Massey University, Palmerston North

University campus and surrounds in Palmerston North

Suburb in Palmerston North, New Zealand

Massey University

Suburb

Massey University Palmerston North campus

Coordinates: 40°23′10″S 175°37′05″E﻿ / ﻿40.386°S 175.618°E﻿ / -40.386; 175.618
Country| New Zealand
City| Palmerston North
Local authority| Palmerston North City Council
Electoral ward|

* Te Hirawanui General Ward
* Te Pūao Māori Ward

Area

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• Land| 972 ha (2,402 acres)
Population

(June 2024)[2]

• Total

| 410
Postcode(s)|

4472

| (Manawatū River) |

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Massey University

| Fitzherbert
Linton Military Camp | Pihauatua | Turitea

Massey University's Manawatū campus is surrounded by farmland, most of it used as training farms. The school of Agriculture and Environment has over 2,000 hectares (4,900 acres) in eight farms around the campus. These are known as the Massey Farms.[3]

## Demographics

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Turitea statistical area, which does not actually include Turitea to the southeast, covers 9.72 km2 (3.75 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 410 as of June 2024,[2] with a population density of 42 people per km2.

Historical populationYear| Pop.| ±% p.a.

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2006| 696| —
2013| 696| +0.00%
2018| 444| −8.60%
Source: [4]

Turitea had a population of 444 at the 2018 New Zealand census, a decrease of 252 people (−36.2%) since the 2013 census, and a decrease of 252 people (−36.2%) since the 2006 census. There were 21 households, comprising 156 males and 285 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.55 males per female. The median age was 19.3 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 18 people (4.1%) aged under 15 years, 363 (81.8%) aged 15 to 29, 57 (12.8%) aged 30 to 64, and 6 (1.4%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 67.6% European/Pākehā, 6.1% Māori, 4.7% Pacific peoples, 25.0% Asian, and 6.1% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

The percentage of people born overseas was 40.5, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 61.5% had no religion, 25.0% were Christian, 1.4% were Hindu, 2.0% were Muslim, 2.0% were Buddhist and 2.0% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 78 (18.3%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 0 (0.0%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $5,100, compared with $31,800 nationally. 15 people (3.5%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 57 (13.4%) people were employed full-time, 54 (12.7%) were part-time, and 24 (5.6%) were unemployed.[4]

## References

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1. ^ a b "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
2. ^ a b "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
3. ^ "Massey Farms". Massey University. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
4. ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Turitea (231900). 2018 Census place summary: Turitea

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Massey University

Campuses|

* Manawatū
* Massey University, Palmerston North

Buildings|

* Dominion Museum building
* Manukura
* New Zealand School of Music

Organizations and clubs|

* Massey University Students' Associations Federation
* Massey University Football Club

Programs|

* Rita Angus Residency

Media|

* Chaff
* MUNTfm

People|

* Honorary doctors

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Palmerston North, New Zealand

Seat: Palmerston North Central

Populated places|

| Suburbs|

* Aokautere
* Ashhurst
* Awapuni
* Bunnythorpe
* Cloverlea
* Fitzherbert
* Highbury
* Hokowhitu
* Kelvin Grove
* Linton
* Longburn
* Milson
* Palmerston North Central
* Papaioea
* Roslyn
* Takaro
* Terrace End
* Turitea
* West End
* Westbrook
* Whakarongo

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Rural areas|

* Dannevirke
* Feilding
* Foxton
* Foxton Beach
* Himatangi
* Levin
* Opiki
* Pahiatua
* Rongotea
* Sanson
* Shannon
* Woodville

Geographic features|

* Manawatū Gorge
* Manawatū River

Facilities and attractions|

* Airport
* Arena Manawatu
* Fitzherbert Park
* Historic places
* Hospital
* Linton Military Camp
* Memorial Park
* New Zealand Rugby Museum
* City Library
* The Plaza Shopping Centre
* Railway Station
* Regent on Broadway
* Swampfest
* Tararua Wind Farm
* Te Āpiti Wind Farm
* Te Manawa
* Terrace End Cemetery

Government|

* District Council
* Mayor
* Regional Council
* Electorate

Education|

| Schools|

* Awatapu College
* Freyberg High School
* Longburn Adventist College
* Palmerston North Boys' High School
* Palmerston North Girls' High School
* Queen Elizabeth College
* St Peter's College

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Tertiary institutions|

* Institute of the Pacific United
* Massey University
* Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
* UCOL

Organisations|

* Fonterra
* Manawatū Standard
* Rangitāne
* Toyota New Zealand

Sports|

* Central District Stags and Hinds (cricket)
* Manawatu Jets (basketball)
* Manawatu Turbos (rugby union)
* Manawatu United (association football)
* Pulse (netball)

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