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Kaiti, New Zealand

Gisborne · New Zealand

Kaiti is a small city in Gisborne, New Zealand with a population of 8,720. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
8,720 Population 35/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
88.3 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$22,620 Median Income
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$22,620 median income, 3.7% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.5 / 5.0
$208,000 home value, $1,040/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population8,720
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density35/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$22,620
Per Capita$22,620
Unemployment3.7%

Housing

F
Home Value$208,000
Rent$1,040
Ownership73.7%
Housing Units3,488

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain88.3 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population8,720
Population Density35 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates-38.6682°, 178.0302°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceGisborne
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average62°F (16°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation88.3 inches (2,244 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.3 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$22,620
Median Age43.9 years

About Kaiti

Kaiti is a small city in New Zealand (Gisborne) with a population of 8,720. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 88.3 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Kaiti has a population of 8,720 with a density of 35 people per square mile, spread across 248.7 square miles. The median age is 43.9 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

8,720
Total Population
35
People / sq mi
43.9yrs
Median Age
13% above New Zealand avg
248.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kaiti vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Kaiti is $22,620, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,620 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $435, 70% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 802 business establishments.

Income: Kaiti vs New Zealand

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$22,620
70% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$22,620
Avg Weekly Wage$435

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% above New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)802

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kaiti is $208,000, 26% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,040 (11% below the national average of $1,163). 73.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,488 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.2x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$208,000
26% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,040
11% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership73.7%
Owner-Occupied73.7%
Renter-Occupied26.3%
Housing Units3,488

Property Tax

Climate in Kaiti

Kaiti has an average annual temperature of 14.6°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jan (19.3°C), the coldest is Jul (10°C). Average annual precipitation is 981 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.3°C / 67°F 14.1° / 24.5° 66.7
Feb 19.2°C / 67°F 14.3° / 24.2° 65.9
Mar 17.4°C / 63°F 12.5° / 22.4° 93.8
Apr 15°C / 59°F 10.1° / 20° 99.2
May 12.8°C / 55°F 7.9° / 17.8° 81.0
Jun 10.6°C / 51°F 5.8° / 15.3° 102.0
Jul 10°C / 50°F 5.7° / 14.4° 124.9
Aug 10.4°C / 51°F 5.6° / 15.3° 84.8
Sep 12.2°C / 54°F 7.2° / 17.1° 73.1
Oct 14°C / 57°F 9° / 19° 67.9
Nov 15.7°C / 60°F 10.6° / 20.8° 61.1
Dec 18.2°C / 65°F 13.2° / 23.2° 60.5
Kaiti enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 269 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 88.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

62°F Jan (16°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above New Zealand avg
January Average62°F (16°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area248.7 sq mi (644.1 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates-38.6682°N, 178.0302°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.3"
132% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.42"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

907 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 9, 2025.

Feb 5, 1995 118 km NNE of Gisborne, New Zealand M7.1 119 km
Feb 10, 1995 102 km NNE of Gisborne, New Zealand M6.5 103 km
Aug 10, 1993 42 km WNW of Gisborne, New Zealand M6.4 45 km
Jun 21, 1992 31 km NNW of Whakatane, New Zealand M6.2 149 km
Feb 13, 1995 125 km ENE of Opotiki, New Zealand M6.0 128 km
Feb 6, 1995 117 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand M5.9 118 km
Feb 6, 1995 100 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand M5.9 101 km
May 16, 1992 25 km NNW of Gisborne, New Zealand M5.8 28 km
Feb 9, 1995 91 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand M5.7 92 km
Mar 25, 1992 28 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand M5.6 142 km
Feb 6, 1995 113 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand M5.6 114 km
Feb 6, 1995 117 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand M5.6 118 km
Feb 12, 2003 115 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand M5.5 116 km
Mar 23, 1999 12 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.4 139 km
Feb 12, 1995 121 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand M5.4 121 km
Mar 17, 2023 8 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.3 141 km
Sep 22, 1994 39 km N of Gisborne, New Zealand M5.3 42 km
Aug 17, 2002 13 km W of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.3 141 km
Feb 9, 1995 83 km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand M5.3 84 km
Jul 8, 2006 34 km N of Napier, New Zealand M5.3 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1947 OFF COAST OF NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 10.0 m - 76 km
1947 OFF COAST OF NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 6.0 m - 79 km
1914 TOLAGA BAY, NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - 1 98 km
1880 GISBORNE Earthquake - - 74 km
1831 POVERTY BAY, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake - - 4 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Okataina (147 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 147 km
Whakaari/White Island Stratovolcano(es) 294 m (965 ft) 2019 148 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 150 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 172 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (16°C) 3.1 in
February 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in Warmest
March 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
April 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in
June 51°F (10°C) 6.4 in Wettest
July 47°F (8°C) 5.3 in Coldest
August 51°F (10°C) 4.7 in
September 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
November 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in Driest
December 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in

Kaiti has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 47°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.4") and November the driest (2.7").

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Schools in Kaiti

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Te Wharau School - - - -
Tūranga Tangata Rite - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kaiti

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Switch FM Gisborne dance AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Kaiti

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
C Company Memorial House
East Coast Museum of Technology
Gisborne City Vintage Railway
Sled House
Tairawhiti Museum
Wylie Cottage

Libraries in Kaiti

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
H. B. Williams Memorial Library0.0

Hotels in Kaiti

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Emerald Hotel Gisborne
Portside Hotel

Restaurants in Kaiti

19 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

69 Central
Arigato Mum's Sushi
Bollywood Stars
Breakers
Fusion
Globe Restaurant
Lonestar Restaurant & Bar
Pizza Hut
Poppies
Poverty Bay Club
Silly Sushi
Sofra
Sunshine
Tatapouri Fishing Club
The Rivers
The Wharf
The Works
Ussco
Yoko'sushi

Cafes in Kaiti

9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AJ's Bakehouse
Exhibit Cafe
Flagship
Gladstone Bakehouse Cafe
Muir's Bookshop
Peel St Cafe
Silly Bubbles
Verve Cafe & Bar
Zest Cafe

Cinemas in Kaiti

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Odeon Gisborne

Theatres in Kaiti

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gisborne War Memorial Theatre
Lawson Field Theatre

Monuments in Kaiti

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Te Maro

Clinics in Kaiti

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

City Medical Gisborne
Hand Therapy
Three Rivers Medical

Dentists in Kaiti

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Edgar Dental
Ocean Dental

Veterinaries in Kaiti

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pet and Working Dog Clinic

Gas Stations in Kaiti

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
Caltex Gisborne Diesel Stop
Gull
NZ #3758438142
Z

Banks in Kaiti

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
ANZ
ASB Bank
nzcu
The Co-operative Bank

Airports Near Kaiti

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gisborne AirportGISMedium Airport
Wairoa AirportWIRMedium Airport
Opotiki Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kaiti

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Equippers Church
Gisborne Assembly of God
Gisborne Central Baptist Church
Gisborne Presbyterian Church
Holy Trinity Church

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UFO Sightings
4
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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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 Kaiti

What is the population of Kaiti?

Kaiti has a population of 8,720 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 35 people per square mile, spread across 248.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kaiti expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,620, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $208,000 (26% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,040 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Kaiti?

Kaiti enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. The area receives 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 88.3 inches.

How is the job market in Kaiti?

Kaiti has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $435. There are 802 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kaiti?

The median home value in Kaiti is $208,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,040. The homeownership rate is 73.7%.

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