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Matamata
City in Waikato, New Zealand
Overview
Matamata is a charming town in the Waikato region of New Zealand, best known as the gateway to the iconic Hobbiton Movie Set from 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit' films. Surrounded by lush farmland and rolling green hills, the town offers a peaceful rural atmosphere with a touch of movie magic.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Region
Waikato
Population
8,460
Time Zone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-37.81°, 175.76°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,990
Local Cost
$1,300
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
13.3°C
Summer Avg
18.0°C
Winter Avg
8.6°C
Record High
31.3°C
Record Low
-2.2°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1073 mm
Internet Speed
522 Mbps
Upload
374 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
32
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
3
Parks
20
Transport
9
Walk Score
9
Footways
18.0
Airport
MTA
Distance
9 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 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 80/100.
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