Puniho, Taranaki Map

About Puniho, Taranaki

Puniho is a locality in the Taranaki Region of New Zealand. It is a small community with a population of 606. It sits at an elevation of around 55 m above sea level. It lies approximately 26 km south-west of New Plymouth, the regional capital. Puniho is located at 39.2000°S, 173.8333°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT). Statistics New Zealand classifies the area as a rural settlement.

Puniho lies cradled by the gentle, rolling hills that characterise this inland stretch of Taranaki. It lies 26.2 km south-west of New Plymouth (from New Plymouth: bearing 235°T), and is situated 13.7 km south-west of Oakura. The land here is a patchwork of rich, fertile greens, a testament to its agricultural heart, with distant, softer undulations hinting at the broader landscape. The air, especially in the early mornings, carries a crispness that speaks of elevation and distance from the coast, and the sky above often stretches in an expansive, unblemished blue.

The history of Puniho is tied to the fertile ground and the nearby Stony River, a constant murmur of water that has shaped the lives and livelihoods of its inhabitants for generations. Dairy farming forms the backbone of the local economy, the rhythmic hum of milking machines a familiar sound that punctuates the quietude. While the immediate vicinity is primarily farmland, the imposing silhouette of the Kaitake Range can be glimpsed in the distance, a rugged sentinel against the horizon, and the historical significance of Puniho Pa, a mere kilometre away, whispers of a deeper past interwoven with the very soil.

About This Puniho Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Puniho, Taranaki, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -39.2, 173.83333. 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 Puniho.

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