Manly, New Zealand

Manly
Suburb
Big Manly Beach
Big Manly Beach
Map
Coordinates: 36°37′57″S 174°45′43″E / 36.632630°S 174.761880°E / -36.632630; 174.761880
CountryNew Zealand
CityAuckland
Local authorityAuckland Council
Electoral wardAlbany ward
Local boardHibiscus and Bays
Area
[1]
 • Land261 ha (645 acres)
Population
 (June 2024)[2]
 • Total6,060
Postcode(s)
0930
Stanmore Bay (Waiau Bay) Tindalls Beach
Manly
 (Matakatia Bay)
Wade Heads (Hauraki Gulf) (Hauraki Gulf)

Manly is a suburb on the Whangaparaoa Peninsula, towards the northern end of Auckland, New Zealand.[3] Manly Village is an established shopping centre,[4] with the residential areas of Big Manly Beach to the north and Little Manly Beach to the south. The area was once a seaside holiday location, but has become residential suburbs within commuting distance of central Auckland city.

History

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Initially inhabited primarily by Ngāti Kahu,[5] Manly is also home to two pā sites.[6][7] In 1851 it was brought by the Crown as part of the Mahurangi purchase.[8] By the 1890s, the land was settled by the Polkinghorne family.[9]

In the 1920s, Ted Brown and Laurie Taylor began development of the area, also constructing a pier off Little Manly Beach.[10] During this time the region was renamed after Manly a geographically similar seaside suburb north of Sydney.[11][12]

Around 1927 the Hopper Family moved into the area,[13] and farmed the area for a number of years. Later in the 1950s, the family then began subdividing the remaining land along with various other parts of the Hibiscus Coast.[14]

Demographics

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Manly covers 2.61 km2 (1.01 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 6,060 as of June 2024,[2] with a population density of 2,322 people per km2.

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
20065,253—    
20135,643+1.03%
20185,904+0.91%
Source: [15]
Big Manly beach

Manly had a population of 5,904 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 261 people (4.6%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 651 people (12.4%) since the 2006 census. There were 2,238 households, comprising 2,829 males and 3,075 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.92 males per female, with 1,065 people (18.0%) aged under 15 years, 993 (16.8%) aged 15 to 29, 2,562 (43.4%) aged 30 to 64, and 1,284 (21.7%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 92.7% European/Pākehā, 9.5% Māori, 3.1% Pacific peoples, 3.8% Asian, and 1.5% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

The percentage of people born overseas was 26.2, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 55.8% had no religion, 33.6% were Christian, 0.3% had Māori religious beliefs, 0.4% were Hindu, 0.2% were Muslim, 0.9% were Buddhist and 1.9% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 1,005 (20.8%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 720 (14.9%) people had no formal qualifications. 1,038 people (21.5%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 2,280 (47.1%) people were employed full-time, 696 (14.4%) were part-time, and 165 (3.4%) were unemployed.[15]

Individual statistical areas
Name Area (km2) Population Density (per km2) Households Median age Median income
Manly West 1.03 2,349 2,281 882 45.2 years $35,900[16]
Manly East 1.57 3,555 2,264 1,356 44.1 years $33,100[17]
New Zealand 37.4 years $31,800

Beaches

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Manly is home to three Whangaparaoa Peninsula beaches, two on the northern and one on the southern side.[1] The largest and most notable is the soft, white, sandy, and popular swimming location Big Manly Beach. [18] The Beach stretches approximately 1.25 kilometres[1] and looks out over Whangaparāoa Bay. Over the summer months, a swimming pontoon is usually moored at Big Manly Beach. [19]

Big Manly is accompanied by Swann Beach, which sits to the west, together forming Polkinghornes Bay. [1]

Little Manly, which is located on the southern side, is known for its calm and picturesque outlook and conditions.[20] At a length of around 300 metres[1] Little Manly is one of the peninsula's smaller beaches. In 2018, Little Manly also gained a swimming pontoon which is moored there over the summer. [19]

Education

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Whangaparaoa School is a coeducational contributing primary (years 1-6) school with a roll of 845 students as of August 2024.[21][22] The school celebrated its centenary in 2002.[23]

Sport and Recreation

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Sailing

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The Manly Sailing Club[24] hosts a variety of Regional, National and International regattas off the coast of Big Manly Beach.[25] Formally established on 13 April 1964 (60 years ago) (1964-04-13),[26] the club also provides a variety of Learn to Sail Programmes through the Russell Coutts Sailing Foundation,[27] and has links to schools in the area.[28]

Bowling

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Manly has been home to the Manly Bowling Club since it was incorporated on 13 August 1956; 68 years ago (1956-08-13).[29] Each year the club hosts a number of bowling, and social events.[30]

Tennis

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Manly is home to two tennis clubs, situated in both Edith Hopper Park and Manly Park.

