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Awapuni, Palmerston North

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Of those at least 15 years old, 1,461 (22.5%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 1,122 (17.3%) people had no formal qualifications. 870 people (13.4%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 3,159 (48.8%) people were employed
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Maxwells Line divides Maraetarata from Awapuni North and Awapuni South. The Mangaone Stream mostly forms the western boundary. Other features of Maraetarata include the Awapuni Landfill. Maraetarata is the site of the ancient Awapuni Lagoon, upon which the racecourse is now situated.
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The area College Street divides Awapuni North from Awapuni South. The suburb is bounded by the Manawatu River. Dittmer Drive (which runs the bank of the river) has a stopbank, which is the first defence if there is a chance of flooding. There are many large houses along Dittmer Drive.
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In the past there were a number of race tracks in the region, such as Feilding and Marton, which have been closed and some of those Club's key races are now held at the Awapuni Racecourse, thereby preserving their history such as the:
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Awapuni is known nationally for having the Awapuni Racecourse, the racing centre for thoroughbred horses (gallopers) in the Manawatu region. The Awapuni Racecourse holds a number of nationally significant races, including the:
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which is a Group One race (the highest level) for 2 year olds run over 1400m in late March or early April. This race is arguably New Zealand's best race for 2 year old horses.
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Awapuni North features Awapuni School and Kia Toa Sports Club rooms. It is also the location of Awapuni and Alexander Parks, and Rugby, Panako and Raleigh Reserves.
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Awapuni covers 5.35 km (2.07 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 8,800 as of June 2023, with a population density of 1,645 people per km.
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Maraetarata, previously called Awapuni West, is centred around Awapuni Racecourse. It features Rangitaane, Mangaone, Otira and Totaranui parks.
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Awapuni School is a state contributing primary school for Year 1 to 6 students with a roll of 98. The school opened on 8 September 1958.
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The Awapuni Racecourse has a large function centre and is a racehorse training centre used by a number of prominent horse trainers.
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Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 51.1% had no religion, 35.2% were
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Riverdale School is a state contributing primary school for Year 1 to 6 students, with a roll of 370.
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Feilding Gold Cup, a Listed race (the 4th tier) for open class horses over 2100m in early November.
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Manawatu Challenge Stakes, a Group Two Weight-for-age event over 1400m, in late December.
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Eulogy Stakes, a Group Three event for 3 year old fillies over 1550min mid December.
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Manawatu Breeders Stakes, a Group Three Weight-for-age event over 2000m in April.
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The percentage of people born overseas was 18.8, compared with 27.1% nationally.
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Marton Cup, a Listed race for open class horses over 2100m in early January.
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meeting house are located in Awapuni. It is a tribal meeting ground for the
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is a state secondary school for Year 9 to 13 students, with a roll of 885.
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Rangitikei Gold Cup, a Listed race for open class horses over 1550m in May.
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Manawatu Cup, a Group Three open class event over 2100m in late December.
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full-time, 891 (13.8%) were part-time, and 285 (4.4%) were unemployed.
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Merial Metric Mile, an open class Group Three event in mid September.
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All these schools are co-educational. Rolls are as of August 2024.
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Manawatu Classic, a Group Three event over 2000m for 3 year olds.
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Awapuni South contains Riverdale School and Awapuni School,
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College Street divides Awapuni North from Awapuni South.
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The area had a resident population of 3,366 in 2018.
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It is located south west of 1689:Central District Stags and Hinds (cricket) 1566: 1220: 1184: 1170: 1162: 1020:"Riverdale School Official School Website" 334: 186: 38: 1082:"Awatapu College Official School Website" 395:Awapuni had a population of 8,292 at the 921:2018 Census place summary: Awapuni South 893:2018 Census place summary: Awapuni North 458: 916: 914: 888: 886: 755: 169: 156: 107: 72: 68: 56: 36:Suburb in Palmerston North, New Zealand 1740:Populated places on the Manawatū River 1704:Manawatu United (association football) 907:2018 Census place summary: Maraetarata 795:"Population estimate tables - NZ.Stat" 761: 759: 174: 161: 139: 127: 115: 7: 1597:Palmerston North Girls' High School 1146:. 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Te Hotu Manawa
Suburb
Awatapu College
40°22′45″S 175°35′04″E / 40.3791°S 175.5844°E / -40.3791; 175.5844
City
Palmerston North
Local authority
Palmerston North City Council
Highbury
Takaro
Longburn
West End
Linton Camp
Massey University
Palmerston North
Manawatū-Whanganui
Palmerston North Central
Ministry for Culture and Heritage
Te Hotu Manawa Marae
Tūturu Pumau
Rangitāne
hapū
Ngāti Kapuārangi
Ngāti Rangiaranaki
Ngāti Rangitepaia
Ngāti Hineaute
Ngāti Tauira
2018 New Zealand census
2013 census
2006 census

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