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Opotiki
City in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Overview
Opotiki is a small, coastal town in the Bay of Plenty, known for its rich Maori heritage, historic charm, and stunning access to both river and ocean. Its relaxed lifestyle, welcoming locals, and beautiful natural surroundings make it an excellent base for exploring the Eastern Bay.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Region
Bay of Plenty
Population
5,210
Time Zone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-38.01°, 177.29°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,985
Local Cost
$1,215
Local Income
$1,850
Cashless
60
English
95
Temperature
13.4°C
Summer Avg
17.6°C
Winter Avg
9.2°C
Record High
33.0°C
Record Low
-0.2°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1113 mm
Internet Speed
112 Mbps
Upload
85 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
1
Parks
5
Transport
16
Walk Score
16
Footways
31.0
Airport
WHK
Distance
34 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
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: 80/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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