Kai Iwi
{{Short description|Settlement in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand}}
{{Use New Zealand English|date=April 2023}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2019}}
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Kai Iwi
| image_skyline = Kai Iwi Beach, New Zealand (5).JPG
| image_caption = Sea cliffs at Kai Iwi beach
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = New Zealand
| subdivision_type2 = Region
| subdivision_name2 = Manawatū-Whanganui
| subdivision_type3 = District
| subdivision_name3 = Whanganui District
| subdivision_type4 = Community
| subdivision_name4 = Whanganui Rural Community
| seat_type = Electorates
| seat = {{ubl|Whanganui|Te Tai Hauāuru (Māori)}}
| leader_title = Territorial Authority
| leader_name = Whanganui District Council
| leader_title1 = Regional council
| leader_name1 = Horizons Regional Council
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| coordinates = {{coord|-39.885|174.901|region:NZ_type:city|display=inline, title}}
| population_footnotes = {{NZ population data 2018||||y}}
| population_as_of = {{NZ population data 2018|||y}}
| population_total = {{NZ population data 2018|Kai Iwi|y}}
| population_density_km2 = auto
| area_total_km2 = 0.88
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Kai Iwi is a rural community west of Whanganui in New Zealand's North Island. It lies close to SH 3, approximately halfway between Whanganui and Waitotara. The population centre is at Kai Iwi Beach, also called Mowhanau.
The area was settled by Europeans in the 1880s.{{cite web|title=Maxwell|url= http://profile.idnz.co.nz/Default.aspx?id=409&pg=8112&gid=210 |publisher=Wanganui District Council|accessdate=2 June 2012}}
Other than farming, the community's largest industry is its honey factory, which was founded in 2003.[http://www.kaiiwihoney.co.nz Kai Iwi Honey] website.
Demographics
Kai Iwi is described by Statistics New Zealand as a rural settlement. It covers {{Convert|0.88|km2||abbr=on}}{{Cite web|title=ArcGIS Web Application|url=https://statsnz.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=6f49867abe464f86ac7526552fe19787|access-date=13 January 2024|website=statsnz.maps.arcgis.com}} and had an estimated population of {{NZ population data 2018|Kai Iwi|y}} as of {{NZ population data 2018|||y|y||,}} with a population density of {{Decimals|{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2018|Kai Iwi|y}}|R}}/0.88|0}} people per km2. It is part of the larger Mowhanau statistical area.
{{Historical populations|2006|168|2013|135|2018|141|percentages=pagr|align=left|title=Historical population for Kai Iwi|source=}}
Kai Iwi had a population of 141 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 6 people (4.4%) since the 2013 census, and a decrease of 27 people (−16.1%) since the 2006 census. There were 54 households, comprising 78 males and 63 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.24 males per female. The median age was 49.2 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 24 people (17.0%) aged under 15 years, 21 (14.9%) aged 15 to 29, 69 (48.9%) aged 30 to 64, and 27 (19.1%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 95.7% European/Pākehā, and 14.9% Māori. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 61.7% had no religion, and 36.2% were Christian.
Of those at least 15 years old, 24 (20.5%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 21 (17.9%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $31,800, compared with $31,800 nationally. 21 people (17.9%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 57 (48.7%) people were employed full-time, 21 (17.9%) were part-time, and 3 (2.6%) were unemployed.{{NZ census 2018|7017655}}
=Mowhanau statistical area=
Mowhanau statistical area, which also includes Pākaraka, covers {{Convert|170.19|km2||abbr=on}} and had an estimated population of {{NZ population data 2023 SA2|Mowhanau|y}} as of {{NZ population data 2023 SA2|||y|y||,}} with a population density of {{Decimals|{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2023 SA2|Mowhanau|y}}|R}}/170.19|1}} people per km2.
{{Historical populations|2006|1,158|2013|1,302|2018|1,293|percentages=pagr|align=left|title=Historical population for Mowhanau|source=}}
Mowhanau had a population of 1,293 at the 2018 New Zealand census, a decrease of 9 people (−0.7%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 135 people (11.7%) since the 2006 census. There were 492 households, comprising 663 males and 627 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.06 males per female. The median age was 44.9 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 273 people (21.1%) aged under 15 years, 174 (13.5%) aged 15 to 29, 648 (50.1%) aged 30 to 64, and 198 (15.3%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 92.1% European/Pākehā, 14.2% Māori, 0.9% Pacific peoples, 2.1% Asian, and 1.9% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
The percentage of people born overseas was 12.1, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 53.6% had no religion, 38.7% were Christian, 0.7% had Māori religious beliefs, 0.2% were Hindu, 0.2% were Muslim, 0.2% were Buddhist and 0.7% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 189 (18.5%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 177 (17.4%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $34,800, compared with $31,800 nationally. 189 people (18.5%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 570 (55.9%) people were employed full-time, 198 (19.4%) were part-time, and 18 (1.8%) were unemployed.{{NZ census 2018|Mowhanau (223400)|mowhanau|Mowhanau}}
Marae
Kai Iwi has three marae, affiliated with Ngāti Iti and the Ngā Rauru hapū of Ngāti Pūkeko: Te Aroha Marae and Te Kotahitanga meeting house; Kai Iwi Marae and Awhakaueroa meeting house; and Taipake Marae and Taipake meeting house.{{cite web|title=Te Kāhui Māngai directory|url= http://www.tkm.govt.nz/ |website=tkm.govt.nz|publisher=Te Puni Kōkiri}}{{cite web |title=Māori Maps |url=https://maorimaps.com/map |website=maorimaps.com |publisher=Te Potiki National Trust}}
In October 2020, the Government committed $522,926 from the Provincial Growth Fund to upgrade Te Ihupuku Marae, Waipapa Marae and Te Aroha Marae, creating 92 jobs.{{cite web |title=Marae Announcements |url=https://www.growregions.govt.nz/assets/funding-announcements/marae-announcements.xlsx |website=growregions.govt.nz |publisher=Provincial Growth Fund |format=Excel |date=9 October 2020}}
Water supply for Whanganui
The Kai Iwi area has three artesian bores that are a major source of drinking water for Whanganui.{{Cite web |title=Drinking water |url=https://www.whanganui.govt.nz/Services-Amenities/Drinking-water |access-date=2024-04-18 |website=www.whanganui.govt.nz |language=en-AU}}
Bushy Park Tarapuruhi
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Bushy Park Tarapuruhi is a protected native forest reserve and bird sanctuary located {{convert|8|km}} inland from Kai Iwi on State Highway 3. The reserve has an area of approximately {{convert|100|ha}}, and includes a homestead that is a Category 1 listed historic place.{{NZHPT|157||3 August 2023}}
Education
Kai Iwi School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students,{{cite web |title=Ministry of Education School Profile |url=https://www.educationcounts.govt.nz/find-school/school/profile?school=2369 |website=educationcounts.govt.nz |publisher=Ministry of Education}} with a roll of {{NZ school roll data|2369|y}} as of {{NZ school roll data|||y|}}.{{cite web |title=Education Review Office Report |url=http://www.ero.govt.nz/report-view?id=2369 |website=ero.govt.nz |publisher=Education Review Office}} The school opened in 1876.{{cite book|url=https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/collections-research/collections/record/am_library-catalogq40-75915|title=Kai Iwi - Goat Valley Schools. Jubilee booklet, 1876-1956|publisher=Kai Iwi School|year=1957}}
References
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