people (42.3%) since the 2006 census. There were 54 households. There were 60 males and 54 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.11 males per female. The median age was 54.5 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 9 people (8.1%) aged under 15 years, 15 (13.5%) aged 15 to 29, 60 (54.1%) aged 30 to 64, and 27 (24.3%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 89.2% European/Pākehā, 5.4% Māori, 2.7% Asian, and 8.1% other ethnicities (totals add to more than 100% since people could identify with multiple ethnicities). Although some people objected to giving their religion, 67.6% had no religion, 18.9% were Christian and 2.7% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 30 (29.4%) people had a bachelor or higher degree, and 15 (14.7%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $35,000, compared with $31,800 nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 51 (50.0%) people were employed full-time, 24 (23.5%) were part-time, and 0 (0.0%) were unemployed. Government Saint Arnaud falls under the Tasman District Council authority. The current mayor of Tasman is Tim King. Nationally, Saint Arnaud falls under the West Coast-Tasman electorate, which is currently held by Damien O'Connor of the Labour Party. Amenities Mostly catering for a small number of locals and tramping and skiing tourists, the centre of Saint Arnaud has a village store with postal services, a petrol station, a cafe-restaurant, camping facilities, motels, chalets and specialist accommodation for trampers at the Travers-Sabine Lodge youth hostel. A water taxi service operates from a jetty at the northern end of Lake Rotoiti, near to a DOC campsite at Kerr Bay. There is another campsite at West Bay. A daily shuttle bus service along State Highway 63 provides connections to Nelson, Murchison, Greymouth, Blenheim, Westport and Picton. The Royal New Zealand Air Force's field training base is nearby at Dip Flat. Attractions Nelson Lakes National Park The western part of the township includes a local Department of Conservation (DOC) Visitor Centre, with interactive displays and comprehensive information about the wildlife and environmental management of the Nelson Lakes National Park. The centre has a team of professional staff who can offer detailed advice and guidance about all aspects of the area. A number of local footpaths, tracks and nature trails, suitable for all abilities, are maintained by the department. Saint Arnaud is a starting point for the strenuous