Gladstone, New Zealand

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Gladstone
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Gladstone Inn
Gladstone, New Zealand
Coordinates: 41°05′S175°39′E / 41.083°S 175.650°E / -41.083; 175.650 Coordinates: 41°05′S175°39′E / 41.083°S 175.650°E / -41.083; 175.650
Country New Zealand
Region Wellington Region
Territorial authority Carterton District
Area
[1]
 • Total621.33 km2 (239.90 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2020) [2]
 • Total900
 • Density1.4/km2 (3.8/sq mi)
Gladstone Church, rebuilt in 1955 Gladstone Church side.jpg
Gladstone Church, rebuilt in 1955

Gladstone is a lightly populated locality [3] in the Carterton District of New Zealand's North Island, located on the Mangahuia Stream near where the Tauweru River joins the Ruamahanga River. The nearest town is Carterton 15 kilometres to the northwest, and nearby settlements include Ponatahi to the west and Longbush to the south. It was named after British prime minister William Ewart Gladstone. [4]

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Several other localities in the country are also called Gladstone - an Invercargill suburb, a coastal sawmill village south of Greymouth, a hamlet beside Lake Hāwea and an area near Levin. [5]

History and culture

Thirty-four deceased soldiers from Gladstone and its surrounds are commemorated by a small roadside war memorial, and part of the main road between Masterton and Gladstone is lined with 36 memorial oaks. Why there are thirty-six rather than thirty-four oaks is unknown. [6]

Marae

The local Hurunui o Rangi Marae is affiliated with the Ngāti Kahungunu hapū of Ngāi Tahu, Ngāi Taneroroa, Ngāti Hinewaka, Ngāti Kaparuparu, Ngāti Moe, Ngāti Parera, Ngāti Rangitataia, Ngāti Rangitehewa, Ngāti Tatuki and Ngāti Te Tomo o Kahungunu, and the Rangitāne hapū of Ngāi Tahu. [7] [8]

In October 2020, the New Zealand Government committed $2,179,654 from the Provincial Growth Fund to upgrade Ngāi Tumapuhia a Rangi ki Okautete, Motuwairaka, Pāpāwai, Kohunui, Hurunui o Rangi and Te Oreore marae. The projects were expected to create 19.8 full time jobs. [9]

Demographics

Gladstone statistical area covers 621.33 km2 (239.90 sq mi). [1] It had an estimated population of 900 as of June 2020, [2] with a population density of 1.4 people per km2.

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
2006711—    
2013816+1.99%
2018870+1.29%
Source: [10]

Gladstone had a population of 870 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 54 people (6.6%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 159 people (22.4%) since the 2006 census. There were 333 households. There were 450 males and 417 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.08 males per female. The median age was 42.6 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 198 people (22.8%) aged under 15 years, 111 (12.8%) aged 15 to 29, 441 (50.7%) aged 30 to 64, and 120 (13.8%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 93.4% European/Pākehā, 13.4% Māori, 1.0% Pacific peoples, 0.7% Asian, and 2.1% other ethnicities (totals add to more than 100% since people could identify with multiple ethnicities).

The proportion of people born overseas was 12.4%, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people objected to giving their religion, 55.5% had no religion, 34.8% were Christian, 0.3% were Hindu and 2.1% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 174 (25.9%) people had a bachelor or higher degree, and 78 (11.6%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $41,000, compared with $31,800 nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 390 (58.0%) people were employed full-time, 126 (18.8%) were part-time, and 9 (1.3%) were unemployed. [10]

Economy

Looking north-west from Gladstone, Spring 2014 Pasture against snow (15346066851) (cropped).jpg
Looking north-west from Gladstone, Spring 2014

Gladstone is primarily a farming community and some viticulture occurs in the area. Viticultural activity is increasing as winemakers realise the potential of soil and climate that produce low yielding rich concentrated grapes. Gladstone also has a number of small businesses and industries, including cafes, homestays, and a wheelwright shop. [4] The Summit Lodge is Gladstone's five star rated guest lodge which has been hosting guests since it was built in 2009. [11]

The Gladstone Inn, known to locals as "The Gladdy", is Gladstone's local pub. [12] It was voted the best country hotel in New Zealand in 2006 survey by the New Zealand Hospitality Association. [13]

Gladstone also has a sports complex, built in 1979 [14] - which is owned and run by the local community. Admiral Rd is often used by international cycling competitions [15] and it was first "Everested" in 2017 [16]

Education

Gladstone School is the local primary school accommodating approximately 100 children. [17] This has been the main school for the area since the closure of schools in Longbush, Maungaraki, and Te Whiti in 1968. [18]

During the 2010s, the school gained popularity, taking children from Carterton, Martinborough, and Masterton. [17]

Sport

A sports complex is located in Gladstone near the pub. It is the home of Gladstone's rugby union, hockey and netball clubs.

The Wairarapa Pistol and Shooting Sports Club (formerly the Wairarapa Pistol Club) has a shooting range in the area.

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References

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  1. 1 2 "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Population estimate tables - NZ.Stat". Statistics New Zealand . Retrieved 22 October 2019.
  3. ↑ "Place name detail: Gladstone". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board . Retrieved 17 March 2018.
  4. 1 2 Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand, "Carterton", accessed 31 May 2007.
  5. ↑ "New Zealand Topographic Map". NZ Topo Map. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
  6. ↑ Gareth Winter, "Maungaraki War Memorial, Gladstone", accessed 31 May 2007.
  7. ↑ "Te Kāhui Māngai directory". tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri.
  8. ↑ "Māori Maps". maorimaps.com. Te Potiki National Trust.
  9. ↑ "Marae Announcements" (Excel). growregions.govt.nz. Provincial Growth Fund. 9 October 2020.
  10. 1 2 "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Gladstone (Carterton District) (257200). 2018 Census place summary: Gladstone (Carterton District)
  11. ↑ http://www.summitlodge.co.nz
  12. ↑ "Iconic pub inches from glory". The New Zealand Herald . 8 September 2006. Retrieved 1 October 2011.
  13. ↑ Hospitality Association of New Zealand, "Top Award for Local Country Pub", HANZ Media Release (28 September 2006), accessed 10 November 2007.
  14. ↑ http://www.gladstonesportscomplex.co.nz/Home/
  15. ↑ https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-sports/100565580/race-to-the-top-the-very-top-of-admiral-hill-likely-to-decide-this-years-nz-cycle-classic
  16. ↑ https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/90876217/everesting-admiral-hill-took-cyclist-to-dark-places-in-the-mind
  17. 1 2 Education Review Office, Education Review Report: Gladstone School [ permanent dead link ], February 2005, accessed 31 May 2007.
  18. ↑ Hugh Barlow, "Te Whiti and Proud of It" Archived 2008-10-14 at the Wayback Machine , Wairarapa Times-Age, 2 September 2000.

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  1. ↑ The Gladstone Project community website
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