Tangimoana

Tangimoana is a community in the Manawatū-Whanganui Region of the North Island of New Zealand. It had a population of 198 permanent residents in 2013. It is located 15 kilometres southwest of Bulls, and 30 kilometres west of Palmerston North.

Tangimoana
Tangimoana
Coordinates: 40°18′S 175°15′E
CountryNew Zealand
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
DistrictManawatu District
Population
 (2013)
 • Total198
Postcode(s)
4822

The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "weeping sea" for Tangimoana.[1]

The settlement lies on the southern bank of the Rangitikei River near the mouth. It was developed in the 1920s as a holiday place for people from Palmerston North and other inland towns. Tangimoana was among the most seriously affected communities in the 2004 flooding.

The Boating Club has a licensed facility for members and their guests. A small corner store is open daily, it sells basic supplies as well as takeaway food.

Tangimoana is well known for its laid back attitude and is popular with those seeking an alternative lifestyle. Many residents are artists and on labour weekend an Art Festival is held showcasing their works.

Tangimoana has limited facilities and very few employment opportunities. Most residents travel to Palmerston North, Feilding or Levin for employment. The main attraction is the river and beach which are both peaceful and natural. It is a popular beach for horses and dogs. A four-wheel drive vehicle is needed to drive directly to the ocean.

Demographics

Tangimoana had a population of 198 at the 2013 New Zealand census, a decrease of 36 people since the 2006 census. There were 96 males and 102 females.[2] 88.9% were European/Pākehā, 12.7% were Māori, 0.0% were Pacific peoples and 0.0% were Asian.[3]

Education

Tangimoana School is a coeducational full primary (years 1-8) school[4] with a roll of 21 as of March 2020.[5]

A bus service takes secondary school students into Palmerston North on week days.

SIGINT facility

The New Zealand Government Communications Security Bureau operates what it describes as a radio communications intereception facility in the area; it is generally believed to be a signals intelligence, or SIGINT facility operating under umbrella of the ECHELON espionage network, under the auspices the UKUSA consortium of intelligent agencies.

  • Tangimoana settlement and history
  • Aerial view of Defence Communications Unit
  • Secret Power - New Zealand's Role in the International Spy Network
  • Secret Power, New Zealand's Role in the International Spy Network; Craig Potton Publishing, Nelson, NZ; ISBN 0-908802-35-8; 1996 (ONLINE EDITION)

References
  1. "1000 Māori place names". New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage. 6 August 2019.
  2. 2013 Census QuickStats about a place : Tangimoana
  3. 2013 Census QuickStats about a place (Cultural diversity) : Tangimoana
  4. Education Counts: Tangimoana School
  5. "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
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