Clive, New Zealand facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Clive
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The decommissioned Catholic church in Clive
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Hawke's Bay Region |
| Territorial authority | Hastings District |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 3.35 km2 (1.29 sq mi) |
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| • Total | 2,090 |
| • Density | 623.9/km2 (1,616/sq mi) |
Clive (which is called Karaewa in Māori) is a small town in New Zealand. It's located in the Hawke's Bay region on the North Island. Clive is special because it's right in the middle, about 10 kilometres from both Napier and Hastings. It's also very close to where the Ngaruroro River meets the sea.
Clive is part of the Hastings district. The town was named after a famous person from India's history, Robert Clive. He was known as "Clive of India." The name was chosen by a person named John Curling.
Life in Clive
Clive is mostly a rural area, meaning it has lots of open land. However, more and more people are choosing to live in Hawke's Bay. Because Clive is located between Hastings and Napier, new neighbourhoods are being built. These new homes help make space for the growing number of people who want to live there.
Clive is also home to the Hawke's Bay Rowing Club. This club trains on the Clive River. Every year, on the first weekend, the Hawke's Bay Rowing Regatta is held. This exciting event has been happening since 1872!
Who Lives in Clive?
Clive covers an area of about 3.35 square kilometres. As of June 2023, about 2,090 people live here. This means there are about 624 people living in each square kilometre.
In 2018, there were 2,247 people living in Clive. This was an increase of 165 people since 2013. About 19.5% of the people were under 15 years old. Most people in Clive are of European background (86.2%). About 19.5% are Māori, and smaller numbers are from Pacific Islands or Asia.
Marae: Important Meeting Places
Clive has two special meeting places called marae (pronounced mah-rye). Marae are very important cultural centres for Māori people. They are used for gatherings, celebrations, and discussions.
- Kohupātiki Marae has a meeting house called Tanenuiarangi. This marae is a meeting place for the Ngāti Kahungunu groups (called hapū) of Ngati Hōri and Ngāti Toaharapaki.
- Matahiwi Marae has a meeting house called Te Matau a Māui. This marae is a meeting place for the Ngāti Kahungunu hapū of Ngāti Hāwea and Ngāti Kautere.
In 2020, the New Zealand Government provided money to help upgrade 18 marae, including Kohupātiki and Matahiwi. This funding helped create jobs and improve these important community spaces.
Schools in Clive
Clive School is a primary school for both boys and girls. It is a state school, which means it is run by the government. As of February 2024, about 192 students attend Clive School.
