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Kawerau

City in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Overview

Kawerau is a small town set in the Bay of Plenty region, renowned for its thermal parks and proximity to the Tarawera River. It's a welcoming community with lush greenery and a strong local spirit, ideal for outdoor lovers seeking a tranquil setting.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Region
Bay of Plenty
Population
7,750
Time Zone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-38.10°, 176.70°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
60
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,650
Local Cost
$1,086
Local Income
$1,900
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
14.4°C
Summer Avg
18.8°C
Winter Avg
10.2°C
Record High
33.2°C
Record Low
0.6°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1082 mm
Internet Speed
278 Mbps
Upload
101 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
25
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
2
Parks
22
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
7.0
Airport
WHK
Distance
27 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.

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