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Waihi
City in Waikato, New Zealand
Overview
Waihi is a charming small town in New Zealand's Waikato region, renowned for its rich gold mining history and proximity to beautiful beaches. With its relaxed pace, friendly locals, and surrounding nature, Waihi is a great base to explore both history and the outdoors.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Region
Waikato
Population
5,740
Time Zone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-37.38°, 175.83°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,780
Local Cost
$1,250
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
76
English
100
Temperature
14.4°C
Summer Avg
18.7°C
Winter Avg
10.1°C
Record High
30.1°C
Record Low
-1.2°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1095 mm
City Vibrancy
22
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
2
Parks
14
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
7.0
Airport
TMZ
Distance
35 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 72/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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