For local government, see:
External links
State sector organisations at the State Services Commission site (http://www.ssc.govt.nz/display/document.asp?navid=47)
... 2000, there are 1,546 people, 509 households, and 417 families residing in the town. The population density is 129.8/km² (336.2/mi²). There are 519 housing ...