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Lepperton is a small village in North Taranaki, New Zealand. It is approximately 6 km (3.7 mi) inland from Waitara township, 5 km (3.1 mi) west of the Waitara River, and 1 km (0.62 mi) east of State Highway 3A, which connects Inglewood to Waitara.[3][4]

Lepperton
Coordinates: 39°3′37″S 174°12′38″E
Country	New Zealand
Region	Taranaki
District	New Plymouth District
Ward	City
Area [1]
• Total	7.63 km2 (2.95 sq mi)
Population  (2018)[2]
• Total	402
• Density	53/km2 (140/sq mi)

Demographics

Lepperton is defined by Statistics New Zealand as a rural settlement and covers 7.63 km² (2.95 sq mi). It is part of the wider Lepperton-Brixton statistical area, which covers 46.53 km² (17.97 sq mi).[1]

The population of Lepperton was 402 in the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 81 (25.2%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 105 (35.4%) since the 2006 census. There were 201 males and 201 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.0 males per female. Ethnicities were 369 people (91.8%) European/Pākehā, 66 (16.4%) Māori, 9 (2.2%) Pacific peoples, and 15 (3.7%) Asian (totals add to more than 100% since people could identify with multiple ethnicities). Of the total population, 114 people (28.4%) were under 15 years old, 51 (12.7%) were 15–29, 195 (48.5%) were 30–64, and 42 (10.4%) were over 65.[2]

Lepperton-Brixton

Historical population

Year	Pop.	±% p.a.
2006	1,296	—
2013	1,524	+2.34%
2018	1,725	+2.51%
Source: [5]

Lepperton-Brixton had a population of 1,725 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 201 people (13.2%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 429 people (33.1%) since the 2006 census. There were 615 households. There were 879 males and 846 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.04 males per female. The median age was 40.8 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 402 people (23.3%) aged under 15 years, 216 (12.5%) aged 15 to 29, 870 (50.4%) aged 30 to 64, and 237 (13.7%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 89.6% European/Pākehā, 17.9% Māori, 1.6% Pacific peoples, 2.8% Asian, and 2.6% other ethnicities (totals add to more than 100% since people could identify with multiple ethnicities).

The proportion of people born overseas was 9.9%, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people objected to giving their religion, 53.6% had no religion, 35.7% were Christian, 0.7% were Muslim, 0.3% were Buddhist and 1.0% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 165 (12.5%) people had a bachelor or higher degree, and 303 (22.9%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $35,600, compared with $31,800 nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 729 (55.1%) people were employed full-time, 243 (18.4%) were part-time, and 42 (3.2%) were unemployed.[5]

Kairoa Pa

Near Lepperton is Kairoa Pa, an historic centre for local Maori settlement. It is also an entry point for the Whakaahurangi track to Ketemarae Pa near Normanby. This track linked northern and southern Taranaki before British settlement.[6][7]

Climate

Education

Lepperton School is a coeducational contributing primary (years 1-6) school with a roll of 138 students as of March 2022.[9][10][11] The school was founded in 1870.[12]

References

Further reading

General historical works

Even the Dogs Have Forgotten to Bark A 284 A4 page fully indexed comprehensive history of Lepperton, Sentry Hill and Waiongana. Author PT Wilson published 2012 ISBN 978-0-473-21026-7 Available in most Taranaki libraries.

• Lepperton School and community reunion magazine: celebrating 125 years of education and community life, 1870-1995, Lepperton, [N.Z.]: The School, 1995

A second edition of "Even the Dogs Have Forgotten to Bark" was published in 2020. Largely a reprint but some important updates have been made. (ISBN 978-0-473-50951-4) A few copies of the book are still available. This edition is also available in most Taranaki libraries. Authors website is https://wisdomisashelter.co.nz

Business history

• Quickfall, W.H. (1967), The Lepperton Co-operative Dairy Factory Company Limited: diamond jubilee, 1892-1967, New Plymouth, [N.Z.]: Masterprint

• A substantial deposit of records pertaining to the Lepperton Co-operative Dairy Company (from 1930–1966) is held at "Puke Ariki". Archived from the original on 2008-06-20. in New Plymouth. See "Lepperton Co-operative Dairy Company Ltd. (B193)". Retrieved 2008-01-10.

Churches

Anglican

• The village church: St. Marks Church, Lepperton, 1900-2000, Lepperton, [N.Z.]: The Church, 2000
• Alexander, Ada C. (1976), St John the Baptist, Waitara: centenary, 1876-1976., New Plymouth, [N.Z.]: Taranaki Newspapers

Maps

• New Zealand Department of Lands & Survey (1906), Township of Lepperton, Paritutu Survey District, Wellington, [N.Z.]: New Zealand Department of Lands & Survey Scale: 1: 4 752 (i.e. 1/13.3 in. to the mile)
• New Zealand Department of Lands & Survey (1930), Lepperton, Wellington, [N.Z.]: New Zealand Department of Lands & Survey Scale: 1: 20 000 (i.e. 1/3.17 in. to the mile) NZMS 43
• New Zealand Department of Lands & Survey (1962), Lepperton, Wellington, [N.Z.]: New Zealand Department of Lands & Survey Scale: 1: 25 000 (i.e. 1/2.53 in. to the mile) NZMS 2 ; N109/1 & N99/7
• Palmer, Robin W.P. (1989), Lepperton District soil map, n.p.: n.p. Scale: 1: 20 000 (i.e. 1/3.17 in. to the mile)

Railways

• Julian, C.E. (1970), The Waitara branch line, New Plymouth, [N.Z.]: C.E. Julian for the Taranaki Locomotive Society

Schools

• 1870-1970, Lepperton School centennial jubilee, Lepperton, [N.Z.]: Centenary Committee, 1970
• Lepperton School and community reunion magazine: celebrating 125 years of education and community life, 1870-1995, Lepperton, [N.Z.]: The School, 1995

External links

• Statistics NZ: Lepperton Community Profile
• Map of Lepperton census ward
• Lepperton School website
• Radio New Zealand National programme, Afternoons with Jim Mora, Thursday 20 September 2012 Your Place- Lepperton Play or download options

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