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Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Ashhurst > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Ashhurst.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashhurst > Source revision: 1356635594 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{short description|Settlement in Manawatū–Whanganui Region, New Zealand}} {{Other uses|Ashurst (disambiguation){{!}}Ashurst}} {{Use dmy dates|date=April 2020}} {{Use New Zealand English|date=April 2023}} {{Infobox settlement | name = Ashhurst | native_name = {{native name|mi|Otangaki}} | native_name_lang = | settlement_type = | image_skyline = Ashhurst - Te Apiti Lookout (Manawatu Gorge Track).jpg | imagesize = | image_alt = | image_caption = Ashhurst seen from Te Apiti Lookout | image_flag = | nickname = | motto = | mapframe = yes | mapframe-zoom = 9 | coordinates = {{coord|40|18|S|175|45|E|region:NZ-MWT|display=inline,title}} | coordinates_footnotes = | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = New Zealand | subdivision_type1 = [Region](/source/Regions_of_New_Zealand) | subdivision_name1 = [Manawatū–Whanganui](/source/Manawat%C5%AB%E2%80%93Whanganui) region | subdivision_type2 = [Territorial authority](/source/Territorial_authorities_of_New_Zealand) | subdivision_name2 = [Palmerston North City](/source/Palmerston_North) | subdivision_type3 = Ward | subdivision_name3 = {{ubl|Te Hirawanui General Ward|Te Pūao Māori Ward}} | seat_type = [Electorates](/source/New_Zealand_electorates) | seat = {{ubl|[Rangitīkei](/source/Rangit%C4%ABkei_(electorate))|[Te Tai Hauāuru](/source/Te_Tai_Hau%C4%81uru) ([Māori](/source/M%C4%81ori_electorates))}} | leader_title = Territorial Authority | leader_name = [Palmerston North City Council](/source/Palmerston_North_City_Council) | leader_title1 = Regional council | leader_name1 = [Horizons Regional Council](/source/Horizons_Regional_Council) | leader_title2 = [Mayor of Palmerston North](/source/Mayor_of_Palmerston_North) | leader_name2 = {{NZ officeholder data|Palmerston North City Mayor|y}} | leader_title3 = [Rangitīkei MP](/source/Rangit%C4%ABkei_(electorate)) | leader_name3 = {{NZ officeholder data|Rangitīkei MP|y}} | leader_title4 = [Te Tai Hauāuru MP](/source/Te_Tai_Hau%C4%81uru) | leader_name4 = {{NZ officeholder data|Te Tai Hauāuru MP|y}} | established_title = | established_date = | founder = | named_for = | total_type = | unit_pref = | area_magnitude = | area_footnotes = | area_total_km2 = 4.21 | area_total_sq_mi = | area_land_km2 = | area_land_sq_mi = | area_water_km2 = | area_water_sq_mi = | area_water_percent = | area_note = | elevation_footnotes = | elevation_m = | elevation_ft = | population_footnotes = {{NZ population data 2018||||y}} | population_total = {{NZ population data 2018|Ashhurst|y}} | population_as_of = {{NZ population data 2018|||y}} | population_density_km2 = auto | population_density_sq_mi= | population_est = | pop_est_as_of = | population_demonym = | population_note = | timezone1 = | utc_offset1 = | timezone1_DST = | utc_offset1_DST = | postal_code_type = [Postcode](/source/Postcodes_in_New_Zealand) | postal_code = 4810 | area_code_type = | area_code = | website = | footnotes = }} '''Ashhurst''' ({{langx|mi|Raukawa}} - [Raukawa](/source/Raukaua_edgerleyi) is an aromatic plant used to make scent){{Cite web |title=Ashhurst |url=https://gazetteer.linz.govt.nz/place/15783 |access-date=2025-06-06 |website=gazetteer.linz.govt.nz}} is a town and outlying suburb of [Palmerston North](/source/Palmerston_North), in the [Manawatū–Whanganui](/source/Manawat%C5%AB%E2%80%93Whanganui) region of New Zealand's [North Island](/source/North_Island). ==Location== Ashhurst is sited 14 kilometres northeast of the [Palmerston North](/source/Palmerston_North) city centre. The town stands under the [Ruahine Range](/source/Ruahine_Range), beneath [Wharite Peak](/source/Wharite_Peak),{{cite map|url=https://www.topomap.co.nz/NZTopoMap/nz47399/Ashhurst/Manawatu-Wanganui|title=Ashhurst, Manawatu-Wanganui|publisher=NZ Topo Map|first=Gavin|last=Harriss|date=August 2022}} which is the most notable peak on the south end of the Ruahine Range, upon which is the television and radio transmitter. ==Demographics== Ashhurst covers {{Convert|4.21|km2||abbr=on}}{{Cite web|title=Stats NZ Geographic Data Service|url=https://datafinder.stats.govt.nz/data/|at=Urban Rural 2023 (generalised)|access-date=26 December 2025}} and had an estimated population of {{NZ population data 2018|Ashhurst|y}} as of {{NZ population data 2018|||y|y||,}} with a population density of {{Decimals|{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2018|Ashhurst|y}}|R}}/4.21|0}} people per km2. {{Historical populations|2006|2,433|2013|2,649|2018|2,934|2023|3,237|percentages=pagr|align=left|source={{NZ census 2018|Ashhurst (232200)|ashhurst|Ashhurst}}}} Ashhurst had a population of 3,237 in the [2023 New Zealand census](/source/2023_New_Zealand_census), an increase of 303 people (10.3%) since the [2018 census](/source/2018_New_Zealand_census), and an increase of 588 people (22.2%) since the [2013 census](/source/2013_New_Zealand_census). There were 1,608 males, 1,614 females, and 12 people of [other genders](/source/non-binary_gender) in 1,131 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_005&df[ag]=STATSNZ&df[vs]=1.0&dq=doTotal%2Bdo1.1365.2023&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}} 3.3% of people identified as [LGBTIQ+](/source/LGBTQ). The median age was 36.1 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 771 people (23.8%) aged under 15 years, 537 (16.6%) aged 15 to 29, 1,488 (46.0%) aged 30 to 64, and 444 (13.7%) aged 65 or older. People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 86.7% [European](/source/European_New_Zealanders) ([Pākehā](/source/P%C4%81keh%C4%81)); 21.3% [Māori](/source/M%C4%81ori_people); 4.2% [Pasifika](/source/Pasifika_New_Zealanders); 4.4% [Asian](/source/Asian_New_Zealanders); 0.6% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 3.8% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 97.3%, Māori by 4.1%, Samoan by 0.7%, and other languages by 6.5%. No language could be spoken by 2.3% (e.g. too young to talk). [New Zealand Sign Language](/source/New_Zealand_Sign_Language) was known by 1.0%. The percentage of people born overseas was 13.8, compared with 28.8% nationally. Religious affiliations were 29.9% [Christian](/source/Christianity_in_New_Zealand), 0.6% [Hindu](/source/Hinduism_in_New_Zealand), 0.6% [Māori religious beliefs](/source/M%C4%81ori_religious_beliefs), 0.3% [Buddhist](/source/Buddhism_in_New_Zealand), 0.5% [New Age](/source/New_Age), and 1.1% other religions. People who answered that they had [no religion](/source/Irreligion_in_New_Zealand) were 58.4%, and 8.4% of people did not answer the census question. Of those at least 15 years old, 477 (19.3%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 1,464 (59.4%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 528 (21.4%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $45,000, compared with $41,500 nationally. 201 people (8.2%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 1,368 (55.5%) full-time, 330 (13.4%) part-time, and 48 (1.9%) 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_008&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%2Bib7%2Bibmed%2BwsTotal.1365.2013%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=Ashhurst (1365)}} ==Transport== thumb|UzaBus from Palmerston North at Ashhurst in 2018 Ashhurst's importance stems from its location at the western end of the [Manawatū Gorge](/source/Manawat%C5%AB_Gorge). As such, it was close to the easiest road and rail link between the east and west coasts of the southern North Island. However, the Gorge has been closed since April 2017 and the road link to the east coast from Ashhurst is now via the four lane Manawatu Tararua Highway. There are four buses on weekdays and one on Saturdays linking Palmerston North with Ashhurst.