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Dome Valley

Dome Valley
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Coordinates: 36°22′20″S 174°37′06″E / 36.37216424°S 174.61833610°E / -36.37216424; 174.61833610
CountryNew Zealand
RegionAuckland Region
WardRodney
Community boardRodney Local Board
SubdivisionWellsford subdivision
Electorates
Government
 • TypeTerritorial authority
 • BodyAuckland Council
 • Mayor of AucklandWayne Brown
 • Kaipara ki Mahurangi MPChris Penk
 • Te Tai Tokerau MPMariameno Kapa-Kingi
Area
[1]
 • Total
42.63 km2 (16.46 sq mi)
Population
 (2023 Census)[2]
 • Total
261
 • Density6.1/km2 (16/sq mi)

Dome Valley is a rural area in the northern Auckland Region of New Zealand. It is situated between the towns of Warkworth and Wellsford. State Highway 1 and the Left Branch of the Mahurangi River run through the valley.[3]

Demographics

Dome Valley is covered by two SA1 statistical areas, which cover 42.63 km2 (16.46 sq mi).[1] Dome Valley is part of the larger Dome Valley-Matakana statistical area.[4]

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
2006225—    
2013261+2.14%
2018249−0.94%
2023261+0.95%
Source: [5][2]
Port Albert Whangaripo Pākiri
Tauhoa
Dome Valley
 Matakana
Dome Forest Warkworth Sandspit

The SA1 statistical areas had a population of 261 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 12 people (4.8%) since the 2018 census, and unchanged since the 2013 census. There were 126 males and 132 females in 87 dwellings.[6] 2.3% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. There were 48 people (18.4%) aged under 15 years, 36 (13.8%) aged 15 to 29, 126 (48.3%) aged 30 to 64, and 48 (18.4%) aged 65 or older.[2]

People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 88.5% European (Pākehā); 23.0% Māori; 2.3% Pasifika; 5.7% Asian; 1.1% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 2.3% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 96.6%, Māori language by 4.6%, and other languages by 9.2%. No language could be spoken by 1.1% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 1.1%. The percentage of people born overseas was 19.5, compared with 28.8% nationally.

Religious affiliations were 27.6% Christian, and 3.4% Māori religious beliefs. People who answered that they had no religion were 59.8%, and 9.2% of people did not answer the census question.

Of those at least 15 years old, 39 (18.3%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 99 (46.5%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 54 (25.4%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. 24 people (11.3%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 90 (42.3%) people were employed full-time, 36 (16.9%) were part-time, and 12 (5.6%) were unemployed.[2]

Landfill controversy

A controversial proposal to build a landfill in the area caused protests and demonstrations from environmental groups in Auckland in the early 2020s.[7][8][9] It was approved despite stiff opposition, and Waste Management New Zealand would construct and operate 60 hectares of landfill after given consent to do so.[10]

It was controversial because it would have an ecological impact on the area; it would contaminate local waterways, such as the Kaipara Harbour's water catchment.[8] Waste Management New Zealand further had an application for a plan change to use 1000 hectares of land in the Dome Valley site recognised as a "landfill precinct".[11]

The plan change was further declined by Auckland Council.[12][13]

Attractions

Attractions in Dome Valley include Sheepworld,[14] a premier showcase for sheep and wool production,[15] Dome Forest Walkway, a walkway going through the Dome Forest and Dome Valley Gun Club.[16]

References

  1. ^ a b "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. 7001209 and 7001210. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  3. ^ Dome Valley, Auckland (Map). March 2022 – via NZ Topo Map.
  4. ^ 2018 Census place summary: Dome Valley-Matakana
  5. ^ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7001209 and 7001210.
  6. ^ "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.
  7. ^ "Auckland's controversial Dome Valley landfill approved following split vote". Stuff. 14 June 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  8. ^ a b "Environmental groups and iwi protest against Dome Valley landfill plans". Newshub. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  9. ^ "Hundreds march in Auckland CBD for hīkoi protesting Dome Valley dump proposal". Stuff. 17 July 2020. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  10. ^ "Dome Valley landfill plan: Opponents prepare to take case to court". RNZ. 15 June 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  11. ^ "Dome Valley landfill: Auckland Council declines Waste Management plan change". RNZ. 10 September 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  12. ^ "Dome Valley landfill: Auckland Council declines plan change; 'good win' for opponents". NZ Herald. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  13. ^ "Dome Valley landfill: Auckland Council declines Waste Management plan change". RNZ. 10 September 2021. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
  14. ^ Vollemaere, Michelle (30 April 2021). "Unique business and lifestyle choices at Sheepworld". Stuff. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
  15. ^ "Sheepworld - New Zealand Sheep and Wool Centre". Sheepworld Farm. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
  16. ^ "Dome Valley Gun Club - Pistol, Rifle & Shotgun Club". Dome Valley Gun Club. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
Quelle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dome_Valley