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Maketu
City in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Overview
Maketu is a coastal town in the Bay of Plenty, celebrated as the landing site of the Te Arawa canoe and rich in Māori history. With stunning beaches, relaxed local life, and fresh seafood, Maketu offers a peaceful, off-the-beaten-path experience for travelers seeking authenticity.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Region
Bay of Plenty
Population
1,330
Time Zone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-37.77°, 176.45°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,115
Local Cost
$1,300
Local Income
$2,050
Cashless
65
English
100
Temperature
13.4°C
Summer Avg
18.0°C
Winter Avg
8.9°C
Record High
31.4°C
Record Low
-0.7°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1070 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TRG
Distance
24 km
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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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 69/100.
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