Onekawa, New Zealand

Hawke's Bay Region · New Zealand

Onekawa is a small city in Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand with a population of 7,290. Elevation: 13 ft (4 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

7,290 Population 222/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
53.8 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone

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About Onekawa

Onekawa

Onekawa is a suburb of the city of Napier, in the Hawke's Bay Region of the eastern North Island of New Zealand. Development of the suburb began in the late 1940s, after the land was acquired from the Harbour Board.

People

Population7,290
Density222/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain53.8 in/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population7,290
Population Density222 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates-39.5091°, 176.8896°
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 Onekawa

Onekawa is a small city in New Zealand (Hawke's Bay Region) with a population of 7,290. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 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.

Onekawa 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 13 feet, near sea level.

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

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area32.9 sq mi (85.1 km²)
Population Density222/sq mi
Coordinates39.5091°S, 176.8896°E
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

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

Aug 10, 1993 42 km WNW of Gisborne, New Zealand M6.4 124 km
May 13, 1990 39 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.4 112 km
Feb 19, 1990 41 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.3 115 km
Dec 7, 2012 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M6.3 140 km
Oct 25, 1999 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M6.2 130 km
May 16, 1992 25 km NNW of Gisborne, New Zealand M5.8 144 km
Apr 11, 1993 28 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.7 40 km
Oct 16, 2012 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 115 km
Jan 27, 2011 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 136 km
May 24, 2001 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.5 147 km
Mar 2, 1992 63 km N of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.5 102 km
Jul 5, 2011 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M5.5 135 km
Oct 15, 2001 21 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.5 32 km
Sep 24, 2001 67 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.4 98 km
Apr 25, 2023 37 km E of Dannevirke, New Zealand M5.4 89 km
Feb 18, 2003 63 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.3 104 km
Jul 12, 1991 23 km ENE of Waiouru, New Zealand M5.3 86 km
Jul 7, 2012 8 km S of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 105 km
Apr 25, 2023 North Island of New Zealand M5.3 93 km
Jul 4, 2011 68 km E of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.3 143 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 80 km
1910 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Meteorological 1.5 m 1 117 km
2022 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m - 115 km
1956 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m - 116 km
1895 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - - 110 km
1846 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Unknown - - 117 km
1831 POVERTY BAY, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake - - 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taupo (108 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 108 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 115 km
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 116 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 130 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 140 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 158 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

Onekawa 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 Onekawa

8 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tamatea High School - - - -
Porritt School - - - -
Tamatea Intermediate School - - - -
Tamatea School - - - -
Henry Hill School - - - -
Onekawa School - - - -
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Ara Hou - - - -
William Colenso College - - - -
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Radio Stations near Onekawa

1 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Onekawa

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

Libraries in Onekawa

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 Onekawa

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ali Almajidi

Restaurants in Onekawa

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Thai Chef's Restaurant

Cafes in Onekawa

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jersey Kitchen
Mega Cafe
Onekawa Coffee Corner
Sparrows

Monuments in Onekawa

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

1931 Earthquake Memorial Monument & Mass Grave Site

Clinics in Onekawa

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tamatea Medical Centre

Dentists in Onekawa

4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Deco Dental
Onekawa Community Dental Clinic
Tamatea Dental
Tamatea Intermediate Community Dental Clinic

Veterinaries in Onekawa

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Care Vets
Vet Services

Gas Stations in Onekawa

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caltex
Mobil
PAK'nSAVE Fuel
Waitomo
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Breweries in Onekawa

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brave Brewing Co.
Zeelandt Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Onekawa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Onekawa

6 airports within the area.

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

Treatment Centers in Onekawa

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Kahukura
Proactive Taradale

Churches & Religious Organizations in Onekawa

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
City Assembly of God
Engage Church
Equippers Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses
Living Waters Wesleyan Church
Tamatea Community 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 Onekawa

What is the population of Onekawa?

Onekawa has a population of 7,290 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 222 people per square mile, spread across 32.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Onekawa?

Onekawa 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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Maraenui, F2 4,000 pop · 0.6 mi Napier, F2 66,300 pop · 1.7 mi Taradale, F2 12,940 pop · 2.7 mi Clive, F2 2,360 pop · 5.3 mi Bay View, F2 2,400 pop · 6.2 mi Haumoana, F2 1,290 pop · 7.2 mi Mahora, F2 9,090 pop · 8.0 mi Hastings, F2 49,000 pop · 9.2 mi Flaxmere, F2 11,142 pop · 9.5 mi Raureka, F2 5,720 pop · 9.7 mi Akina, F2 5,193 pop · 10.0 mi Havelock North, F2 14,900 pop · 10.9 mi Raupunga, F2 1,188 pop · 37.2 mi Wairoa, F2 4,870 pop · 41.6 mi
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