The Whangaparaoa Tennis Club is the larger of the two and situated in Edith Hopper Park.[31] The tennis club was established in 1951; 73 years ago (1951)[32] in Manly Park, where the Manly Park Seniors Club is now located and later shifted to it current location in Edith Hopper Park in 1978. [33] The club provides six artificial flood-lit courts, and accompanying facilities, [34] offering courses for people of all ages and skill levels. [34]

Situated in Manly Park, alongside the bowling club, the Manly Park Seniors Tennis Club[35] has four courts as well as accompanying facilities. [36]

Netball

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The Hibiscus Coast Netball Centre is home to six netball courts is located in Edith Hopper Park.[37] On 25 February 2021 the Hibiscus Coast Netball Centre voted in favour of Netball North Harbour taking over administration of the club.[38][39]

Triathlon

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Manly Park has a number of times hosted the Weet-bix Tryathlon.[40]

Notes

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
  3. ^ Roger Smith, GeographX (2005). The Geographic Atlas of New Zealand. Robbie Burton. pp. map 35. ISBN 1-877333-20-4.
  4. ^ "Manly Village". Archived from the original on 14 October 2008. Retrieved 17 October 2008.
  5. ^ "SITE R10/80 WHANGAPARAOA PENINSULA: FINAL EXCAVATION REPORT" (PDF). 2008.
  6. ^ "West Manly Pa - Hillfort in New Zealand". 13 June 2012. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
  7. ^ "Little Manly East Point Pa - Hillfort in New Zealand". 26 May 2012. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
  8. ^ "The Crown, Maori, and Mahurangi" (PDF). Waitangi Tribunal (Ministry of Justice). August 1998. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
  9. ^ "Viewpoint - Coast boom times". Local Matters. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
  10. ^ Matters, Local (15 June 2015). "Coast ferry users surveyed". Local Matters. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
  11. ^ "Big Manly History". Whangaparaoa Coastal Trail. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
  12. ^ Grover, Robin (2008). Why the Hibiscus? Place Names of the Hibiscus Coast. Silverdale Printing. p. 21. ISBN 978-0-473-13484-6.
  13. ^ Matters, Local (22 January 2008). "Guy Hopper". Local Matters. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
  14. ^ "Mr Pauanui's death marks end of an era". NZ Herald. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
  15. ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Manly West (115200) and Manly East (115800).
  16. ^ 2018 Census place summary: Manly West
  17. ^ 2018 Census place summary: Manly East
  18. ^ Godfrey, Shyr (29 November 2018). "8 Must-Visit Beaches On The Hibiscus Coast PLUS What To Eat When You're There". Forty Thieves Nut Butters. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
  19. ^ a b Matters, Local (1 October 2018). "Pontoon for Little Manly". Local Matters. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
  20. ^ "Local Beaches & Parks | Whangaparaoa Lodge, Auckland". www.whangaparaoalodge.co.nz. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
  21. ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  22. ^ Education Counts: Whangaparaoa School
  23. ^ "Jubilees & reunions - Whangaparaoa School". Education Gazette New Zealand. 81 (4). 11 March 2002. Retrieved 17 October 2008. [dead link]
  24. ^ "Yachting New Zealand - Manly Sailing Club".
  25. ^ "O'pen Bic the first in series of world champs in NZ | Yachting New Zealand". www.yachtingnz.org.nz. Retrieved 20 December 2022.
  26. ^ "Many Sailing Club". NZ Business Register. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  27. ^ "About". Russell Coutts Sailing Foundation. Retrieved 20 December 2022.
  28. ^ "Sailing at Wentworth College - Private Cambridge Education Auckland NZ". Wentworth Private School - Gulf Harbour Auckland - Cambridge Education. Retrieved 20 December 2022.
  29. ^ "Manly Bowling Club". NZ Business Register. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  30. ^ "Manly Bowling Club | Manly | Manly Bowling Club Hibiscus Coast". manlybowlingclub. Retrieved 20 December 2022.
  31. ^ "Location – Whangaparaoa Tennis Club". Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  32. ^ "History & Constitution – Whangaparaoa Tennis Club". Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  33. ^ Matters, Hibiscus (16 November 2022). "Tennis club serves 70 years". Local Matters. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  34. ^ a b "Whangaparaoa Tennis Club". Local Matters. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  35. ^ "Manly Park Seniors Tennis Club | Location". Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  36. ^ "Manly Park Seniors Tennis Club |". Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  37. ^ "Netball Clubs and Links - Hibiscus Coast Netball Centre". Hibiscus Coast Netball Centre. 10 February 2021. Archived from the original on 10 February 2021. Retrieved 6 January 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  38. ^ "Administration of Hibiscus Coast Netball". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  39. ^ "Netball North Harbour". www.netballnorthharbour.co.nz. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  40. ^ Matters, Local (28 January 2019). "Get in early for kids' TRYathlon". Local Matters. Retrieved 20 December 2022.
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