This is a list of functional urban areas in New Zealand, as defined by Statistics New Zealand.
Under the Statistical standard for geographic areas 2023 and Statistical standard for geographic areas 2018, a functional urban area an urban area, rural settlement or rural statistical area where there is a major, large medium or small urban core with more than 5,000 residents. They may also have urban cores, satellite urban areas, rural settlements and rural hinterland ares where at least 40% of workers commute to the urban core or associated secondary urban core for work. [1] [2] Functional urban areas are based on linkages between where people live and where they work, shop, access health care, and take part in recreation activities. [2]
As of 2023, there are 53 functional urban areas in New Zealand. [3]
Metropolitan areas
- Auckland (1,547,619) – Auckland, Hibiscus Coast, Pukekohe, Beachlands-Pine Harbour, Clarks Beach, Helensville, Kumeu-Huapai, Maraetai, Muriwai, Parakai, Patumāhoe, Pōkeno, Riverhead, Tuakau, Waimauku, Waiuku
- Christchurch (470,814) – Christchurch, Kaiapoi, Rangiora, Rolleston, Diamond Harbour, Leeston, Lincoln, Lyttelton, Pegasus, Prebbleton, West Melton, Woodend
- Wellington (414,033) – Wellington, Lower Hutt, Porirua, Upper Hutt, Featherston, Greytown
- Hamilton (198,957) – Hamilton, Ngāruawāhia
- Tauranga (156,096) – Tauranga, Ōmokoroa
- Dunedin (125,007) – Dunedin, Mosgiel, Brighton, Waikouaiti
Large regional centres
- Palmerston North (92,004) – Palmerston North, Ashhurst
- Whangārei (84,117) – Whangārei, Hikurangi, Ngunguru, One Tree Point, Ruakākā
- Nelson (79,998) – Nelson, Richmond, Brightwater, Hope, Māpua, Wakefield
- New Plymouth (79,074) – New Plymouth, Inglewood, Ōakura, Waitara
- Hastings (75,255) – Hastings, Havelock North, Clive
- Rotorua (67,179) – Rotorua, Ngongotahā
- Napier (64,767)
- Invercargill (54,084)
- Kāpiti Coast (46,683) – Paraparaumu, Waikanae, Paekākāriki
- Whanganui (44,403)
- Gisborne (39,447)
Medium regional centres
- Timaru (38,559) – Timaru, Pleasant Point, Temuka
- Masterton (32,043) – Masterton, Carterton
- Blenheim (30,099)
- Taupō (28,068)
- Levin (25,803) – Levin, Shannon
- Queenstown (24,693) – Queenstown, Arrowtown, Arthurs Point, Lake Hayes
- Whakatāne (21,828) – Whakatāne, Ōhope
- Ashburton (21,672)
- Cambridge (21,261)
- Te Awamutu (19,677) – Te Awamutu, Kihikihi, Pirongia
- Feilding (17,727)
- Oamaru (15,255)
- Tokoroa (13,710)
- Greymouth (11,604) – Greymouth, Runanga
Small regional centres (Population 5000+)
- Warkworth (14,037) – Warkworth, Snells Beach
- Wānaka (12,633) – Wānaka, Lake Hāwea
- Kerikeri (12,699)
- Kaitaia (12,291)
- Hāwera (11,718)
- Gore (10,053) – Gore, Mataura
- Te Puke (9,918)
- Motueka (9,501)
- Thames (9,288)
- Morrinsville (9,195)
- Alexandra (8,526) – Alexandra, Clyde
- Huntly (8,052)
- Matamata (8,019)
- Kawerau (7,419)
- Cromwell (7,305)
- Stratford (7,023)
- Ōtaki (6,984) – Ōtaki, Ōtaki Beach
- Dannevirke (6,360)
- Marton (5,676)
- Whitianga (5,622)
- Katikati (5,442)
- Waihi (5,403)
See also
References
- ^ "Functional urban areas – methodology and classification". Stats NZ. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
- ^ a b "Statistical standard for geographic areas 2023" (PDF). statsnz.govt.nz. Statistics New Zealand.
- ^ "Functional Urban Area 2023 (generalised)". Stats NZ. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
This is a list of functional urban areas in New Zealand, as defined by Statistics New Zealand.
