Leigh, New Zealand

Leigh
Photograph of fishing boats in Leigh Harbour
Fishing boats in Leigh Harbour
Map
Coordinates: 36°17′24″S 174°48′07″E / 36.290°S 174.802°E / -36.290; 174.802
CountryNew Zealand
RegionAuckland Region
WardRodney ward
Community boardRodney Local Board
SubdivisionWarkworth subdivision
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial AuthorityAuckland Council
 • Mayor of AucklandWayne Brown
 • Kaipara ki Mahurangi MPChris Penk
 • Te Tai Tokerau MPMariameno Kapa-Kingi
Area
[1]
 • Total
1.12 km2 (0.43 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2024)[2]
 • Total
650
 • Density580/km2 (1,500/sq mi)

Leigh ( /ˌliː-/) is a small coastal community in the north of the Auckland Region of New Zealand. It lies on the west side of Omaha Cove, a small inlet within Ōmaha Bay to the south of Cape Rodney. It is 13 km from Matakana, 21 km from Warkworth and approximately 92 km north of Auckland City.

Leigh is the nearest town to Cape Rodney-Okakari Point Marine Reserve surrounding Te Hāwere-a-Maki / Goat Island.[3] The reserve, the first of its type in New Zealand, is also the location for the University of Auckland's Marine Laboratory.[4]

Geography

Leigh is located in Rodney in the northeastern Auckland Region, northeast of Whangateau Harbour, near Cape Rodney and Goat Island.[5] Two bays border the township: Te Kohuroa / Mathesons Bay to the west,[6] and Omaha Cove to the east.[7]

The Kohuroa Stream flows to the west of Leigh township, reaching Te Kohuroa / Mathesons Bay.[8] A series of cascades, the Kohuroa Stream Waterfalls, are found along the stream, accessible by the Matheson Bay Bush Walk.[9]

Climate

Climate data for Leigh (1991–2020)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 23.5
(74.3) 		24
(75) 		22.9
(73.2) 		20.9
(69.6) 		18.7
(65.7) 		16.5
(61.7) 		15.6
(60.1) 		15.8
(60.4) 		17
(63) 		18.4
(65.1) 		20
(68) 		22
(72) 		19.6
(67.3)
Daily mean °C (°F) 20
(68) 		20.6
(69.1) 		19.6
(67.3) 		17.8
(64.0) 		15.8
(60.4) 		13.7
(56.7) 		12.8
(55.0) 		12.9
(55.2) 		13.9
(57.0) 		15.1
(59.2) 		16.5
(61.7) 		18.5
(65.3) 		16.4
(61.6)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 16.5
(61.7) 		17.3
(63.1) 		16.3
(61.3) 		14.7
(58.5) 		12.8
(55.0) 		10.9
(51.6) 		10
(50) 		9.9
(49.8) 		10.7
(51.3) 		11.8
(53.2) 		12.9
(55.2) 		15
(59) 		13.2
(55.8)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 66.9
(2.63) 		70.5
(2.78) 		90.4
(3.56) 		82.4
(3.24) 		94.9
(3.74) 		112.5
(4.43) 		129.7
(5.11) 		119.8
(4.72) 		94.9
(3.74) 		79
(3.1) 		64.4
(2.54) 		81.1
(3.19) 		1,086.5
(42.78)
Mean monthly sunshine hours 250.4 180.6 158.3 166.5 142.9 108.3 147.5 153.0 146.6 180.7 180.3 221.8 2,036.9
Source: NIWA (sun 1981–2010)[10]

Demographics

Statistics New Zealand describes Leigh as a rural settlement, which covers 1.12 km2 (0.43 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 650 as of June 2024,[2] with a population density of 580 people per km2. Leigh is part of the larger Cape Rodney statistical area.

Historical population for Leigh
YearPop.±% p.a.
2006501—    
2013570+1.86%
2018606+1.23%
2023600−0.20%
Source: [11][12]

Leigh had a population of 600 in the 2023 New Zealand census, a decrease of 6 people (−1.0%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 30 people (5.3%) since the 2013 census. There were 300 males, 297 females and 3 people of other genders in 273 dwellings.[13] 3.0% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 54.8 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 78 people (13.0%) aged under 15 years, 63 (10.5%) aged 15 to 29, 264 (44.0%) aged 30 to 64, and 195 (32.5%) aged 65 or older.[12]

People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 89.5% European (Pākehā); 16.0% Māori; 4.0% Pasifika; 2.5% Asian; 1.5% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 3.5% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 98.0%, Māori language by 2.5%, and other languages by 11.5%. No language could be spoken by 1.5% (e.g. too young to talk). The percentage of people born overseas was 23.5, compared with 28.8% nationally.

Religious affiliations were 22.0% Christian, 0.5% Hindu, 0.5% Māori religious beliefs, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% New Age, and 1.5% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 66.0%, and 7.5% of people did not answer the census question.

Of those at least 15 years old, 111 (21.3%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 273 (52.3%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 111 (21.3%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $38,300, compared with $41,500 nationally. 57 people (10.9%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 222 (42.5%) people were employed full-time, 90 (17.2%) were part-time, and 9 (1.7%) were unemployed.[12]

Cape Rodney statistical area

Cape Rodney statistical area, which also includes Ti Point and Whangateau, stretches north to the border with Kaipara District and west almost to Wellsford. It covers 370.68 km2 (143.12 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 3,960 as of June 2024,[14] with a population density of 10.7 people per km2.

