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Who named Petone?
The first European immigrants settled at Pito-one, now known as Petone, in 1840. The settlement lay close to the pā of Te Puni, the paramount Te Āti Awa chief who sold a vast tract of land around the harbour to the New Zealand Company for settlement.
When did Lower Hutt become a city?
With the growth of population came local government. In 1876 the provinces were abolished and counties set up, and within five years Lower Hutt had its own town board. It was constituted a borough in 1891 and became a city in 1941.
What is the population of Auckland 2021?
1.72 million
Auckland’s population is provisionally estimated as 1.72 million at 30 June 2021.
Which city in NZ is the driest?
Christchurch was the driest main centre in New Zealand over 2020.
Who Was Lower Hutt named after?
Sir William Hutt
Named after the Hutt River. Sir William Hutt, MP, was a director of the New Zealand Company.
How many suburbs are in Lower Hutt?
Lower Hutt (Māori: Te Awakairangi) is a city in the Wellington Region of the North Island of New Zealand. Administered by the Hutt City Council, it is one of the four cities that constitute the Wellington metropolitan area….Lower Hutt.
| Lower Hutt Awakairangi (Māori) | |
|---|---|
| Area code(s) | 04 |
| Website | HuttCity.govt.nz |
What is the iwi of Wellington?
Tara and his people moved south and were thus the first iwi (tribe) in Wellington, hence named Ngai Tara. Ngai Tara eventually amalgamated with another iwi, Ngati Ira. Other iwi associated with the area were Ngati Kahungunu, Ngai Tahu and Ngati Mamoe.
How many people live in the Hamilton area?
The current metro area population of Hamilton in 2021 is 771,000, a 0.52% increase from 2020. The metro area population of Hamilton in 2020 was 767,000, a 0.52% increase from 2019. The metro area population of Hamilton in 2019 was 763,000, a 0.53% increase from 2018.
What is the population of Hamilton Scotland?
54,080
Hamilton, South Lanarkshire
| Hamilton Scottish Gaelic: Baile Hamaltan Scots: Hamiltoun | |
|---|---|
| Hamilton Location within South Lanarkshire | |
| Area | 16.3 km2 (6.3 sq mi) |
| Population | 54,080 (mid-2016 est.) |
| • Density | 3,318/km2 (8,590/sq mi) |
How many people live in Alicetown New Zealand?
Alicetown-Melling had a population of 2,793 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 93 people (3.4%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 258 people (10.2%) since the 2006 census. There were 1,056 households. There were 1,422 males and 1,368 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.04 males per female.
How many people live in Alice Town Bahamas?
Alice Town. Alice Town is a town in the Bahamas. It is located on North Bimini island and the population is 300 as of the 2010 census.
How did the town of Alicetown get its name?
Alicetown began as a farming settlement and was settled from the early 1900s by Petone factory workers. Alicetown was named for Alice Maud Fitzherbert, the daughter of mayor William Fitzherbert who married Professor George William von Zedlitz in 1905.
Where is Alice Town on Bimini island located?
It is located on North Bimini island and the population is 300 as of the 2010 census. Alice Town is the centre of the tourist trade on Bimini: there are several hotels, bars and restaurants. North of Alice Town is the main settlement (where most islanders live) called Bailey Town.