Community Profile
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Current population 38,431. Significant (63%) population growth (over 24,000 people) is expected by 2040.
Population growth is expected in all age groups. By 2040/41 the population of the Horowhenua district is projected to be fairly evenly spread across age groups.
Issues and Opportunities
- Based on expected population growth and participation patterns, focus on re-purposing, upgrading, and sharing of facilities rather than building new ones.
- A more diverse offering of spaces and places is required. Consider the needs of female, gender diverse and older participants.
- The impact projected population increases will have on existing resources was identified as both an issue and an opportunity.
- The willingness of clubs to work together and share resources was seen as a key opportunity in the district.
Participation Snapshot
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Walking for sport or leisure
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Jogging/ running
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Gardening
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Playing Games
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Individual Workout
Key Participation Facts
- Activities which are undertaken individually or on a casual basis are more popular than traditional team sports.
- Most sport and active recreation activities which require high-cost facilities such as field and court sports fall outside the top 20 most popular activities.
- 33% of the population of the Horowhenua District is inactive.
- Tamariki (aged 5-11) are more active in 6 of their 20 expected activities than the national average for tamariki.
- Rangatahi (aged 12-17) are more active in 5 of their 20 expected activities compared to the national average for rangatahi.