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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
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$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
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
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 72/100.
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