Midhirst
Midhirst | |
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| Coordinates: 39°17′36″S 174°15′59″E / 39.29333°S 174.26639°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Taranaki |
| District | Stratford District |
| Ward | Rural |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.82 km2 (0.70 sq mi) |
| Population (2018)[2] | |
| • Total | 252 |
| • Density | 140/km2 (360/sq mi) |
Midhirst is a small village in Taranaki, New Zealand, approximately 4 km north of Stratford, on State Highway 3. Inglewood is 17 km (11 mi) north of Midhirst, and New Plymouth is 35 km (22 mi) to the northwest.[3][4]
Demographics
Midhirst is defined by Statistics New Zealand as a rural settlement and covers 1.82 km2 (0.70 sq mi). It is part of the wider Pembroke statistical area, which covers 226.38 km2 (87.41 sq mi).[1]
The population of Midhirst was 252 in the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 15 (6.3%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 24 (10.5%) since the 2006 census. There were 129 males and 123 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.05 males per female. Ethnicities were 237 people (94.0%) European/Pākehā, 36 (14.3%) Māori, 6 (2.4%) Pacific peoples, and 3 (1.2%) Asian (totals add to more than 100% since people could identify with multiple ethnicities). Of the total population, 51 people (20.2%) were under 15 years old, 45 (17.9%) were 15–29, 120 (47.6%) were 30–64, and 36 (14.3%) were over 65.[2]
Education
Midhirst School is a coeducational full primary (years 1-8) school with a roll of 139 students as of August 2024.[5][6] The school was founded in 1880.[7]
Notes
- ^ a b "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 28 February 2021.
- ^ a b "Age and sex by ethnic group (grouped total response), for census usually resident population counts, 2006, 2013, and 2018 Censuses (urban rural areas)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 28 February 2021.
- ^ Peter Dowling, ed. (2004), Reed New Zealand Atlas, Reed Books, pp. map 34, ISBN 0-7900-0952-8
- ^ Roger Smith, GeographX (2005), The Geographic Atlas of New Zealand, Robbie Burton, pp. map 85, ISBN 1-877333-20-4
- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ Counts, Education. "Ministry of Education - Education Counts". www.educationcounts.govt.nz. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
- ^ "Midhirst School 125th Jubilee", Education Gazette New Zealand, 83 (17), 13 September 2004, archived from the original on 16 October 2008
External links
Further reading
General historical works
- Alsop, Nancy; et al. (1981), Midhirst School and districts centennial, 1880-1980, Midhirst, [N.Z.] ; Stratford, [N.Z.]: Jubilee Committee ; Stratford Press
- Youngman, Reeve (1965), Perhaps-ies: early days Canterbury and Taranaki, Mt. Maunganui, [N.Z.] ; Hastings, [N.Z.]: R. Youngman ; Hart Printing
Business history
- Midhirst Dairy Company, 1895-1945, : Midhirst, [N.Z.]: Midhirst Co-operative Dairy Factory Company, 1945
- Midhirst Dairy Company, 1895-1970, : Midhirst, [N.Z.]: n.p., 1970
Maps
- New Zealand Minimaps Ltd. (2000), Kiwi minimap New Plymouth, 20 Taranaki towns & district map: includes: Eltham, Hawera, Inglewood, Kaponga, Lepperton, Manaia, Midhirst, Mokau, Normanby, Oakura, Ohawe Beach, Okato, Onaero, Opunake, Patea, Rahotu, Stratford, Urenui, Waitara, Waitotara & Waverley. (4th ed.), Christchurch, [N.Z.]: Minimaps Ltd.
NOTE: Scale = 1:35,000 and 1:275,000
- New Zealand Minimaps Ltd. (2001), Kiwi minimap New Plymouth, 20 Taranaki towns & district map: includes: Eltham, Hawera, Inglewood, Kaponga, Lepperton, Manaia, Midhirst, Mokau, Normanby, Oakura, Ohawe Beach, Okato, Onaero, Opunake, Patea, Rahotu, Stratford, Urenui, Waitara, Waitotara & Waverley. (5th ed.), Christchurch, [N.Z.]: Minimaps Ltd.
NOTE: Scale = 1:35,000 and 1:275,000
Schools
- Midhirst School: 75th anniversary 1880-1955; jubilee celebrations, October 22nd, 23rd and 24th, 1955, n.p.: n.p., n.d.
- Alsop, Nancy; et al. (1981), Midhirst School and districts centennial, 1880-1980, Midhirst, [N.Z.] ; Stratford, [N.Z.]: Jubilee Committee ; Stratford Press