Dome Valley
Dome Valley | |
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| Coordinates: 36°22′20″S 174°37′06″E / 36.37216424°S 174.61833610°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Auckland Region |
| Ward | Rodney |
| Community board | Rodney Local Board |
| Subdivision | Wellsford subdivision |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Type | Territorial authority |
| • Body | Auckland Council |
| • Mayor of Auckland | Wayne Brown |
| • Kaipara ki Mahurangi MP | Chris Penk |
| • Te Tai Tokerau MP | Mariameno Kapa-Kingi |
| Area | |
• Total | 42.63 km2 (16.46 sq mi) |
| Population (2023 Census)[2] | |
• Total | 261 |
| • Density | 6.1/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
[edit]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]
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 225 | — |
| 2013 | 261 | +2.14% |
| 2018 | 249 | −0.94% |
| 2023 | 261 | +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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ a b "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Dome Valley, Auckland (Map). March 2022 – via NZ Topo Map.
- ^ 2018 Census place summary: Dome Valley-Matakana
- ^ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7001209 and 7001210.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Auckland's controversial Dome Valley landfill approved following split vote". Stuff. 14 June 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
- ^ a b "Environmental groups and iwi protest against Dome Valley landfill plans". Newshub. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
- ^ "Hundreds march in Auckland CBD for hīkoi protesting Dome Valley dump proposal". Stuff. 17 July 2020. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
- ^ "Dome Valley landfill plan: Opponents prepare to take case to court". RNZ. 15 June 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
- ^ "Dome Valley landfill: Auckland Council declines Waste Management plan change". RNZ. 10 September 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
- ^ "Dome Valley landfill: Auckland Council declines plan change; 'good win' for opponents". NZ Herald. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
- ^ "Dome Valley landfill: Auckland Council declines Waste Management plan change". RNZ. 10 September 2021. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
- ^ Vollemaere, Michelle (30 April 2021). "Unique business and lifestyle choices at Sheepworld". Stuff. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
- ^ "Sheepworld - New Zealand Sheep and Wool Centre". Sheepworld Farm. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
- ^ "Dome Valley Gun Club - Pistol, Rifle & Shotgun Club". Dome Valley Gun Club. Retrieved 20 September 2022.