Buckland is a small town in the Franklin ward of Auckland Regional Council,[3] on the south-east side of Pukekohe, between Pukekohe and Tuakau, and on the northern boundary of Waikato District. It is part of the Pukekohe urban area.[1]
Buckland | |
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Town | |
.jpg) St Paul's Church | |
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| Coordinates: 37°13′34″S 174°55′30″E / 37.22611°S 174.92500°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Auckland Region |
| Ward | Franklin ward |
| Board | Franklin Local Board |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Auckland Council |
| Area | |
• Territorial | 8.46 km2 (3.27 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 50 m (160 ft) |
| Population (June 2024)[2] | |
• Territorial | 1,210 |
| • Density | 140/km2 (370/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
Etymology
editBuckland is probably named after a local land owner. The 2010 publication, Place Names of New Zealand, says that was Alfred Buckland,[4] but in 2017 the Specialist Built Heritage Unit of Auckland Council named William Thorne Buckland, brother of Alfred.[5]
History
editBuckland was largely covered by bush until it was cleared to make room for dairy farms. In 1892 a creamery was operating in Buckland.[5]
The construction of a railway line in 1875 allowed for the expansion of the agriculture and horticulture industry in the area, as produce could be easily sent to Auckland.[5]
St Paul's Church was constructed in 1900 following the relocation of St Andrew's Church in Pukekohe. It is considered a landmark for the local community and is still in use.[5]
A Methodist Church was constructed later in 1904. In 1984 the Church was sold into private ownership and is now a private residence.[5]
Following the First World War many immigrants arrived in Buckland from Britain. A similar pattern of immigration would follow the Second World War but with Dutch immigrants.[5]
Transport
editOriginally only bridle trails connected Buckland with Pukekohe. Packhorses would deliver supplies from Drury.[5]
Buckland had a railway station from 1875 to 1969.[6]
Demographics
editThe statistical area of Buckland, which includes rural land to the south and east of Pukekohe, Buckland covers 8.46 km2 (3.27 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 1,210 as of June 2024,[2] with a population density of 143 people per km2.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 969 | — |
| 2013 | 1,041 | +1.03% |
| 2018 | 1,173 | +2.42% |
| Source: [7] | ||
Buckland had a population of 1,173 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 132 people (12.7%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 204 people (21.1%) since the 2006 census. There were 384 households, comprising 588 males and 585 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.01 males per female. The median age was 40.7 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 246 people (21.0%) aged under 15 years, 222 (18.9%) aged 15 to 29, 528 (45.0%) aged 30 to 64, and 177 (15.1%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 82.1% European/Pākehā, 16.1% Māori, 4.1% Pacific peoples, 10.0% Asian, and 2.0% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
The percentage of people born overseas was 17.4, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 55.2% had no religion, 33.8% were Christian, 0.5% had Māori religious beliefs, 2.6% were Hindu, 0.3% were Muslim, 0.5% were Buddhist and 1.0% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 150 (16.2%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 183 (19.7%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $37,200, compared with $31,800 nationally. 234 people (25.2%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 501 (54.0%) people were employed full-time, 153 (16.5%) were part-time, and 24 (2.6%) were unemployed.[7]
Education
editBuckland School is a full primary school (years 1–8) with a roll of 239.[8] The school opened in 1894.[9]
Pukekohe Christian School is a private composite school (years 1–13) with a roll of 335.[10] It is about 1.3 km northeast of Buckland.
Both schools are coeducational. Rolls are as of August 2024.[11]
Other Bucklands in New Zealand
editBuckland is also the name of small settlements east of Cambridge, in the Waikato region,[12] and north east of Feilding.[13]
References
edit- ^ a b c "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
- ^ a b "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ "Franklin Ward map" (PDF).
- ^ "Place name detail: Buckland". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Historic Heritage Evaluation Heritage Evaluation St Pauls Church 581–583 Buckland Road, Buckland Prepared by Auckland Council Heritage Unit Draft". dokumen.tips. October 2016. Retrieved 27 November 2018.
- ^ Scoble, Juliet (2012). Names & Opening & Closing Dates of Railway Stations in New Zealand, 1863 to 2012. Wellington: Rail Heritage Trust of New Zealand. p. 17.
- ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Buckland (166200). 2018 Census place summary: Buckland
- ^ Education Counts: Buckland School
- ^ "Programme for 125thAnniversary Celebrations −17 March 2017" (PDF). Buckland School. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- ^ Education Counts: Pukekohe Christian School
- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ "Buckland, Waikato – NZ Topo Map". NZ Topo Map. Retrieved 27 November 2018.
- ^ "Buckland, Manawatu-Wanganui – NZ Topo Map". NZ Topo Map. Retrieved 27 November 2018.
