48.7%) people were employed full-time, 21 (17.9%) were part-time, and 3 (2.6%) were unemployed.[5]

Mowhanau statistical area

Mowhanau statistical area, which also includes Pākaraka, covers 170.18 km2 (65.71 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 1,410 as of June 2022,[6] with a population density of 8 people per km2.

Historical population for Mowhanau
YearPop.±% p.a.
20061,158—    
20131,302+1.69%
20181,293−0.14%
Source: [7]

Mowhanau had a population of 1,293 at the 2018 New Zealand census, a decrease of 9 people (−0.7%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 135 people (11.7%) since the 2006 census. There were 492 households, comprising 663 males and 627 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.06 males per female. The median age was 44.9 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 273 people (21.1%) aged under 15 years, 174 (13.5%) aged 15 to 29, 648 (50.1%) aged 30 to 64, and 198 (15.3%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 92.1% European/Pākehā, 14.2% Māori, 0.9% Pacific peoples, 2.1% Asian, and 1.9% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

The percentage of people born overseas was 12.1, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 53.6% had no religion, 38.7% were Christian, 0.7% had Māori religious beliefs, 0.2% were Hindu, 0.2% were Muslim, 0.2% were Buddhist and 0.7% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 189 (18.5%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 177 (17.4%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $34,800, compared with $31,800 nationally. 189 people (18.5%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 570 (55.9%) people were employed full-time, 198 (19.4%) were part-time, and 18 (1.8%) were unemployed.[7]

Marae

Kai Iwi has three marae, affiliated with Ngāti Iti and the Ngā Rauru hapū of Ngāti Pūkeko: Te Aroha Marae and Te Kotahitanga meeting house; Kai Iwi Marae and Awhakaueroa meeting house; and Taipake Marae and Taipake meeting house.[8][9]

In October 2020, the Government committed $522,926 from the Provincial Growth Fund to upgrade Te Ihupuku Marae, Waipapa Marae and Te Aroha Marae, creating 92 jobs.[10]

Education

Kai Iwi School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students,[11] with a roll of 107 as of April 2023.[12] The school opened in 1876.[13]

References
  1. "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
  2. "Subnational population estimates (RC, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (regional councils); "Subnational population estimates (TA, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (territorial authorities); "Subnational population estimates (urban rural), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (urban areas)
  3. "Maxwell". Wanganui District Council. Retrieved 2 June 2012.
  4. Kai Iwi Honey website.
  5. "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7017655.
  6. "Population estimate tables - NZ.Stat". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  7. "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Mowhanau (223400). 2018 Census place summary: Mowhanau
  8. "Te Kāhui Māngai directory". tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri.
  9. "Māori Maps". maorimaps.com. Te Potiki National Trust.
  10. "Marae Announcements" (Excel). growregions.govt.nz. Provincial Growth Fund. 9 October 2020.
  11. "Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
  12. "Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.
  13. Kai Iwi - Goat Valley Schools. Jubilee booklet, 1876-1956. Kai Iwi School. 1957.
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