Pukehangi

Pukehangi
Suburb
Susan Street
Susan Street
Map
Coordinates: 38°08′11″S 176°12′28″E / 38.136306°S 176.207755°E / -38.136306; 176.207755
CountryNew Zealand
CityRotorua
Local authorityRotorua Lakes Council
Electoral wardTe Ipu Wai Auraki General Ward
Area
[1]
 • Land229 ha (566 acres)
Population
 (June 2024)[2]
 • Total
5,560
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.[3] An 89-section subdivision and a 33-section subdivision were both announced that year.[4] More sections were due to become available in 2019.[5]

In December 2018, landowners of farmland west of the suburb sought planning consent to develop new residential areas.[6] The plan change was approved by the Rotorua District Council and Ministry for the Environment during 2019.[7][8] It was opened up it to public submissions in January 2020.[8]

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.[9]

Demographics

Pukehangi covers 2.29 km2 (0.88 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 5,560 as of June 2024,[2] with a population density of 2,428 people per km2.

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
20064,941—    
20134,887−0.16%
20185,277+1.55%
Source: [10]

Pukehangi 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, comprising 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. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

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

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 53.6% had no religion, 34.8% were Christian, 2.6% had Māori religious beliefs, 1.0% were Hindu, 0.5% were Buddhist and 1.2% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 528 (13.5%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 861 (22.0%) people had no formal qualifications. 399 people (10.2%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. 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.[10]

Individual statistical areas
Name Area
(km2)		 Population Density
(per km2)		 Households Median age Median
income
Pukehangi North 1.18 2,706 2,293 819 28.0 years $22,900[11]
Pukehangi South 1.11 2,571 2,316 939 40.2 years $32,800[12]
New Zealand 37.4 years $31,800

References

  1. ^ a b "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 26 December 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
  3. ^ Guy, Alice (15 September 2017). "Rotorua's Pukehangi, Ngongotaha and Eastside key areas for development". New Zealand Media and Entertainment. Rotorua Daily Post.
  4. ^ Arthur-Worsop, Stephanie (17 June 2017). "33 lot subdivision goes up for sale". New Zealand Media and Entertainment. Rotorua Daily Post.
  5. ^ Olley, Samantha (10 January 2019). "126 new Rotorua homes consented in 2018 but many more needed". New Zealand Media and Entertainment. Rotorua Daily Post.
  6. ^ Makiha, Kelly (6 December 2018). "Residential plans for farmland bordering Pukehangi, west of Rotorua". No. New Zealand Media and Entertainment. Rotorua Daily Post.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ a b "Pukehangi Heights Plan Change proceeds". scoop.co.nz. Rotorua District Council. 21 January 2020.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Pukehangi North (199100) and Pukehangi South (199200).
  11. ^ 2018 Census place summary: Pukehangi North
  12. ^ 2018 Census place summary: Pukehangi South