Makikihi

Makikihi is a small town in the Waimate District of south Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island. It is located on State Highway 1 12.2 kilometres south of Saint Andrews, Canterbury, and 15.5 kilometres northeast of Waimate. It is close to the mouth of Makikihi River.[3]

Makikihi
Mākikihi
Rural settlement
Coordinates: 44.631°S 171.142°E / -44.631; 171.142
CountryNew Zealand
RegionCanterbury
Territorial authorityWaimate District
WardPareora-Otaio-Makikihi Ward
Government
 • Local authorityWaimate District Council
 • Regional councilEnvironment Canterbury
Area
[1]
 • Total0.33 km2 (0.13 sq mi)
Population
 (2018 Census)[2]
 • Total84
 • Density250/km2 (660/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+12 (New Zealand Standard Time)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+13 (New Zealand Daylight Time)
Area code03

Demographics

Makikihi is described as a rural settlement by Statistics New Zealand, and covers 0.33 km2 (0.13 sq mi).[1] The settlement is part of the larger Makikihi-Willowbridge statistical area.

Historical population for Makikihi
YearPop.±% p.a.
200672—    
201372+0.00%
201884+3.13%
Source: [2]

Mākikihi had a population of 84 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 12 people (16.7%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 12 people (16.7%) since the 2006 census. There were 30 households. There were 45 males and 36 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.25 males per female. The median age was 47.7 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 9 people (10.7%) aged under 15 years, 12 (14.3%) aged 15 to 29, 39 (46.4%) aged 30 to 64, and 21 (25.0%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 85.7% European/Pākehā, 10.7% Māori, 3.6% Pacific peoples, and 10.7% other ethnicities (totals add to more than 100% since people could identify with multiple ethnicities).

Although some people objected to giving their religion, 50.0% had no religion, and 32.1% were Christian.

Of those at least 15 years old, 3 (4.0%) people had a bachelor or higher degree, and 21 (28.0%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $21,400, compared with $31,800 nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 36 (48.0%) people were employed full-time, 9 (12.0%) were part-time, and 3 (4.0%) were unemployed.[2]

Makikihi-Willowbridge statistical area

The Makikihi-Willowbridge statistical area includes Hook and Studholme, and extends to Waimate but does not include it. It covers 294.91 km2 (113.87 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 1,080 as of June 2022,[4] with a population density of 3.7 people per km2.

Historical population for Makikihi-Willowbridge
YearPop.±% p.a.
2006984—    
2013993+0.13%
20181,008+0.30%
Source: [5]

Makikihi-Willowbridge had a population of 1,008 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 15 people (1.5%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 24 people (2.4%) since the 2006 census. There were 396 households. There were 543 males and 465 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.17 males per female. The median age was 46.5 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 171 people (17.0%) aged under 15 years, 150 (14.9%) aged 15 to 29, 498 (49.4%) aged 30 to 64, and 189 (18.8%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 89.9% European/Pākehā, 6.8% Māori, 1.5% Pacific peoples, 5.1% Asian, and 1.8% other ethnicities (totals add to more than 100% since people could identify with multiple ethnicities).

The proportion of people born overseas was 16.4%, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people objected to giving their religion, 49.1% had no religion, 41.4% were Christian, 0.3% were Buddhist and 0.6% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 99 (11.8%) people had a bachelor or higher degree, and 198 (23.7%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $31,800, compared with $31,800 nationally. 138 people (16.5%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 450 (53.8%) people were employed full-time, 144 (17.2%) were part-time, and 21 (2.5%) were unemployed.[5]

Education

Makikihi School is a full primary school serving years 1 to 8,[6] with a roll of 30 students as of April 2023.[7] The school opened in 1881.[8]

References
  1. "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  2. "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7027601.
  3. Harriss, Gavin (July 2021). "NZ Topo Map" (Map). Makikihi, Canterbury.
  4. "Population estimate tables - NZ.Stat". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  5. "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Makikihi-Willowbridge (342400). 2018 Census place summary: Makikihi-Willowbridge
  6. Education Counts: Makikihi School
  7. "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
  8. "Home". Makikihi School. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
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