Clive, Hawke's Bay Map

About Clive, Hawke's Bay

Clive is a locality in the Hawke's Bay Region of New Zealand. It has a population of approximately 2,120. It sits at an elevation of around 6 m above sea level. It lies approximately 10 km south of Napier, the regional capital. Clive is located at 39.5833°S, 176.9167°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT). Statistics New Zealand classifies the area as a small urban area.

Clive rests on a fertile plain, a landscape shaped by the slow meander of the Ngaruroro River, its waters carrying the rich silt that nourishes the surrounding land. It lies 8.4 km north-east of Hastings (from Hastings: bearing 44°T), and is situated 10.1 km south of Napier. Gentle slopes rise towards the distant Kohinurau Range, a soft blue smudge against the vast canvas of the sky, while to the east, the low hum of the sea, some eight kilometres away in Hawke Bay, is a constant, subtle presence. The air here often carries the sweet scent of ripening fruit and the damp, earthy aroma from the riverbanks, a perfume of abundance that clings to the very soil. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, spills across the cultivated fields in broad, golden swathes, illuminating the ordered rows of orchards and vineyards, and casting long, dancing shadows that hint at the coming cool of evening.

This is a place where the rhythm of the land dictates the pulse of life, an economy deeply rooted in the bounty of horticulture and viticulture. Generations have tended these soils, coaxing forth the crisp apples and robust wines that are a hallmark of the region, a tradition that continues to draw travellers and workers alike. History whispers from the land, a quiet echo of earlier inhabitants and the pioneers who sought to tame this fertile ground, with the Colenso Memorial standing as a quiet marker of that past. The proximity to Hawke Bay, though not immediate, imbues Clive with a sense of coastal connection, a subtle influence felt in the salty tang that occasionally drifts inland on a strong breeze, a reminder of the wider world and the ceaseless ebb and flow of tides.

About This Clive Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Clive, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -39.58333, 176.91667. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time New Zealand and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorial description provides background on Clive.

Clive sits within the Hawke's Bay Region. Location data is drawn from the GeoNames geographical database and verified by coordinates, ensuring the correct Clive is identified even where the name is shared across multiple New Zealand localities.