Kaiwaka, New Zealand

Northland · New Zealand

Kaiwaka is a small town in Northland, New Zealand with a population of 830. Elevation: 157 ft (48 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

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

830 Population 136/sq mi density
157 ft Elevation 48 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
76.3 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone

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People

Population830
Density136/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain76.3 in/yr
Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Population830
Population Density136 / sq mi
Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Coordinates-36.1667°, 174.4500°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceNorthland
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation76.3 inches (1,937 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kaiwaka

Kaiwaka is a small town in New Zealand (Northland) with a population of 830. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet (48 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.3 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Kaiwaka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 76.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average57.6°F
7% above New Zealand avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)

Geography

Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Area6.1 sq mi (15.8 km²)
Population Density136/sq mi
Coordinates36.1667°S, 174.4500°E
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.3"
101% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.02"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.62"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.9 on Jul 1, 2011.

Feb 21, 2007 30 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand M4.5 67 km
Mar 13, 2007 26 km NNW of Coromandel, New Zealand M4.0 93 km
Feb 21, 2007 31 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand M3.8 67 km
Jul 1, 2011 5 km NNW of Tamaki, New Zealand M2.9 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Whangarei (49 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Whangarei Pyroclastic cone(s) 397 m (1,302 ft) Unknown 49 km
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 90 km
Kaikohe-Bay of Islands Volcanic field 388 m (1,273 ft) 400 108 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in
February 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in Warmest
March 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in
May 56°F (14°C) 4.6 in
June 53°F (12°C) 6.0 in Wettest
July 52°F (11°C) 5.9 in Coldest
August 52°F (11°C) 5.7 in
September 55°F (13°C) 4.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in Driest
November 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in
December 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in

Kaiwaka has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 52°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 53.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.0") and October the driest (3.6").

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Schools in Kaiwaka

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kaiwaka School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kaiwaka

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Beagle 88.1 alternative, funk MP3 320 kbps
The Wireless (Today's Best Country) country MP3
The Generator classic rock, hard rock MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Kaiwaka

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Albertland & Districts Museum
Albertland Heritage Museum
Mangawhai Museum
Waipu Museum
Warkworth and District Museum

Libraries in Kaiwaka

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kaipara Flats Library0.0
Kaiwaka Library0.0
Mangawhai Public Library0.0
Warkworth War Memorial Library0.0
Wellsford War Memorial Library0.0

Hotels in Kaiwaka

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Three Furlongs

Restaurants in Kaiwaka

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Spice Lounge

Cafes in Kaiwaka

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Eutopia
La Nonna
Mormors Cafe
Odd Sox Cafe
Tulip Cafe

Gas Stations in Kaiwaka

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caltex
Gull

Breweries in Kaiwaka

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
8 Wired Brewery

Ski Resorts Near Kaiwaka

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Snowplanet 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Kaiwaka

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai-Medium Airport
Whangarei AirportWREMedium Airport
Dargaville AerodromeDGRSmall Airport
Kaikohe AirportKKOSmall Airport
Kaipara Flats Airport-Small Airport
Koheroa Airstrip-Small Airport
Maromaku West Airstrip-Small Airport
North Shore Aerodrome-Small Airport
Omaha Flats Airport-Small Airport
Parakai Aerodrome-Small Airport
Ruapekapeka Airstrip-Small Airport
Ruawai Aerodrome-Small Airport
Springhill Airport-Small Airport
Tahere Airstrip-Small Airport
Waiheke Island AerodromeWIKSmall Airport
Waitotehoanga Airstrip-Small Airport
Waro Airstrip-Small Airport

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 Kaiwaka

What is the population of Kaiwaka?

Kaiwaka has a population of 830 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 136 people per square mile, spread across 6.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kaiwaka?

Kaiwaka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 76.3 inches.

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