Mangaore

Mangaore
Rural settlement
Interactive map of Mangaore
Coordinates: 40°34′23″S 175°26′53″E / 40.573°S 175.448°E / -40.573; 175.448
CountryNew Zealand
RegionManawatū-Whanganui region
Territorial authorityHorowhenua District
Wards
  • Miranui General Ward
  • Horowhenua Māori Ward
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial AuthorityHorowhenua District Council
 • Regional councilHorizons Regional Council
 • Horowhenua MayorBernie Wanden[1]
 • Rangitīkei MPSuze Redmayne[2]
 • Te Tai Hauāuru MPDebbie Ngarewa-Packer[3]
Area
 • Total
3.94 km2 (1.52 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2025)[5]
 • Total
90
 • Density23/km2 (59/sq mi)

Mangaore is a small town in the district of Horowhenua, in the southwestern North Island of New Zealand. It is located 4 kilometres southeast of Shannon.

Mangaore Reserve is a park with several sections, one containing Mangaore Hall, and another with walking tracks in an area called "Snake Gully".[6] The hall is run by a local residents association, and can hold up to 200 people.[7]

The town was the headquarters for the construction of the Mangahao Power Station in 1919–1924.[8]

Demographics

Mangaore is described by Stats NZ as a rural settlement, which covers 3.94 km2 (1.52 sq mi).[4] It had an estimated population of 90 as of June 2025,[5] with a population density of 23 people per km2. It is part of the larger Miranui statistical area.[9]

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
200681—    
201378−0.54%
201878+0.00%
202390+2.90%
Source: [10][11]

Mangaore had a population of 90 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 12 people (15.4%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 12 people (15.4%) since the 2013 census. There were 48 males and 45 females in 33 dwellings.[12] 3.3% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 35.5 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 18 people (20.0%) aged under 15 years, 12 (13.3%) aged 15 to 29, 45 (50.0%) aged 30 to 64, and 12 (13.3%) aged 65 or older.[10]

People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 90.0% European (Pākehā), 33.3% Māori, 6.7% Pasifika, and 3.3% Asian. English was spoken by 100.0%, and Māori by 16.7%. The percentage of people born overseas was 6.7, compared with 28.8% nationally.[10]

Religious affiliations were 13.3% Christian, and 3.3% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 76.7%, and 6.7% of people did not answer the census question.[10]

Of those at least 15 years old, 6 (8.3%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 45 (62.5%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 21 (29.2%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $36,900, compared with $41,500 nationally. 6 people (8.3%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 39 (54.2%) full-time, 6 (8.3%) part-time, and 3 (4.2%) unemployed.[10]

References

  1. ^ "2025 Triennial Elections Declaration of Result" (PDF). Electionz. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
  2. ^ "Rangitīkei - Official Result". electionresults. Electoral Commission. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
  3. ^ "Te Tai Hauāuru - Official Result". Retrieved 20 April 2025.
  4. ^ a b "Stats NZ Geographic Data Service". Urban Rural 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 6 January 2026.
  5. ^ a b "Subnational population estimates - Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
  6. ^ "Mangaore Reserve, Mangaore". Horowhenua District Council. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  7. ^ "Mangaore Hall". Horowhenua District Council. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  8. ^ "Mangaore Village - Mangahao Electric Power Scheme". Palmerston North City Library. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  9. ^ "Geographic Boundary Viewer". Stats NZ. Urban Rural – 2023 and Statistical Area 2 – 2023.
  10. ^ a b c d e "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Mangaore (1386). Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  11. ^ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7018949.
  12. ^ "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.