Greenmeadows, New Zealand facts for kids
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| Local authority | Napier |
| Electoral ward | Taradale Ward |
| Land area | 291 ha (1.12 sq mi)* |
| Coordinates | 39°31′34″S 176°51′42″E / 39.526003°S 176.861586°E |
| Population | 5650 (June 2023) |
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Greenmeadows is a friendly suburb located in the city of Napier. It's part of the beautiful Hawke's Bay region on New Zealand's eastern North Island. Greenmeadows is part of the Taradale area within Napier.
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A Look Back: History of Greenmeadows
In 1857, a long time ago, Greenmeadows was bought by Henry Stokes Tiffin and two brothers, Henry and George Allen. They used the land to raise sheep. The area got its name, Greenmeadows, because of a special type of grass called danthonia that grew there, making the fields look very green.
Fun in the Parks
One important park in Greenmeadows is Anderson Park. From 1886 to 1960, it was used for horse racing by the Napier Park Racing Club. Today, it's a peaceful park where people can relax and enjoy nature.
Who Lives in Greenmeadows?
Greenmeadows covers about 2.91 square kilometers. As of June 2023, , an estimated 5650 people live here. This means there are about 1942 people living in each square kilometer.
The population of Greenmeadows has grown over the years. In the 2018 New Zealand census, 5,562 people lived there. This was an increase of 171 people since the 2013 census. It was also 417 more people than in the 2006 census.
Most people in Greenmeadows are of European background (89.1%). About 11.9% are Māori, and smaller numbers are from Asia (5.1%) or the Pacific Islands (1.6%). Some people identify with more than one ethnicity.
About 16.1% of the people living in Greenmeadows were born outside New Zealand. This is less than the national average of 27.1%.
When it comes to beliefs, about 50.6% of people said they had no religion. About 38.3% were Christian. Smaller groups followed Māori religious beliefs, Hinduism, Islam, or Buddhism.
Many adults in Greenmeadows are employed. About 42.9% work full-time, and 14.9% work part-time.
Learning in Greenmeadows: Schools
Greenmeadows has three schools for students:
- Greenmeadows School is a state primary school. It has 435 students.
- Parkside Christian Seventh-day Adventist School is a state-integrated primary school. It has 41 students.
- St Joseph's Māori Girls' College is a state-integrated Catholic school for girls. It teaches intermediate and high school students. It has 112 students.
These student numbers are from February 2024. .
