Dome Valley
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2021}}
{{Use New Zealand English|date=May 2022}}
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Dome Valley
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = New Zealand
| subdivision_type1 = Region
| subdivision_name1 = Auckland Region
| subdivision_type2 = Ward
| subdivision_name2 = Rodney
| subdivision_type3 = Community board
| subdivision_name3 = Rodney Local Board
| subdivision_type4 = Subdivision
| subdivision_name4 = Wellsford subdivision
| government_type = Territorial authority
| governing_body = Auckland Council
| leader_title2 = Mayor of Auckland
| leader_name2 = {{NZ officeholder data|Auckland Mayor|y}}
| leader_title3 = Kaipara ki Mahurangi MP
| leader_name3 = {{NZ officeholder data|Kaipara ki Mahurangi MP|y}}
| leader_title4 = Te Tai Tokerau MP
| leader_name4 = {{NZ officeholder data|Te Tai Tokerau MP|y}}
| seat_type = Electorates
| seat = {{ubl|Kaipara ki Mahurangi|Te Tai Tokerau}}
| area_total_km2 = 42.63
| population_total = 261
| population_as_of = 2023 Census
| population_density_km2 = auto
| image_map = {{infobox mapframe|coord={{coord|-36.372|174.618}}|zoom=11}}
| coordinates = {{coord|-36.37216424|174.61833610|region:NZ|display=inline,title}}
| official_name =
| image_skyline = 2018-12-27 114736 Dome Forest Walkway anagoria.jpg
| image_caption =
}}
Dome Valley is a rural area in the northern Auckland Region of New Zealand. It is situated between the towns of Warkworth and Wellsford. {{NZlSH|1}} and the Left Branch of the Mahurangi River run through the valley.{{cite map|url=https://www.topomap.co.nz/NZTopoMap/nz6883/Dome-Valley/Auckland|title=Dome Valley, Auckland|via=NZ Topo Map |date=March 2022}}
Demographics
Dome Valley is covered by two SA1 statistical areas, which cover {{Convert|42.63|km2||abbr=on}}.{{Cite web|title=ArcGIS Web Application|url=https://statsnz.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=6f49867abe464f86ac7526552fe19787| access-date=16 May 2022|website=statsnz.maps.arcgis.com}} Dome Valley is part of the larger Dome Valley-Matakana statistical area.{{NZ census place summary 2018|dome-valley-matakana|Dome Valley-Matakana}}
{{Historical populations|2006|225|2013|261|2018|249|2023|261|percentages=pagr|align=left|source={{NZ census 2018|7001209 and 7001210}}}}
{{Adjacent place|width=auto
|Centre = Dome Valley
|North =Whangaripo
|Northwest =Port Albert
|West =Tauhoa
|Southwest =Dome Forest
|South =Warkworth
|Southeast =Sandspit
|East =Matakana
|Northeast =Pākiri
}}
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.{{cite web|url=https://explore.data.stats.govt.nz/vis?fs[0]=2023%20Census%2C0%7CTotals%20by%20topic%23CAT_TOTALS_BY_TOPIC%23&pg=0&fc=Variable%20codes&bp=true&snb=9&df[ds]=ds-nsiws-disseminate&df[id]=CEN23_TBT_009&df[ag]=STATSNZ&df[vs]=1.0&dq=doTotal%2Bdo1.7001209%2B7001210.2023&ly[rw]=CEN23_TBT_DWD_003|publisher=Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer|access-date=3 October 2024|title=Totals by topic for dwellings, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses}} 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.
