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Hokitika
City in West Coast, New Zealand
Overview
Hokitika is a charming small town on New Zealand's rugged West Coast, famed for its history in gold mining, jade carving, and stunning natural scenery. The lively arts scene, proximity to wild beaches, and nearby rainforests make it a unique destination for travelers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Region
West Coast
Population
2,920
Time Zone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-42.72°, 170.97°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
86
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
89
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,100
Local Cost
$1,348
Local Income
$1,850
Cashless
72
English
100
Temperature
11.1°C
Summer Avg
14.5°C
Winter Avg
7.7°C
Record High
24.5°C
Record Low
-1.4°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
1942 mm
Internet Speed
41 Mbps
Upload
18 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
2
Parks
5
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
470.0
Airport
HKK
Distance
2 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: 76/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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