Belfast, New Zealand
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History
Belfast is named after Belfast in Northern Ireland. It was originally known as North Road District, Seven Mile Peg, Styx, or by its Māori name Purarekanui.[1]
James McNeight Watt (1838–1892) emigrated from Belfast and was a partner with the original meat works, around which the settlement grew. Watt, who developed much of the area, is believed to have given it its present name.[2]
Demographics
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Ethnicities were 86.8% European/Pākehā, 11.7% Māori, 2.5% Pasifika, 6.4% Asian, and 2.9% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
The percentage of people born overseas was 17.0, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 54.5% had no religion, 33.4% were Christian, 0.3% had Māori religious beliefs, 1.1% were Hindu, 0.4% were Muslim, 0.7% were Buddhist and 2.2% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 441 (12.7%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 855 (24.7%) people had no formal qualifications. 474 people (13.7%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 1,812 (52.4%) people were employed full-time, 492 (14.2%) were part-time, and 129 (3.7%) were unemployed.[4]
| Name | Area (km2) |
Population | Density (per km2) |
Households | Median age | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast West | 3.10 | 1,908 | 615 | 729 | 41.2 years | $35,600[5] |
| Belfast East | 2.88 | 2,310 | 802 | 903 | 37.2 years | $33,400[6] |
| New Zealand | 37.4 years | $31,800 |
Economy
Belfast has had a freezing works since 1883. It is now owned by Silver Fern Farms.[7] The nearest shopping complex is at Northwood Supa Centre.
Education
Belfast School is a contributing primary school catering for years 1 to 8.[8] It had a roll of Template:NZ school roll data as of Template:NZ school roll data The school opened in 1878.[9]
Sport
Belfast is home to the Belfast Rugby Club, which competes in the Christchurch rugby competition. The team's colours are green and gold. Its main sports ground is Sheldon Park. The northern end of the suburb houses light industry.
Notable people
- Shane Bond (Former player for New Zealand Black Caps cricket team)
- Bill Bush (former All-Black) Now President Belfast Rugby Club (Cobras)
- Craig Green (former All Black)
- Jamie Nutbrown Former Canterbury Crusaders halfback, also a former Super Rugby referee.
- Wayne Smith (All Black's assistant coach)
- Mabel Whitaker (1884–1976), teacher and local historian.
- Lewis Brown (Former New Zealand Kiwi League player) and New Zealand Warriors
References
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