Te Poi, New Zealand

Waikato Region · New Zealand

Te Poi is a small town in Waikato Region, New Zealand with a population of 840. Elevation: 305 ft (93 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

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

840 Population 353/sq mi density
305 ft Elevation 93 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
94.0 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone

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People

Population840
Density353/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain94.0 in/yr
Elevation305 ft (93 m)
Population840
Population Density353 / sq mi
Elevation305 ft (93 m)
Coordinates-37.8833°, 175.8333°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceWaikato Region
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation94.0 inches (2,388 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.2 inches (0 cm)

About Te Poi

Te Poi is a small town in New Zealand (Waikato Region) with a population of 840. The city sits at an elevation of 305 feet (93 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 94.0 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Te Poi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 94.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 305 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below New Zealand avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)

Geography

Elevation305 ft (93 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²)
Population Density353/sq mi
Coordinates37.8833°S, 175.8333°E
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.0"
147% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,311 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 5, 2025.

Dec 7, 2012 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M6.3 64 km
Jun 21, 1992 31 km NNW of Whakatane, New Zealand M6.2 93 km
Oct 25, 1999 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M6.2 91 km
May 18, 1999 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand M5.8 101 km
Aug 18, 1999 74 km N of Opotiki, New Zealand M5.7 145 km
Mar 25, 1992 28 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand M5.6 102 km
May 5, 2023 82 km NNE of Whakatane, New Zealand M5.6 143 km
Jan 27, 2011 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 70 km
Oct 16, 2012 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 89 km
Jul 18, 2004 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.6 61 km
Nov 16, 1991 60 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.5 106 km
May 24, 2001 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.5 116 km
Jul 5, 2011 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M5.5 88 km
Mar 23, 1999 12 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.4 85 km
Mar 17, 2023 8 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.3 71 km
Apr 8, 2006 20 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M5.3 56 km
Aug 17, 2002 13 km W of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.3 75 km
Jul 7, 2012 8 km S of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 132 km
Mar 31, 1994 34 km NE of Murupara, New Zealand M5.2 114 km
Jun 12, 2008 45 km NNE of Whakatane, New Zealand M5.2 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1910 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Meteorological 1.5 m 1 120 km
2022 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m - 103 km
1956 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m - 113 km
1895 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - - 103 km
1846 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Unknown - - 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Maroa (64 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 64 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 64 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 74 km
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 77 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 105 km
Whakaari/White Island Stratovolcano(es) 294 m (965 ft) 2019 125 km
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 139 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 143 km
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 157 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in
February 65°F (19°C) 3.5 in Warmest, Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 4.4 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 4.6 in
June 48°F (9°C) 5.2 in
July 45°F (7°C) 6.0 in Coldest, Wettest
August 49°F (9°C) 5.6 in
September 52°F (11°C) 5.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
November 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in
December 62°F (17°C) 4.9 in

Te Poi has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 45°F in July to 65°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 55.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.0") and February the driest (3.5").

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Schools in Te Poi

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hinuera School - - - -
Te Poi School - - - -
Kuranui School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Te Poi

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sub FM deep house, drum 'n' bass MP3 192 kbps
Gaia FM (New Zealand) celtic, easy listening AAC+ 128 kbps
RadiJohan decades, eclectic MP3 128 kbps
Radio Te Aroha 88FM community, oldies MP3 128 kbps
The Rhythm 89FM alternative, local AAC

Museums in Te Poi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Firth Tower Museum
New Zealand Timber Museum
Tirau Museum

Libraries in Te Poi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Little Tirau Library0.0
Matamata Library0.0
Omokoroa Library0.0
Putaruru Public Library0.0

Cafes in Te Poi

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Te Poi Cafe

Gas Stations in Te Poi

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GAS
Wealleans Allied

Airports Near Te Poi

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hamilton International AirportHLZMedium Airport
Rotorua Regional AirportROTMedium Airport
Tauranga AirportTRGMedium Airport
Matakana Island Airport-Small Airport
Matamata Glider AirportMTASmall Airport
Mercer1 PDZ Airport-Small Airport
Motiti Island Airport-Small Airport
Mount Tarawera Airport-Small Airport
Te Aroha Airfield-Small Airport
Te Kowhai Airfield-Small Airport
Te Kuiti Aerodrome-Small Airport
Thames AerodromeTMZSmall Airport
Tokoroa AirfieldTKZSmall Airport
Waihi Beach Airport-Small Airport
Wharepapa South Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Te Poi

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of the Good Shepherd
Te Poi Church

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Te Poi

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Te Poi.

Name Description
Te Rereioturu 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 Te Poi

What is the population of Te Poi?

Te Poi has a population of 840 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 353 people per square mile, spread across 2.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Te Poi?

Te Poi has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 94.0 inches.

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