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Akina, New Zealand

Hawke's Bay Region · New Zealand

Akina is a small city in Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand with a population of 5,193. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,193 Population 21/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
53.8 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$24,180 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$24,180 median income, 3.1% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$202,800 home value, $1,014/mo rent

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About Akina

Akina is a suburb of Hastings City, in the Hawke's Bay Region of New Zealand's North Island.

People

Population5,193
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density21/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$24,180
Per Capita$24,180
Unemployment3.1%

Housing

D
Home Value$202,800
Rent$1,014
Ownership58.2%
Housing Units2,077

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain53.8 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population5,193
Population Density21 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates-39.6482°, 176.8402°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceHawke's Bay Region
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation53.8 inches (1,367 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,180
Median Age36.3 years

About Akina

Akina is a small city in New Zealand (Hawke's Bay Region) with a population of 5,193. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.8 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Akina has a population of 5,193 with a density of 21 people per square mile, spread across 245.2 square miles. The median age is 36.3 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,193
Total Population
21
People / sq mi
36.3yrs
Median Age
7% below New Zealand avg
245.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Akina vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Akina is $24,180, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,180 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $465, 68% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 478 business establishments.

Income: Akina vs New Zealand

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Income

Median HH Income$24,180
68% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$24,180
Avg Weekly Wage$465

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.1%
14% below New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)478

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Akina is $202,800, 28% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,014 (13% below the national average of $1,163). 58.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,077 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.4x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$202,800
28% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,014
13% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership58.2%
Owner-Occupied58.2%
Renter-Occupied41.8%
Housing Units2,077

Property Tax

Akina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 282 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above New Zealand avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area245.2 sq mi (635.2 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates-39.6482°N, 176.8402°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.8"
42% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.90"
Driest Month (Nov) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

860 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 13, 2025.

May 13, 1990 39 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.4 98 km
Aug 10, 1993 42 km WNW of Gisborne, New Zealand M6.4 140 km
Feb 19, 1990 41 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.3 100 km
Oct 25, 1999 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M6.2 138 km
Jan 20, 2014 35 km NNE of Masterton, New Zealand M6.1 142 km
Apr 11, 1993 28 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.7 28 km
Jan 27, 2011 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 147 km
Oct 16, 2012 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 126 km
Oct 15, 2001 21 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.5 20 km
Jul 5, 2011 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M5.5 143 km
Mar 2, 1992 63 km N of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.5 87 km
Sep 24, 2001 67 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.4 82 km
Apr 25, 2023 37 km E of Dannevirke, New Zealand M5.4 73 km
Jul 7, 2012 8 km S of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 110 km
Jul 4, 2011 68 km E of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.3 128 km
Jul 8, 2006 34 km N of Napier, New Zealand M5.3 52 km
Aug 8, 2000 51 km ESE of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 64 km
Apr 25, 2023 North Island of New Zealand M5.3 77 km
Jul 12, 1991 23 km ENE of Waiouru, New Zealand M5.3 86 km
Feb 18, 2003 63 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.3 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1931 N. NEW ZEALAND Eruption + Earthquake 15.0 m 261 71 km
1910 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Meteorological 1.5 m 1 122 km
2022 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m - 123 km
1956 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m - 122 km
1895 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - - 119 km
1846 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Unknown - - 122 km
1831 POVERTY BAY, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake - - 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ruapehu (117 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 117 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 117 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 117 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 144 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 152 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 173 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in
February 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in Warmest
March 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
April 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
June 49°F (9°C) 3.9 in Coldest, Wettest
July 51°F (11°C) 3.8 in
August 49°F (10°C) 3.5 in
September 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
November 60°F (16°C) 2.0 in Driest
December 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in

Akina has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 49°F in June to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and November the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Akina

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Parkvale School - - - -
Hastings Boys' High School - - - -
Hastings Intermediate School - - - -
Saint Joseph's School - - - -
Hastings Christian School - - - -
St. Mathew's Primary School - - - -
Kōwhai School - - - -
Hastings Central School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Akina

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Control 99.4FM kiwi, maori culture AAC 160 kbps

Museums in Akina

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Faraday Museum of Technology
Gypsy Rose Tea Museum
MTG
Old Customs House

Libraries in Akina

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Flaxmere Library0.0
Hastings District Library0.0
Haumoana Public Library0.0
Havelock North Library and Community Centre0.0
Napier Library0.0
Taradale Library0.0

Hotels in Akina

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Quest Hastings

Cafes in Akina

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CoLab Cafe

Theatres in Akina

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hawkes Bay Opera House

Monuments in Akina

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hastings War Memorial

Dentists in Akina

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aesthetic Dentist

Bus Stations in Akina

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hastings Local Bus Terminal

Gas Stations in Akina

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP Racecourse
Z

Breweries in Akina

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brave Brewing Co.
GodsOwn Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Akina

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Akina

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hawke's Bay AirportNPEMedium Airport
Wairoa AirportWIRMedium Airport
Hastings Aerodrome-Small Airport
Kowhai Aerodrome-Small Airport
Pōrangahau Aerodrome-Small Airport
Waipukurau Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Akina

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Kahukura
Proactive Taradale

Churches & Religious Organizations in Akina

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church Of The Immaculate Conception
Greek Orthodox Church
Hastings Baptist Church
Hastings Mosque
Miraclecentre Hastings
Reformed Church of Hastings
Riverbend Bible Church
Sacred Heart Parish
Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church
Wesley Hastings Methodist Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Auckland

🇳🇿 About New Zealand

Capital Wellington
Population 4,885,500
Area 268,680 km²
GDP (USD) $255,194,972,673
GDP per capita $49,076
HDI 0.939
Life expectancy 83.0 years
Internet users 96.2%
Urban population 83.9%
Currency NZD (Dollar)
Languages English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
Calling code +64
TLD .nz
Driving side left

Public Holidays in New Zealand

23 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 Day after New Year's Day Day after New Year's Day
Jan 19 Wellington Anniversary Day Wellington Anniversary Day
Jan 26 Auckland Anniversary Day Auckland/Northland Anniversary Day
Feb 2 Nelson Anniversary Day Nelson Anniversary Day
Feb 6 Waitangi Day Waitangi Day
Mar 9 Taranaki Anniversary Day Taranaki Anniversary Day
Mar 23 Otago Anniversary Day Otago Anniversary Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 7 Southland Anniversary Day Southland Anniversary Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Jun 1 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Jul 10 Matariki Matariki
Sep 28 Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day Dominion Day
Oct 23 Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day
Oct 26 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 2 Marlborough Anniversary Day Marlborough Anniversary Day
Nov 13 Canterbury Anniversary Day Canterbury (North & Central) Anniversary Day
Nov 30 Chatham Islands Anniversary Day Chatham Islands Anniversary Day
Nov 30 Westland Anniversary Day Westland Anniversary Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Akina

What is the population of Akina?

Akina has a population of 5,193 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 245.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 36.3 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Akina expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,180, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $202,800 (28% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,014 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Akina?

Akina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 53.8 inches.

How is the job market in Akina?

Akina has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $465. There are 478 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Akina?

The median home value in Akina is $202,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,014. The homeownership rate is 58.2%.

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