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Kaiapoi
City in Canterbury, New Zealand
Overview
Kaiapoi is a picturesque riverside town north of Christchurch, blending small-town charm with scenic natural beauty. Known for its lively community, riverside markets, and easygoing lifestyle, it's a great base for exploring wider Canterbury.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Region
Canterbury
Population
12,850
Time Zone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-43.38°, 172.64°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
86
Female Safety
86
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
81
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,310
Local Cost
$1,520
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
82
English
99
Temperature
11.6°C
Summer Avg
16.8°C
Winter Avg
6.5°C
Record High
37.3°C
Record Low
-5.4°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
845 mm
Internet Speed
244 Mbps
Upload
126 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
35
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
0
Parks
30
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
665.0
Airport
CHC
Distance
15 km
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Neighborhoods
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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 50 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 77/100.
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