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.{{Cite web|url=https://explore.data.stats.govt.nz/vis?fs[0]=2023%20Census%2C0%7CTotals%20by%20topic%23CAT_TOTALS_BY_TOPIC%23&pg=0&fc=Variable%20codes&bp=true&snb=9&df[ds]=ds-nsiws-disseminate&df[id]=CEN23_TBT_012&df[ag]=STATSNZ&df[vs]=1.0&dq=hq011%2Bhq010%2Bhq009%2Bhq008%2Bhq007%2Bhq006%2Bhq005%2Bhq004%2Bhq003%2Bhq002%2Bhq001%2Bhq000%2Bws1%2Bsp99%2Bra80%2Bra08%2Bra07%2Bra06%2Bra05%2Bra01%2Bra04%2Bra03%2Bra02%2Bra00%2Brb1%2Bls66%2Bls03%2Bls02%2Bls05%2Bls04%2Bls01%2Beg6%2Beg5%2Beg4%2Beg3%2Beg2%2Beg1%2BbiTotal%2Bbi0%2Bbi1%2BasTotalLG%2Bas4%2Bas3%2Bas2%2Bas1%2Bws4%2Bws3%2Bws2%2Bge3%2Bge2%2Bge1%2Brc%2BasMed%2BegTotal%2BlsTotal%2BgeTotal%2BrbTotal%2BraTotal%2BhqTotal%2BibTotal%2Bibmed%2BwsTotal.7001209%2B7001210.2013%2B2018%2B2023&to[TIME]=false&ly[rw]=CEN23_TBT_IND_003&ly[cl]=CEN23_YEAR_001|publisher=Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer|access-date=3 October 2024|title=Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses|at=7001209 and 7001210}}
Landfill controversy
A controversial proposal to build a landfill in the area caused protests and demonstrations from environmental groups in Auckland in the early 2020s.{{Cite web|date=14 June 2021|title=Auckland's controversial Dome Valley landfill approved following split vote |url= https://www.stuff.co.nz/environment/300332763/aucklands-controversial-dome-valley-landfill-approved-following-split-vote |access-date=14 December 2021|website=Stuff |language=en}}{{Cite news|title=Environmental groups and iwi protest against Dome Valley landfill plans |language=en|work=Newshub |url=https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2021/07/environmental-groups-and-iwi-protest-against-dome-valley-landfill-plans.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210703183022/https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2021/07/environmental-groups-and-iwi-protest-against-dome-valley-landfill-plans.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=3 July 2021|access-date=14 December 2021}}{{Cite web|date=17 July 2020|title=Hundreds march in Auckland CBD for hīkoi protesting Dome Valley dump proposal|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/environment/300059289/hundreds-march-in-auckland-cbd-for-hkoi-protesting-dome-valley-dump-proposal|access-date=14 December 2021|website=Stuff |language=en}} 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.{{Cite web|date=15 June 2021 |title=Dome Valley landfill plan: Opponents prepare to take case to court|url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/444740/dome-valley-landfill-plan-opponents-prepare-to-take-case-to-court|access-date=14 December 2021|website=RNZ |language=en-nz}}
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. 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".{{Cite web|date=10 September 2021|title=Dome Valley landfill: Auckland Council declines Waste Management plan change|url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/451235/dome-valley-landfill-auckland-council-declines-waste-management-plan-change|access-date=14 December 2021|website=RNZ |language=en-nz}}
The plan change was further declined by Auckland Council.{{Cite web |title=Dome Valley landfill: Auckland Council declines plan change; 'good win' for opponents|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/dome-valley-landfill-auckland-council-declines-plan-change-good-win-for-opponents/QE56SOGQ3TYIRY325LSITQNFVM/|access-date=14 December 2021|website=The New Zealand Herald |language=en-NZ}}{{Cite web |date=2021-09-10 |title=Dome Valley landfill: Auckland Council declines Waste Management plan change |url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/451235/dome-valley-landfill-auckland-council-declines-waste-management-plan-change |access-date=2022-09-20 |website=RNZ |language=en-nz}}
Attractions
Attractions in Dome Valley include Sheepworld,{{Cite web |last=Vollemaere |first=Michelle |date=2021-04-30 |title=Unique business and lifestyle choices at Sheepworld |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/property/300287905/unique-business-and-lifestyle-choices-at-sheepworld |access-date=2022-09-20 |website=Stuff |language=en}} a premier showcase for sheep and wool production,{{Cite web |title=Sheepworld - New Zealand Sheep and Wool Centre |url=https://www.sheepworldfarm.co.nz/ |access-date=2022-09-20 |website=Sheepworld Farm |language=en}} Dome Forest Walkway, a walkway going through the Dome Forest and Dome Valley Gun Club.{{Cite web |title=Dome Valley Gun Club - Pistol, Rifle & Shotgun Club |url=https://domevalleygunclub.co.nz/ |access-date=2022-09-20 |website=Dome Valley Gun Club |language=en-US}}
References
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External links
- [https://www.sheepworldfarm.co.nz/ Sheepworld]
- [https://www.wastemanagement.co.nz/ Waste Management New Zealand]
- [https://domevalleygunclub.co.nz/ Dome Valley Gun Club]
{{Rodney Local Board Area Wellsford Subdivision}}