Flaxmere, New Zealand

Hawke's Bay Region · New Zealand

Flaxmere is a small city in Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand with a population of 11,142. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

11,142 Population 45/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
53.8 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone

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About Flaxmere

Flaxmere is a township in the Hastings District and outlying suburb of Hastings City, in the Hawke's Bay Region of New Zealand's North Island.

People

Population11,142
Density45/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain53.8 in/yr
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Population11,142
Population Density45 / sq mi
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Coordinates-39.6182°, 176.7802°
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)

About Flaxmere

Flaxmere is a small city in New Zealand (Hawke's Bay Region) with a population of 11,142. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 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.

Climate in Flaxmere

Flaxmere has an average annual temperature of 14.5°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jan (19.4°C), the coldest is Jul (9.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1036 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.4°C / 67°F 12.3° / 29.8° 84.1
Feb 19.3°C / 67°F 12.1° / 29.9° 114.5
Mar 17.1°C / 63°F 10.8° / 26.5° 74.1
Apr 15.1°C / 59°F 7.9° / 24.7° 42.6
May 12.7°C / 55°F 5.9° / 21.6° 66.7
Jun 11°C / 52°F 4.6° / 18.2° 131.0
Jul 9.9°C / 50°F 4.2° / 16.3° 88.8
Aug 9.9°C / 50°F 3.1° / 17.8° 67.4
Sep 11.5°C / 53°F 4° / 20.9° 96.6
Oct 13.7°C / 57°F 5.2° / 24.4° 74.1
Nov 16.2°C / 61°F 8.4° / 26.3° 101.0
Dec 18.5°C / 65°F 10.4° / 27.8° 95.7
Flaxmere 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. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 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)

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area245.2 sq mi (635.2 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates39.6182°S, 176.7802°E
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.8"
42% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.86"
Driest Month (Nov) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

924 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 97 km
Aug 10, 1993 42 km WNW of Gisborne, New Zealand M6.4 139 km
Dec 7, 2012 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M6.3 146 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 M6.2 133 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 25 km
Oct 16, 2012 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 121 km
Jan 27, 2011 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 141 km
May 24, 2001 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.5 146 km
Oct 15, 2001 21 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.5 17 km
Mar 2, 1992 63 km N of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.5 88 km
Jul 5, 2011 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M5.5 138 km
Apr 25, 2023 37 km E of Dannevirke, New Zealand M5.4 74 km
Sep 24, 2001 67 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.4 84 km
Jul 4, 2011 68 km E of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.3 132 km
Aug 8, 2000 51 km ESE of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 58 km
Jul 8, 2006 34 km N of Napier, New Zealand M5.3 50 km
Feb 18, 2003 63 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.3 90 km
Apr 25, 2023 North Island of New Zealand M5.3 79 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 67 km
1910 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Meteorological 1.5 m 1 116 km
2022 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m - 117 km
1956 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m - 116 km
1895 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - - 113 km
1846 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Unknown - - 116 km
1831 POVERTY BAY, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake - - 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ruapehu (111 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 111 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 111 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 111 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 139 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 146 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 2.3 in
February 65°F (19°C) 2.7 in Warmest
March 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
April 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
June 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in Coldest, Wettest
July 51°F (11°C) 3.8 in
August 49°F (9°C) 3.5 in
September 53°F (11°C) 3.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in
November 60°F (16°C) 1.9 in Driest
December 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in

Flaxmere has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 48°F in June to 65°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and November the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Flaxmere

10 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Flaxmere College - - - -
Irongate School - - - -
Flaxmere Primary School - - - -
Pukehamoamoa School - - - -
Omahu School - - - -
Kimi Ora Community School - - - -
Bridge Pa School - - - -
Twyford School - - - -
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngati Kahungunu ki Heretaunga - - - -
Peterhead School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Flaxmere

1 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Flaxmere

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

Libraries in Flaxmere

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

Cafes in Flaxmere

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ash Ridge Winery & Cafe
Bunkers Cafe
Ka Pai Cuppa Teina
Unwined Cafe

Gas Stations in Flaxmere

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Allied Petroleum
AVGAS
JETA1

Golf Courses in Flaxmere

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hastings Golf Club
Hawke's Bay Golf Club

Breweries in Flaxmere

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brave Brewing Co.
GodsOwn Brewery
Zeelandt Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Flaxmere

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Airports Near Flaxmere

8 airports within the area.

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

Treatment Centers in Flaxmere

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Kahukura
Proactive Taradale

Churches & Religious Organizations in Flaxmere

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Flaxmere Baptist Church
Flaxmere Baptist Church
Flaxmere Baptist Church
Hastings Tongan Assembly of God
Methodist Church of Samoa Conference
Samoan Assemblies of God Flaxmere
St John's Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints
Water of Life

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Flaxmere

2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Flaxmere.

Name Description
Caron Stream Falls
Kohinga Falls

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 Flaxmere

What is the population of Flaxmere?

Flaxmere has a population of 11,142 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 245.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Flaxmere?

Flaxmere 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. Annual rainfall totals 53.8 inches.

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