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Of those at least 15 years old, 150 (14.7%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 231 (22.6%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $ 26,900, compared with $ 31,800 nationally. 126 people (12.4%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of
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Of those at least 15 years old, 36 (10.8%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 84 (25.2%) people had no formal qualifications. 21 people (6.3%) earned over $ 70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 132 (39.6%) people were employed full-time,
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Hunterville is defined by
Statistics New Zealand as a rural settlement. It covers 3.22 km (1.24 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 420 as of June 2023, with a population density of 130 people per km. It is part of the larger Otairi statistical area.
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that uses its voice to drive the sheep. The town festival and market held on the first
Saturday after Labour Day has a "Shepherds Shemozzle" – a race with man and dog with shepherds travelling from all over New Zealand to compete for the top prize.
463:. There were 183 households, comprising 213 males and 201 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.06 males per female, with 75 people (18.4%) aged under 15 years, 60 (14.7%) aged 15 to 29, 165 (40.4%) aged 30 to 64, and 108 (26.5%) aged 65 or older.
639:(born 1987), professional Rugby Player, played for Super Rugby teams, Blues (Captain), Kings, and Hurricanes. Plays for Welsh regional team Scarlets (2014–) and was selected for the Welsh Test team in 2017.
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in 1893, when women first gained a vote. In 1905 it was the
Hunterville Express and Upper Rangitikei Advertiser, published 3 times a week. The Express offices were burnt out in 1917.
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Otairi covers 636.76 km (245.85 sq mi) and had an estimated population of 1,340 as of June 2023, with a population density of 2.1 people per km.
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Zealand. It is located halfway between Taupo and Wellington on State Highway 1, and as of the 2018 census has a population of 408.
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Hunterville
Consolidated School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students, with a roll of 116 as of August 2024.
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those at least 15 was that 525 (51.5%) people were employed full-time, 180 (17.6%) were part-time, and 27 (2.6%) were unemployed.
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Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 51.9% had no religion, 37.7% were
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Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 55.9% had no religion, 30.9% were
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1634:- consisted of former Marton Ward, most of southern part of Hunterville Ward and partially northern part of Turakina Ward;
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From at least 1895 to 1948 the
Hunterville Express was published in the town. It was one of 45 newspapers founded by
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633:(1865–1964), solicitor in Hunterville and chairman of the Hunterville Town Board prior to WWI.
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568:, an increase of 45 people (3.7%) since the
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16:For the community in the United States, see
451:Hunterville had a population of 408 at the
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30:Town in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand
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1621:Turakina Maori Girls' College (closed)
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836:. Te Potiki National Trust.
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724:(territorial authorities);
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275:Royal New Zealand Air Force
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