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Kawakawa
City in Northland, New Zealand
Overview
Kawakawa is a quirky small town in Northland, New Zealand, famed for its artful public spaces and as a gateway to the Bay of Islands. With a friendly community and unique attractions like the Hundertwasser toilets, it's ideal for travelers seeking a local experience away from crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Region
Northland
Population
1,610
Time Zone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-35.38°, 174.07°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,645
Local Cost
$1,115
Local Income
$1,950
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
16.3°C
Summer Avg
19.8°C
Winter Avg
12.9°C
Record High
31.4°C
Record Low
4.6°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1109 mm
Internet Speed
137 Mbps
Upload
106 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
9
Walk Score
9
Footways
18.0
Airport
KKE
Distance
20 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 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 70/100.
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