Historical population for Cape Rodney
YearPop.±% p.a.
20062,760—    
20133,096+1.65%
20183,525+2.63%
20233,735+1.16%
Source: [15][16]
Leigh farmland

Cape Rodney had a population of 3,735 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 210 people (6.0%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 639 people (20.6%) since the 2013 census. There were 1,881 males, 1,842 females and 12 people of other genders in 1,446 dwellings.[17] 2.6% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 48.6 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 621 people (16.6%) aged under 15 years, 477 (12.8%) aged 15 to 29, 1,764 (47.2%) aged 30 to 64, and 873 (23.4%) aged 65 or older.[16]

People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 91.0% European (Pākehā); 16.9% Māori; 4.0% Pasifika; 2.2% Asian; 1.1% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 2.9% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 98.2%, Māori language by 2.6%, Samoan by 0.3%, and other languages by 7.4%. No language could be spoken by 1.6% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.3%. The percentage of people born overseas was 18.0, compared with 28.8% nationally.

Religious affiliations were 25.9% Christian, 0.2% Hindu, 0.2% Islam, 1.5% Māori religious beliefs, 0.3% Buddhist, 0.6% New Age, 0.2% Jewish, and 1.3% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 62.6%, and 7.7% of people did not answer the census question.

Of those at least 15 years old, 546 (17.5%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 1,722 (55.3%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 672 (21.6%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $38,000, compared with $41,500 nationally. 339 people (10.9%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 1,440 (46.2%) people were employed full-time, 606 (19.5%) were part-time, and 45 (1.4%) were unemployed.[16]

Recreation

St Michaels and All Angels Anglican Church

The Leigh district provides several venues for rugby, golf, touch rugby, football and other sports. The Rodney district's rugby team, the "Rodney Rams", is based at Whangateau with clubrooms at Whangateau Reserve. The reserve is also used for local touch rugby tournaments.

There are a number of beaches close to Leigh including Te Hāwere-a-Maki / Goat Island, Mathesons Bay, Whangateau, Pākiri and Ōmaha. There are also numerous fishing spots and seafood hunting areas. Goat Island Marine Reserve provides several organised features including scenic marine observations, glass-bottom boat trips and scuba-diving; fishing is strictly prohibited.

"Daniel's Reef" is the most well known surfing spot in the Leigh area.

The Leigh Carnival is a fundraiser for the school and is held every Easter Sunday on the Leigh School field.[18] The Leigh Volunteer Fire Brigade hosts an annual fishing competition.

Media

The Leigh community newspaper is the Leigh Rag.

The Mahurangi Matters and Rodney Times newspapers are also delivered in the area.

Marae

The local Ōmaha Marae is a traditional meeting ground for Ngāti Manuhiri, and its associated iwi of Ngātiwai.[19] It includes Te Kiri meeting house.[20]

Education

Leigh School

Leigh School is the local primary school. It is a coeducational contributing primary (years 1-6) school with a roll of 60 students as of November 2024.[21][22] The school was established in 1874.[23] The adjacent Leigh Community Preschool[24] accepts children from age 6 months to 5 years. The two schools work together to provide a seamless, minimally stressful transition for children entering school. A number of children living in Leigh attend the much larger Matakana Primary, 10 km distant. Homeschooling is also popular in the Leigh area.

High school students are served by Mahurangi College in Warkworth and Rodney College in Wellsford. There are no intermediate schools in the Greater Warkworth District, therefore The Ministry of Education has referred intermediate students to the nearby colleges.

Economy

Leigh is primarily a fishing village. It exports fresh fish both nationally and internationally.

References

  1. ^ a b c "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
  3. ^ "Leigh Travel Guide". Jasons Travel Media.
  4. ^ Wises New Zealand Guide, 7th Edition, 1979. p.200.
  5. ^ "Place name detail: Leigh". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  6. ^ "Place name detail: Te Kohuroa / Mathesons Bay". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  7. ^ "Place name detail: Omaha Cove". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  8. ^ "Place name detail: Kohuroa Stream". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  9. ^ "Kohuroa Stream Waterfalls". New Zealand Waterfalls. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  10. ^ "CliFlo -The National Climate Database (Agent numbers: 1340)". NIWA. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  11. ^ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7001158 and 7001161–7001163.
  12. ^ a b c "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Leigh (1075). Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  13. ^ "Totals by topic for dwellings, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  14. ^ "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
  15. ^ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Cape Rodney (110400). 2018 Census place summary: Cape Rodney
  16. ^ a b c "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Cape Rodney (110400). Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  17. ^ "Totals by topic for dwellings, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  18. ^ Leigh Easter Carnival
  19. ^ "Te Kāhui Māngai directory". tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri.
  20. ^ "Māori Maps". maorimaps.com. Te Potiki National Trust.
  21. ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  22. ^ Education Counts: Leigh School
  23. ^ "Nau mai, Haere mai—Welcome to Leigh School". Leigh School. Retrieved 13 May 2022.
  24. ^ "November Newsletter". Archived from the original on 24 July 2011. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
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