Community Profile
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Current population 16,182. 28% population growth (4,500 people) expected.
Increasing ethnic diversity. The populations of those identifying as Asian and Pasifika are both expected to increase by 146%. The population of those identifying as Māori is expected to increase by 74%.
Issues and Opportunities
- Based on expected population growth and participation patterns, focus on re-purposing, upgrading, and sharing of facilities.
- A more diverse offering of spaces and places is required. Consider the needs of female, gender diverse and older participants in any developments or upgrades.
- The district is well-served with sport and recreation facilities for a population of its size, although some are not fit for purpose.
- A draft local spaces and places plan can drive key recommendations.
- Prioritising the maintenance and activation of existing facilities will meet many of the needs of participants in the district at a reasonable cost.
Participation Snapshot
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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.
- 31% of the population of the Rangitīkei District is inactive.
- Tamariki (aged 5-11) are more active in 9 of their 20 expected activities than the national average and less active in 2.
- Rangatahi (aged 12-17) are more active in 9 of their 20 expected activities compared to the national average for rangatahi, but less active in 6.