{{Cite web|url=http://www.horizons.govt.nz/HRC/media/Media/Bus-Route-Timetable/204657-Ashhurst-Timetable.pdf|title=Ashhurst Trial|date=3 April 2017|website=Horizons Regional Council}} ==Parks and reserves== [[File:Te Apiti Wind Farm viewed from Ashhurst Domain.jpg|thumb|[Te Āpiti Wind Farm](/source/Te_%C4%80piti_Wind_Farm) viewed from Ashhurst Domain]] * Ashhurst Domain – A large multipurpose park which includes a camping ground, a lookout to the wind farm, a cemetery and canine area. * Durham Street Reserve and McCraes Bush ReserveAshhurst: Durham Street Reserve – McCraes Bush {{cite web|url=http://www.pncc.govt.nz/facilitiesandparks/walkways/ashhurst-durham-street-reserve-mccraes-bush/ |title=Palmerston North - Ashhurst: Durham Street Reserve - McCraes Bush |accessdate=2014-03-17 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150114153825/http://pncc.govt.nz/facilitiesandparks/walkways/ashhurst-durham-street-reserve-mccraes-bush/ |archivedate=2015-01-14 }}{{cite web|url=http://ashhurst.org/ashhurst/parks/|title=ashhurst dot org :: Parks|publisher=|accessdate=27 March 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://wikimapia.org/27767550/McCrae-s-Bush|title=McCrae's Bush – Wikimapia|publisher=|accessdate=27 March 2017}} * Lincoln Park – The home ground to the local rugby team Ashhurst-[Pohangina](/source/Pohangina) RFC ==History== Ashhurst was named for Lord Henry Ashhurst, who owned land in the immediate area. The [Māori](/source/M%C4%81ori_language) name for the area is [Raukawa](/source/Pseudopanax), after the native aromatic plant ''Pseudopanax edgerleyi'', whereas for the town it is Otangaki.{{cite book | first=A. W. | last=Reed | title=The Reed Dictionary of New Zealand Place Names | publisher=Reed Books | location=Auckland | year=2002 | isbn=0-7900-0761-4}} ==Local and central government representation== ===Former Ashhurst-Fitzherbert Ward=== [Ashhurst-Fitzherbert Ward](/source/Fitzherbert) was Palmerston North's largest ward covering the area from James Line to part way through the Manawatū Gorge, to just north of Ashhurst township. Wards were abolished in Palmerston North in 2013. ===Central government=== * [Rangitīkei](/source/Rangit%C4%ABkei_(electorate)) is represented by MP {{NZ officeholder data|Rangitīkei MP|y}} for {{NZ officeholder data|Rangitīkei Party|y}} . * [Te Tai Hauāuru](/source/Te_Tai_Hau%C4%81uru) is represented by {{NZ officeholder data|Te Tai Hauāuru MP|y}} for {{NZ officeholder data|Te Tai Hauāuru Party|y}}. ==Education== Ashhurst School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students,{{cite web |title=Ashhurst School Ministry of Education School Profile |url=https://www.educationcounts.govt.nz/find-school/school/profile?school=2337 |website=educationcounts.govt.nz |publisher=[Ministry of Education](/source/Ministry_of_Education_(New_Zealand))}} with a roll of {{NZ school roll data|2337|y}} as of {{NZ school roll data|||y|y||.}}{{cite web |title=Ashhurst School Education Review Office Report |url=https://www.ero.govt.nz/institution/2337/ashhurst-school |website=ero.govt.nz |publisher=[Education Review Office](/source/Education_Review_Office)}} It opened in 1879.{{cite web |title=About Ashhurst School |url=http://www.ashhurst.school.nz |website=ashhurst.school.nz}} ==Notable people== * [Andre Taylor](/source/Andre_Taylor), rugby player * [Mark McGrath](/source/Mark_McGrath_(darts_player)), darts player ==References== {{Reflist}} ==External links== * https://web.archive.org/web/20050418224210/http://www.ashhurstnz.com/ {{Palmerston North City}} {{Authority control}} Category:Populated places in Manawatū-Whanganui Category:Suburbs of Palmerston North Category:Populated places on the Manawatū River --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Ashhurst](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashhurst) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashhurst?action=history)). 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