Kaiwaka, Northland Map

About Kaiwaka, Northland

Kaiwaka is a locality in the Northland Region of New Zealand. It is a small community with a population of 565. It sits at an elevation of around 48 m above sea level. It lies approximately 50 km south-southeast of Whangarei, the regional capital. Kaiwaka is located at 36.1667°S, 174.4500°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT). Statistics New Zealand classifies the area as a rural settlement.

Kaiwaka rests in a broad valley, its landscape a tapestry of rolling farmland and pockets of native bush, where the air often carries the damp, earthy scent of rich soil. It lies 49.7 km south-south-east of Whangarei (from Whangarei: bearing 167°T), and is situated 13.9 km south-west of Mangawhai Heads. The land here is sculpted by gentle slopes that rise towards the horizon, a verdant expanse punctuated by the orderly rows of agricultural fields. The Hakaru River, a ribbon of brown water, meanders through the lower reaches, its presence a constant murmur in the quietude. Sunlight here has a particular quality, a soft, diffused glow that seems to cling to the dew-laden grass in the early morning and casts long, languid shadows in the late afternoon.

The history of Kaiwaka is intrinsically linked to the fertile land that surrounds it, an economy long anchored by dairy farming, the steady rhythm of milking sheds and the rustle of cattle a familiar sound. This agricultural heartland has shaped the character of Kaiwaka, fostering a sense of self-reliance and a deep connection to the seasons. While forestry has also played a part in the region's development, the enduring legacy is one of cultivation and sustenance. Nearby, the reserve of Te Ika a Ranganui stands as a quiet reminder of the land's deeper past, a place where the whispers of history seem to mingle with the rustling leaves of the surrounding vegetation.

About This Kaiwaka Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kaiwaka, Northland, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -36.16667, 174.45. 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 Kaiwaka.

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