Dome Valley
Dome Valley | |
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| Coordinates: 36°22′20″S 174°37′06″E / 36.37216424°S 174.61833610°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Auckland Region |
| Ward | Rodney |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Type | Territorial authority |
| • Body | Auckland Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 42.63 km2 (16.46 sq mi) |
| Population (2018 Census)[2] | |
| • Total | 249 |
| • Density | 5.8/km2 (15/sq mi) |
Dome Valley is a rural area in the northern Auckland Region of New Zealand. It is situated between the towns of Warkworth and Wellsford. State Highway 1 and the Left Branch of the Mahurangi River run through the valley.[3]
Demographics[edit]
Dome Valley is covered by two SA1 statistical areas, which cover 43.63 km2 (16.85 sq mi).[1] Dome Valley is part of the larger Dome Valley-Matakana statistical area.[4]
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 225 | — |
| 2013 | 261 | +2.14% |
| 2018 | 249 | −0.94% |
| Source: [2] | ||
| Port Albert | Whangaripo | Pākiri |
| Tauhoa |
  Dome Valley  |
Matakana |
| Dome Forest | Warkworth | Sandspit |
Dome Valley had a population of 249 at the 2018 New Zealand census, a decrease of 12 people (−4.6%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 24 people (10.7%) since the 2006 census. There were 75 households, comprising 126 males and 126 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.0 males per female, with 48 people (19.3%) aged under 15 years, 30 (12.0%) aged 15 to 29, 120 (48.2%) aged 30 to 64, and 45 (18.1%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 86.7% European/Pākehā, 10.8% Māori, 1.2% Pacific peoples, 8.4% Asian, and 2.4% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 68.7% had no religion, 24.1% were Christian and 1.2% were Muslim.
Of those at least 15 years old, 45 (22.4%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 33 (16.4%) people had no formal qualifications. 30 people (14.9%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 96 (47.8%) people were employed full-time, 36 (17.9%) were part-time, and 9 (4.5%) were unemployed.[2]
Landfill controversy[edit]
A controversial proposal to build a landfill in the area caused protests and demonstrations from environmental groups in Auckland in the early 2020s.[5][6][7] It was approved despite stiff opposition, and Waste Management New Zealand would construct and operate 60 hectares of landfill after given consent to do so.[8]
It was controversial because it would have an ecological impact on the area; it would contaminate local waterways, such as the Kaipara Harbour's water catchment.[6] Waste Management New Zealand further had an application for a plan change to use 1000 hectares of land in the Dome Valley site recognised as a "landfill precinct".[9]
The plan change was further declined by Auckland Council.[10][11]
Attractions[edit]
Attractions in Dome Valley include Sheepworld,[12] a premier showcase for sheep and wool production,[13] Dome Forest Walkway, a walkway going through the Dome Forest and Dome Valley Gun Club.[14]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
- ^ a b c "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7001209 and 7001210.
- ^ Dome Valley, Auckland (Map). March 2022 – via NZ Topo Map.
- ^ 2018 Census place summary: Dome Valley-Matakana
- ^ "Auckland's controversial Dome Valley landfill approved following split vote". Stuff. 14 June 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
- ^ a b "Environmental groups and iwi protest against Dome Valley landfill plans". Newshub. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
- ^ "Hundreds march in Auckland CBD for hīkoi protesting Dome Valley dump proposal". Stuff. 17 July 2020. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
- ^ "Dome Valley landfill plan: Opponents prepare to take case to court". RNZ. 15 June 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
- ^ "Dome Valley landfill: Auckland Council declines Waste Management plan change". RNZ. 10 September 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
- ^ "Dome Valley landfill: Auckland Council declines plan change; 'good win' for opponents". NZ Herald. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
- ^ "Dome Valley landfill: Auckland Council declines Waste Management plan change". RNZ. 10 September 2021. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
- ^ Vollemaere, Michelle (30 April 2021). "Unique business and lifestyle choices at Sheepworld". Stuff. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
- ^ "Sheepworld - New Zealand Sheep and Wool Centre". Sheepworld Farm. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
- ^ "Dome Valley Gun Club - Pistol, Rifle & Shotgun Club". Dome Valley Gun Club. Retrieved 20 September 2022.