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Riverton
City in Southland, New Zealand
Overview
Riverton, also known as Aparima, is a charming coastal town in Southland, New Zealand, celebrated for its rich Maori and colonial history, scenic beaches, and lively local arts scene. The town offers a relaxed pace of life, appealing to nature lovers and those interested in authentic Kiwi coastal culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Region
Southland
Population
—
Time Zone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-46.35°, 168.02°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$2,093
Local Cost
$1,210
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
70
English
95
Temperature
10.9°C
Summer Avg
13.8°C
Winter Avg
8.1°C
Record High
26.5°C
Record Low
0.7°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1254 mm
Internet Speed
94 Mbps
Upload
49 Mbps
Latency
44 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
60
Walk Score
60
Footways
119.0
Airport
IVC
Distance
24 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 2026-03-21.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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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