Glenbervie, New Zealand facts for kids
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Glenbervie
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Stone walls near Glenbervie
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Northland Region |
| District | Whangarei District |
| Ward | Hikurangi-Coastal Ward |
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Glenbervie is a small community located in the Northland area of New Zealand. It is found northeast of the city of Whangārei. Nearby places include Kiripaka and Ngunguru. To the north of Glenbervie, you'll find the large Glenbervie Forest.
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People Living in Glenbervie
The area around Glenbervie, including a place called Mount Parihaka, covers about 32 square kilometers. As of 2023, about 1,470 people live here. This means there are about 46 people for every square kilometer.
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 2006 | 1,002 | — |
| 2013 | 1,137 | +1.82% |
| 2018 | 1,329 | +3.17% |
| 2023 | 1,416 | +1.28% |
In the 2023 New Zealand census, Glenbervie had 1,416 residents. This was an increase of 87 people since 2018. It also showed a growth of 279 people since 2013. There were 720 males and 693 females living in 495 homes.
The average age of people in Glenbervie was 47 years old. About 18% of the people were under 15 years old. Around 14% were aged 15 to 29. Most people, about 47%, were between 30 and 64 years old. About 20% of the population was 65 or older.
People in Glenbervie come from different backgrounds. Most people, about 91%, are European (also called Pākehā). About 20% are Māori. Smaller groups include Pasifika (2.8%) and Asian (3.6%).
English is spoken by almost everyone, about 98.5%. A smaller number, 3%, also speak the Māori language. About 18% of the people living in Glenbervie were born outside New Zealand.
Many people in Glenbervie have a religious belief. About 30% identify as Christian. Some follow Hinduism or Buddhism. About 60% of people said they had no religion.
History and Culture
The local Pehiaweri Marae is an important cultural place. A marae is a traditional meeting ground for Māori. The Te Reo o te Iwi meeting house is part of this marae. It is a special place for the Ngāpuhi groups (called hapū) of Ngāti Hao, Ngāti Hau, Te Parawhau, and Te Uriroroi. They use it for gatherings and important events.
Learning in Glenbervie
Glenbervie School is a primary school for children in years 1 to 6. It teaches both boys and girls. As of 2024, the school has about 228 students. The school first opened its doors in 1893.
Weather in Glenbervie
Glenbervie has a mild climate. Here's a look at the average temperatures and rainfall:
| Climate data for Glenbervie (1981–2010 normals, extremes 1947–1987) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 31.1 (88.0) |
29.9 (85.8) |
29.4 (84.9) |
25.3 (77.5) |
23.9 (75.0) |
21.4 (70.5) |
19.4 (66.9) |
20.6 (69.1) |
22.4 (72.3) |
26.8 (80.2) |
29.2 (84.6) |
32.8 (91.0) |
32.8 (91.0) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 23.8 (74.8) |
23.6 (74.5) |
22.5 (72.5) |
19.8 (67.6) |
17.8 (64.0) |
15.7 (60.3) |
14.8 (58.6) |
15.3 (59.5) |
16.7 (62.1) |
18.2 (64.8) |
19.9 (67.8) |
22.1 (71.8) |
19.2 (66.5) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 18.2 (64.8) |
18.5 (65.3) |
17.2 (63.0) |
14.6 (58.3) |
13.0 (55.4) |
10.4 (50.7) |
9.7 (49.5) |
10.4 (50.7) |
11.7 (53.1) |
13.0 (55.4) |
14.5 (58.1) |
16.5 (61.7) |
14.0 (57.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 12.5 (54.5) |
13.5 (56.3) |
11.9 (53.4) |
9.5 (49.1) |
8.2 (46.8) |
5.1 (41.2) |
4.7 (40.5) |
5.4 (41.7) |
6.8 (44.2) |
7.8 (46.0) |
9.2 (48.6) |
10.9 (51.6) |
8.8 (47.8) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 2.2 (36.0) |
2.2 (36.0) |
1.1 (34.0) |
−0.8 (30.6) |
−4.3 (24.3) |
−4.5 (23.9) |
−5.6 (21.9) |
−5.4 (22.3) |
−5.4 (22.3) |
−2.8 (27.0) |
−0.1 (31.8) |
1.0 (33.8) |
−5.6 (21.9) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 122.3 (4.81) |
152.8 (6.02) |
180.5 (7.11) |
146.0 (5.75) |
127.0 (5.00) |
163.1 (6.42) |
142.9 (5.63) |
141.0 (5.55) |
162.3 (6.39) |
117.8 (4.64) |
114.1 (4.49) |
139.1 (5.48) |
1,708.9 (67.29) |
| Source: NIWA | |||||||||||||