Under the Statistical standard for geographic areas 2023 and Statistical standard for geographic areas 2018, a functional urban area an urban area, rural settlement or rural statistical area where there is a major, large medium or small urban core with more than 5,000 residents. They may also have urban cores, satellite urban areas, rural settlements and rural hinterland ares where at least 40% of workers commute to the urban core or associated secondary urban core for work. [1] [2] Functional urban areas are based on linkages between where people live and where they work, shop, access health care, and take part in recreation activities. [2]
As of 2023, there are 53 functional urban areas in New Zealand. [3]
Metropolitan areas
- Auckland (1,547,619) – Auckland, Hibiscus Coast, Pukekohe, Beachlands-Pine Harbour, Clarks Beach, Helensville, Kumeu-Huapai, Maraetai, Muriwai, Parakai, Patumāhoe, Pōkeno, Riverhead, Tuakau, Waimauku, Waiuku
- Christchurch (470,814) – Christchurch, Kaiapoi, Rangiora, Rolleston, Diamond Harbour, Leeston, Lincoln, Lyttelton, Pegasus, Prebbleton, West Melton, Woodend
- Wellington (414,033) – Wellington, Lower Hutt, Porirua, Upper Hutt, Featherston, Greytown
- Hamilton (198,957) – Hamilton, Ngāruawāhia
- Tauranga (156,096) – Tauranga, Ōmokoroa
- Dunedin (125,007) – Dunedin, Mosgiel, Brighton, Waikouaiti
Large regional centres
- Palmerston North (92,004) – Palmerston North, Ashhurst
- Whangārei (84,117) – Whangārei, Hikurangi, Ngunguru, One Tree Point, Ruakākā
- Nelson (79,998) – Nelson, Richmond, Brightwater, Hope, Māpua, Wakefield
- New Plymouth (79,074) – New Plymouth, Inglewood, Ōakura, Waitara
- Hastings (75,255) – Hastings, Havelock North, Clive
- Rotorua (67,179) – Rotorua, Ngongotahā
- Napier (64,767)
- Invercargill (54,084)
- Kāpiti Coast (46,683) – Paraparaumu, Waikanae, Paekākāriki
- Whanganui (44,403)
- Gisborne (39,447)
Medium regional centres
- Timaru (38,559) – Timaru, Pleasant Point, Temuka
- Masterton (32,043) – Masterton, Carterton
- Blenheim (30,099)
- Taupō (28,068)
- Levin (25,803) – Levin, Shannon
- Queenstown (24,693) – Queenstown, Arrowtown, Arthurs Point, Lake Hayes
- Whakatāne (21,828) – Whakatāne, Ōhope
- Ashburton (21,672)
- Cambridge (21,261)
- Te Awamutu (19,677) – Te Awamutu, Kihikihi, Pirongia
- Feilding (17,727)
- Oamaru (15,255)
- Tokoroa (13,710)
- Greymouth (11,604) – Greymouth, Runanga
Small regional centres (Population 5000+)
- Warkworth (14,037) – Warkworth, Snells Beach
- Wānaka (12,633) – Wānaka, Lake Hāwea
- Kerikeri (12,699)
- Kaitaia (12,291)
- Hāwera (11,718)
- Gore (10,053) – Gore, Mataura
- Te Puke (9,918)
- Motueka (9,501)
- Thames (9,288)
- Morrinsville (9,195)
- Alexandra (8,526) – Alexandra, Clyde
- Huntly (8,052)
- Matamata (8,019)
- Kawerau (7,419)
- Cromwell (7,305)
- Stratford (7,023)
- Ōtaki (6,984) – Ōtaki, Ōtaki Beach
- Dannevirke (6,360)
- Marton (5,676)
- Whitianga (5,622)
- Katikati (5,442)
- Waihi (5,403)
See also
References
- ^ "Functional urban areas – methodology and classification". Stats NZ. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
- ^ a b "Statistical standard for geographic areas 2023" (PDF). statsnz.govt.nz. Statistics New Zealand.
- ^ "Functional Urban Area 2023 (generalised)". Stats NZ. Retrieved 23 February 2023.