Dome Valley
Place in Auckland Region, New Zealand
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Dome Valley is a rural area in the northern Auckland Region of New Zealand. It is situated between the towns of Warkworth and Wellsford. State Highway 1 and the Left Branch of the Mahurangi River run through the valley.[6]
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 Interactive map of Dome Valley | |
| Coordinates: 36.37216424°S 174.61833610°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Auckland Region |
| Ward | Rodney |
| Community board | Rodney Local Board |
| Subdivision | Wellsford subdivision |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Type | Territorial authority |
| • Body | Auckland Council |
| • Mayor of Auckland | Wayne Brown[1] |
| • Kaipara ki Mahurangi MP | Chris Penk[2] |
| • Te Tai Tokerau MP | Mariameno Kapa-Kingi[3] |
| Area | |
• Total | 42.63 km2 (16.46 sq mi) |
| Population (2023 Census)[5] | |
• Total | 261 |
| • Density | 6.12/km2 (15.9/sq mi) |
Demographics
Dome Valley is covered by two SA1 statistical areas, which cover 42.63 km2 (16.46 sq mi).[4] Dome Valley is part of the larger Dome Valley-Matakana statistical area.[7]
| Port Albert | Whangaripo | Pākiri |
| Tauhoa |
  Dome Valley  |
Matakana |
| Dome Forest | Warkworth | Sandspit |
The SA1 statistical areas had a population of 261 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 12 people (4.8%) since the 2018 census, and unchanged since the 2013 census. There were 126 males and 132 females in 87 dwellings.[9] 2.3% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. There were 48 people (18.4%) aged under 15 years, 36 (13.8%) aged 15 to 29, 126 (48.3%) aged 30 to 64, and 48 (18.4%) aged 65 or older.[5]
People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 88.5% European (Pākehā); 23.0% Māori; 2.3% Pasifika; 5.7% Asian; 1.1% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 2.3% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 96.6%, Māori language by 4.6%, and other languages by 9.2%. No language could be spoken by 1.1% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 1.1%. The percentage of people born overseas was 19.5, compared with 28.8% nationally.
Religious affiliations were 27.6% Christian, and 3.4% Māori religious beliefs. People who answered that they had no religion were 59.8%, and 9.2% of people did not answer the census question.
Of those at least 15 years old, 39 (18.3%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 99 (46.5%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 54 (25.4%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. 24 people (11.3%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 90 (42.3%) people were employed full-time, 36 (16.9%) were part-time, and 12 (5.6%) were unemployed.[5]
Landfill controversy
A controversial proposal to build a landfill in the area caused protests and demonstrations from environmental groups in Auckland in the early 2020s.[10][11][12] It was approved despite stiff opposition, and Waste Management New Zealand would construct and operate 60 hectares of landfill after given consent to do so.[13]
It was controversial because it would have an ecological impact on the area; it would contaminate local waterways, such as the Kaipara Harbour's water catchment.[11] Waste Management New Zealand further had an application for a plan change to use 1000 hectares of land in the Dome Valley site recognised as a "landfill precinct".[14]
The plan change was further declined by Auckland Council.[15][16]
Attractions
Attractions in Dome Valley include Sheepworld,[17] a premier showcase for sheep and wool production,[18] Dome Forest Walkway, a walkway going through the Dome Forest and Dome Valley Gun Club.[19]