Ostend, New Zealand facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Local authority | Auckland |
| Electoral ward | Waitematā and Gulf ward |
| Local board | Waiheke Local Board |
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| • Land | 391 ha (966 acre) |
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| • Total | 2,000 |
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Ostend is a small town on Waiheke Island in New Zealand. It's part of the Auckland Region and is located in the Hauraki Gulf. Ostend sits on the western side of Waiheke Island. It's built around a small piece of land that sticks out into Putiki Bay. This bay is one of two large inlets on the island's southwest coast. Ostend is just east of Surfdale and southwest of Onetangi.
Ostend is connected to Surfdale by a road that crosses Putiki Bay. Many boat owners use the beach here to moor their boats. It's easy to get to Ostend from the mainland marina at Half Moon Bay. Ostend is an important place on the island. It has the island's only big supermarket, a local council office, a church, and a medical center. People often call it the "industrial area" of Waiheke Island because of the businesses there.
A Look Back: Ostend's History
In late 1915, a fun competition was held to name this new town. A woman from Auckland, Miss Boylan, won the contest. She suggested the name Ostend. This name comes from a city in Belgium that was important during World War I. The land in the Ostend area was first sold at an auction on February 18, 1916. Originally, the name Ostend referred to land near both Putiki Bay and Onetangi Bay. Today, these areas are known as Ostend and Onetangi.
Who Lives in Ostend?
Ostend covers about 3.91 square kilometers. In 2018, about 1,905 people lived here. This was an increase from previous years, showing the town is growing.
The people living in Ostend come from many different backgrounds. Most residents are of European descent. However, there are also many Māori, Pacific peoples, and Asian residents. About one-third of the people in Ostend were born outside of New Zealand.
When it comes to beliefs, most people in Ostend said they didn't have a religion. Others identified as Christian or followed other beliefs like Buddhism.
Learning in Ostend
Ostend is home to one of the three schools on Waiheke Island. The other schools are located in Surfdale.
Waiheke Primary School is a school for younger students, from year 1 to year 8. It teaches both boys and girls.
