Westgate is a quickly developing regional town centre in the north west of the city ofAuckland, New Zealand. The suburb in which it is located was changed from "Massey North" to "Westgate" in 2013. The area was part of Waitakere City from 1989 to 2010 and its transformation is now a priority for Auckland Council. The new regional town centre being built will be the hub for retail and commercial activity in the north west. The council has a number of development partners and will itself create the centre's new civic heart including a new library - Te Manawa located south-west to Te Pumanawa Square. NorthWest Shopping Centre located north-east to Te Pumanawa Square opened on 1 October 2015. As a part of NorthWest Stage 2 development, restaurants, retailers and offices around Te Pumanawa Square have gradually opened their doors since October 2016. The town square will feature areas for outdoor dining and the large civic space will be pedestrian friendly. A high quality and extensive network of parks and walkways will also be created. Linking to Westgate's rapid commercial development, a Costco Wholesalewarehouse club is scheduled to open in the region in 2021: the first in New Zealand. It will be complete with a food court, petrol station, tyre centre, optometrist, hearing aid services and the expected bulk groceries and homewares.
Demographics
The statistical area of Westgate Central had a population of 42 at the 2018 New Zealand census, a decrease of 36 people since the 2013 census, and a decrease of 45 people since the 2006 census. There were 15 households. There were 24 males and 18 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.33 males per female. The median age was 37.5 years, with 6 people aged under 15 years, 9 aged 15 to 29, 21 aged 30 to 64, and 3 aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 57.1% European/Pākehā, 28.6% Māori, and 28.6% Asian. There were too few Pacific or other ethnicities for a precise number to be reported in the census. Totals add to more than 100% since people could identify with multiple ethnicities. The proportion of people born overseas was 21.4%, compared with 27.1% nationally. Although some people objected to giving their religion, 50.0% had no religion, 35.7% were Christian, and 14.3% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 3 people had a bachelor or higher degree, and 9 people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $31,700. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 15 people were employed full-time, 6 were part-time, and 0 were unemployed.
