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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 · estimate
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 69/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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