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{{Short description|Rural locality in Wellington Region, New Zealand}}
{{Use New Zealand English|date=July 2021}}
{{Infobox settlement
| name                    = Gladstone
| settlement_type         = Locality
| image_skyline           = Gladstone Pub (23192519723).jpg
| image_caption           = Gladstone Inn
| image_map               = {{infobox mapframe|coord={{coord|41|05|S|175|39|E}}|zoom=10}}
| coordinates             = {{Coord|41|05|S|175|39|E|region:NZ_type:city|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_name        = New Zealand
| subdivision_type1       = Region
| subdivision_name1       = Wellington Region 
| subdivision_type2       = Territorial authority
| subdivision_name2       = Carterton District
| seat_type               = Electorates
| seat                    = {{ubl|[[Earth:Wairarapa (New Zealand electorate)|Wairarapa]]|Ikaroa-Rāwhiti (Māori)}}
| government_footnotes    =
| leader_title            = Territorial Authority
| leader_name             = Carterton District Council
| leader_title1           = Regional council
| leader_name1            = Greater Wellington Regional Council
| leader_title2           = Mayor of Carterton
| leader_name2            = {{NZ officeholder data|Carterton District Mayor|y}}
| leader_title3           = [[Earth:Wairarapa (New Zealand electorate)|Wairarapa MP]]
| leader_name3            = {{NZ officeholder data|Wairarapa MP|y}}
| leader_title4           = Ikaroa-Rāwhiti MP
| leader_name4            = {{NZ officeholder data|Ikaroa-Rāwhiti MP|y}}
| area_total_km2          = 621.16
| area_footnotes          = <ref name="Area"/>
| population_total        = {{NZ population data 2023 SA2|Gladstone (Carterton district)|y}}
| population_footnotes    = {{NZ population data 2023 SA2||||y}}
| population_as_of        = {{NZ population data 2023 SA2|||y}}
| population_density_km2  = auto
}}

'''Gladstone''' is a lightly populated locality<ref>{{LINZ|21374|Gladstone|17 March 2018}}</ref> in the Carterton District of [[Earth:New Zealand|New Zealand]]'s North Island, located on the Mangahuia Stream near where the Tauweru River joins the Ruamahanga River. The nearest town is [[Place:Carterton, New Zealand|Carterton]] 15 kilometres to the northwest, and nearby settlements include Ponatahi to the west and Longbush to the south. It was named after British prime minister William Ewart Gladstone.<ref name="teara">Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand, [http://www.teara.govt.nz/Places/Wairarapa/WairarapaPlaces/5/en "Carterton"], accessed 31 May 2007.</ref>

Several other localities in the country are also called Gladstone - an [[Place:Invercargill#Suburbs|Invercargill suburb]], a coastal sawmill village south of Greymouth, a hamlet beside Lake Hāwea and an area near Levin.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.topomap.co.nz/|title=New Zealand Topographic Map|website=NZ Topo Map|language=en|access-date=2018-12-23}}</ref>

== History and culture ==

Thirty-four deceased soldiers from Gladstone and its surrounds are commemorated by a small roadside war memorial, and part of the main road between Masterton and Gladstone is lined with 36 memorial oaks. Why there are thirty-six rather than thirty-four oaks is unknown.<ref>Gareth Winter, [http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/?q=node/1189 "Maungaraki War Memorial, Gladstone"], accessed 31 May 2007.</ref>

===Marae===

The local Hurunui o Rangi Marae is affiliated with the Ngāti Kahungunu hapū of Ngāi Tahu, Ngāi Taneroroa, Ngāti Hinewaka, Ngāti Kaparuparu, Ngāti Moe, Ngāti Parera, Ngāti Rangitataia, Ngāti Rangitehewa, Ngāti Tatuki and Ngāti Te Tomo o Kahungunu, and the Rangitāne hapū of Ngāi Tahu.<ref name="tkmentry">{{cite web|title=Te Kāhui Māngai directory|url= http://www.tkm.govt.nz/ |website=tkm.govt.nz|publisher=Te Puni Kōkiri}}</ref><ref name="maorimaps">{{cite web |title=Māori Maps |url=https://maorimaps.com/map |website=maorimaps.com |publisher=Te Potiki National Trust}}</ref>

In October 2020, the New Zealand Government committed $2,179,654 from the Provincial Growth Fund to upgrade Ngāi Tumapuhia a Rangi ki Okautete, Motuwairaka, Pāpāwai, Kohunui, Hurunui o Rangi and Te Oreore marae. The projects were expected to create 19.8 full time jobs.<ref name="maraepgf">{{cite web |title=Marae Announcements |url=https://www.growregions.govt.nz/assets/funding-announcements/marae-announcements.xlsx |website=growregions.govt.nz |publisher=Provincial Growth Fund |format=Excel |date=9 October 2020}}</ref>

== Demographics ==
Gladstone statistical area covers {{Convert|621.16|km2||abbr=on}}.<ref name="Area">{{Cite web|title=ArcGIS Web Application|url=https://statsnz.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=6f49867abe464f86ac7526552fe19787|access-date=3 December 2023|website=statsnz.maps.arcgis.com}}</ref> It had an estimated population of {{NZ population data 2023 SA2|Gladstone (Carterton district)|y}} as of {{NZ population data 2023 SA2|||y|y||,}} with a population density of {{Decimals|{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2023 SA2|Gladstone (Carterton district)|y}}|R}}/621.16|1}} people per km<sup>2</sup>.

