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Ashhurst (Māori: Whārite) is a town and outlying suburb of Palmerston North, in the Manawatū-Whanganui region of New Zealand's North Island.

For other uses, see Ashurst.

Ashhurst
Whārite (Māori)
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Coordinates: 40°18′S 175°45′E
CountryNew Zealand
RegionManawatū-Whanganui region
Territorial authorityPalmerston North City
Area
[1]
 • Total4.23 km2 (1.63 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2021)[2]
 • Total3,230
 • Density760/km2 (2,000/sq mi)
Postcode
4810

Location


Ashhurst is sited 14 kilometres northeast of the Palmerston North city centre. The town stands under the Ruahine Ranges, beneath Wharite Peak, which is the most notable peak on the south end of the Ruahine Range, upon which is the television and radio transmitter.


Demographics


Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
20062,433—    
20132,649+1.22%
20182,934+2.06%
Source: [3]

Ashhurst, which covers 4.23 km2 (1.63 sq mi),[1] had a population of 2,934 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 285 people (10.8%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 501 people (20.6%) since the 2006 census. There were 1,074 households. There were 1,428 males and 1,506 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.95 males per female. The median age was 35.9 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 726 people (24.7%) aged under 15 years, 492 (16.8%) aged 15 to 29, 1,320 (45.0%) aged 30 to 64, and 396 (13.5%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 89.0% European/Pākehā, 18.6% Māori, 3.1% Pacific peoples, 2.8% Asian, and 1.4% other ethnicities (totals add to more than 100% since people could identify with multiple ethnicities).

The proportion of people born overseas was 12.9%, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people objected to giving their religion, 56.3% had no religion, 32.8% were Christian, 0.6% were Hindu, 0.1% were Buddhist and 2.0% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 384 (17.4%) people had a bachelor or higher degree, and 438 (19.8%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $34,300, compared with $31,800 nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 1,179 (53.4%) people were employed full-time, 294 (13.3%) were part-time, and 66 (3.0%) were unemployed.[3]


Transport


UzaBus from Palmerston North at Ashhurst in 2018
UzaBus from Palmerston North at Ashhurst in 2018

Ashhurst's importance stems from its location at the western end of the Manawatu Gorge. As such, it was close to the easiest road and rail link between the east and west coasts of the southern North Island. However, the Gorge has been closed since April 2017 and the road link to the east coast from Ashhurst is now via Saddle Road.

There are four buses on weekdays and one on Saturdays linking Palmerston North with Ashhurst.[4]


Parks and reserves


Te Apiti Wind Farm viewed from Ashhurst Domain
Te Apiti Wind Farm viewed from Ashhurst Domain

History


Ashhurst was named for Lord Henry Ashhurst, who owned land in the immediate area. The Māori name for the area is Raukawa, after the native aromatic plant Pseudopanax edgerleyi, whereas for the town it is Otangaki.[8]


Local and central government representation



Former Ashhurst-Fitzherbert Ward


Ashhurst-Fitzherbert Ward was Palmerston North's largest ward covering the area from James Line to part way through the Manawatu Gorge, to just north of Ashhurst township. Wards were abolished in Palmerston North in 2013.


Central government



Education


Ashhurst School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students,[9][10] with a roll of 463 as of July 2022.[11]


Notable people



References


  1. "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 27 April 2021.
  2. "Subnational population estimates (RC, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2021 (2021 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 22 October 2021. (regional councils); "Subnational population estimates (TA, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2021 (2021 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 22 October 2021. (territorial authorities); "Subnational population estimates (urban rural), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2021 (2021 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 22 October 2021. (urban areas)
  3. "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Ashhurst (232200). 2018 Census place summary: Ashhurst
  4. "Ashhurst Trial" (PDF). Horizons Regional Council. 3 April 2017.
  5. Ashhurst: Durham Street Reserve – McCraes Bush "Palmerston North - Ashhurst: Durham Street Reserve - McCraes Bush". Archived from the original on 14 January 2015. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
  6. "ashhurst dot org :: Parks". Retrieved 27 March 2017.
  7. "McCrae's Bush – Wikimapia". Retrieved 27 March 2017.
  8. Reed, A. W. (2002). The Reed Dictionary of New Zealand Place Names. Auckland: Reed Books. ISBN 0-7900-0761-4.
  9. "Ashhurst School Official School Website". ashhurst.school.nz.
  10. "Ashhurst School Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
  11. "Ashhurst School Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.



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