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Otaki

City in Wellington, New Zealand

Overview

Otaki is a charming small town on New Zealand's Kāpiti Coast, blending rich Māori heritage with unspoiled natural beauty. Known for its stretching beaches, lively arts community, and access to both countryside and coast, Otaki is a laid-back destination perfect for relaxation and exploration.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Region
Wellington
Population
4,980
Time Zone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-40.76°, 175.15°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,080
Local Cost
$1,350
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
85
English
97
Temperature
12.6°C
Summer Avg
16.0°C
Winter Avg
9.3°C
Record High
27.2°C
Record Low
2.2°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
910 mm
Internet Speed
329 Mbps
Upload
195 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
20
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
0
Parks
14
Transport
29
Walk Score
29
Footways
57.0
Airport
PPQ
Distance
21 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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: 80/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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