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Waiouru
City in Manawatu-Whanganui, New Zealand
Overview
Waiouru is a small rural town in New Zealand's central North Island, best known for its military camp and the National Army Museum. With a population of just under 800, Waiouru is a gateway to outdoor adventures and local history.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Region
Manawatu-Whanganui
Population
790
Time Zone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-39.48°, 175.67°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,430
Local Cost
$1,060
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
75
English
98
Temperature
9.7°C
Summer Avg
14.4°C
Winter Avg
5.2°C
Record High
30.4°C
Record Low
-4.7°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
976 mm
Internet Speed
16 Mbps
Upload
9 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
13
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
1
Parks
8
Transport
47
Walk Score
47
Footways
94.0
Airport
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Distance
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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 2026-03-23.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 65/100.
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