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Waitara
City in Taranaki, New Zealand
Overview
Waitara is a small coastal town on the North Island's Taranaki region, known for its rich Maori heritage and scenic riverside settings. Its relaxed pace, friendly locals, and proximity to both nature and city amenities make it a pleasant stop for travelers exploring New Zealand's west coast.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Region
Taranaki
Population
7,270
Time Zone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-39.00°, 174.24°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,125
Local Cost
$1,330
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
77
English
99
Temperature
13.3°C
Summer Avg
16.8°C
Winter Avg
9.8°C
Record High
26.9°C
Record Low
0.7°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
1228 mm
Internet Speed
167 Mbps
Upload
164 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
11
Transport
13
Walk Score
13
Footways
26.0
Airport
NPL
Distance
5 km
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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 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 79/100.
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