Raureka, New Zealand

Hawke's Bay Region · New Zealand

Raureka is a small city in Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand with a population of 5,720. Elevation: 52 ft (16 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

5,720 Population 23/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
53.8 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone

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About Raureka

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

People

Population5,720
Density23/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain53.8 in/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population5,720
Population Density23 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates-39.6382°, 176.8202°
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 Raureka

Raureka is a small city in New Zealand (Hawke's Bay Region) with a population of 5,720. 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.

Raureka 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 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)

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area245.2 sq mi (635.2 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates39.6382°S, 176.8202°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

881 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
Dec 7, 2012 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M6.3 150 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 M6.2 136 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 27 km
Oct 16, 2012 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 125 km
Jan 27, 2011 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 145 km
May 24, 2001 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.5 150 km
Oct 15, 2001 21 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.5 19 km
Mar 2, 1992 63 km N of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.5 87 km
Jul 5, 2011 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M5.5 142 km
Apr 25, 2023 37 km E of Dannevirke, New Zealand M5.4 73 km
Sep 24, 2001 67 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.4 82 km
Jul 4, 2011 68 km E of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.3 130 km
Aug 8, 2000 51 km ESE of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 62 km
Jul 8, 2006 34 km N of Napier, New Zealand M5.3 51 km
Feb 18, 2003 63 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.3 88 km
Apr 25, 2023 North Island of New Zealand M5.3 78 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 70 km
1910 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Meteorological 1.5 m 1 120 km
2022 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m - 121 km
1956 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m - 120 km
1895 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - - 117 km
1846 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Unknown - - 120 km
1831 POVERTY BAY, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake - - 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ruapehu (115 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 115 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 115 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 115 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 142 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 150 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 171 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

Raureka 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 Raureka

5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Heretaunga Intermediate School - - - -
Raureka School - - - -
Camberley School - - - -
Ebbett Park School - - - -
Te Kura o Pakipaki - - - -
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Radio Stations near Raureka

1 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Raureka

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

Libraries in Raureka

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

Restaurants in Raureka

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coin Exchange Restaurant and Bar
Curry Master
Pizza Hut

Cafes in Raureka

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Local
The Coffee Club

Clinics in Raureka

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dialysis Unit - Ballantyne House
Directions Youth Health Centre
Mental Health Services - Ngā Rau Rākau

Gas Stations in Raureka

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
Gull
Mobil
NZ #3766528591

Banks in Raureka

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
ANZ

Breweries in Raureka

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brave Brewing Co.
GodsOwn Brewery
Zeelandt Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Raureka

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Raureka

7 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
Waipukurau Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Raureka

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
NZ Post

Treatment Centers in Raureka

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Kahukura
Proactive Taradale

Churches & Religious Organizations in Raureka

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
C3 Hawke's Bay
Saint Peter Chanel Catholic Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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 Raureka

What is the population of Raureka?

Raureka has a population of 5,720 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 245.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Raureka?

Raureka 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.

Nearby Cities

Akina, F2 5,193 pop · 1.3 mi Hastings, F2 49,000 pop · 1.5 mi Mahora, F2 9,090 pop · 1.7 mi Flaxmere, F2 11,142 pop · 2.5 mi Havelock North, F2 14,900 pop · 3.9 mi Clive, F2 2,360 pop · 6.4 mi Haumoana, F2 1,290 pop · 7.1 mi Taradale, F2 12,940 pop · 7.4 mi Onekawa, F2 7,290 pop · 9.7 mi Maraenui, F2 4,000 pop · 9.9 mi Napier, F2 66,300 pop · 11.2 mi Bay View, F2 2,400 pop · 15.3 mi Raupunga, F2 1,188 pop · 46.9 mi Wairoa, F2 4,870 pop · 51.0 mi
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