{{Historical populations|2006|711|2013|816|2018|870|percentages=pagr|align=left|source=<ref name="Census 2018"/>}}
[[Image:Gladstone Church side.jpg|thumb|right|Gladstone Church, rebuilt in 1955]]
Gladstone had a population of 870 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 54 people (6.6%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 159 people (22.4%) since the 2006 census. There were 333 households, comprising 450 males and 417 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.08 males per female. The median age was 42.6 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 198 people (22.8%) aged under 15 years, 111 (12.8%) aged 15 to 29, 441 (50.7%) aged 30 to 64, and 120 (13.8%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 93.4% European/Pākehā, 13.4% Māori, 1.0% Pasifika, 0.7% Asian, and 2.1% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

The percentage of people born overseas was 12.4, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 55.5% had no religion, 34.8% were Christian, 0.3% were Hindu and 2.1% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 174 (25.9%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 78 (11.6%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $41,000, compared with $31,800 nationally. 144 people (21.4%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 390 (58.0%) people were employed full-time, 126 (18.8%) were part-time, and 9 (1.3%) were unemployed.<ref name="Census 2018">{{NZ census 2018|Gladstone (Carterton District) (257200)|gladstone-carterton-district|Gladstone (Carterton District)}}</ref>

== Economy ==
[[File:Pasture against snow (15346066851) (cropped).jpg|thumb|Looking north-west from Gladstone, Spring 2014]]
Gladstone is primarily a farming community and some viticulture occurs in the area. Viticultural activity is increasing as winemakers realise the potential of soil and climate that produce low yielding rich concentrated grapes. Gladstone also has a number of small businesses and industries, including cafes, homestays, and a wheelwright shop.<ref name="teara"/> The Summit Lodge is Gladstone's five star rated guest lodge which has been hosting guests since it was built in 2009.
<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.summitlodge.co.nz/ |title=Home |website=summitlodge.co.nz}}</ref>

The Gladstone Inn, known to locals as "The Gladdy", is Gladstone's local pub.<ref name="NZ_Herald_10400264">{{cite web |url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/3/story.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=10400264 |title=Iconic pub inches from glory |date=8 September 2006 |work=The New Zealand Herald |access-date=1 October 2011}}</ref> It was voted the best country hotel in New Zealand in 2006 survey by the New Zealand Hospitality Association.<ref>Hospitality Association of New Zealand, [http://www.hanz.org.nz/files/HANZ%20Awards%202006%20-Country%20Hotel.doc "Top Award for Local Country Pub"], ''HANZ Media Release'' (28 September 2006), accessed 10 November 2007.</ref>

Gladstone also has a sports complex, built in 1979<ref>{{cite web|url=https://gladstonesportscomplex.co.nz/|title=Gladstone Sports and Social Complex|access-date=25 June 2023}}</ref> - which is owned and run by the local community.  Admiral Rd is often used by international cycling competitions<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-sports/100565580/race-to-the-top-the-very-top-of-admiral-hill-likely-to-decide-this-years-nz-cycle-classic|title = Race to the top, the very top, of Admiral Hill likely to decide this year's NZ Cycle Classic|date = 15 January 2018}}</ref> and it was first "Everested" in 2017 <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/90876217/everesting-admiral-hill-took-cyclist-to-dark-places-in-the-mind|title=Everesting Admiral Hill took cyclist to 'dark places in the mind'|date=28 March 2017}}</ref>

== Education ==

Gladstone School is a full primary school with a roll of {{NZ school roll data|2845|y}} students as of {{NZ school roll data|||y|y||.}}<ref name=ero>{{cite web|publisher=Education Review Office|url=https://ero.govt.nz/institution/2845/gladstone-school-masterton|title=Gladstone School (Masterton)|date=7 November 2019}}</ref> This has been the main school for the area since the closure of schools in Longbush, Maungaraki, and [[Earth:Te Whiti, New Zealand|Te Whiti]] in 1968.<ref>Hugh Barlow, [http://wairarapa.co.nz/times-age/weekly/tewhiti.html "Te Whiti and Proud of It"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081014181145/http://wairarapa.co.nz/times-age/weekly/tewhiti.html |date=2008-10-14 }}, ''Wairarapa Times-Age'', 2 September 2000.</ref>

== Sport ==

A sports complex is located in Gladstone near the pub. It is the home of Gladstone's rugby union, hockey and netball clubs.

The Wairarapa Pistol and Shooting Sports Club (formerly the Wairarapa Pistol Club) has a shooting range in the area.

== References ==
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== External links ==
<ref>[https://www.gladstonenz.com/ The Gladstone Project community website]</ref>

[[Category:Wairarapa]]

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