- Est. Median Value
- $600K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Safety Score
- 37/100
- Green Space
- 3%
- Current Weather
- 1.8°C
- Median Age
- 34 yrs
~88 crimes/1k/yr
scattered clouds
Living in Ākina
Akina sits immediately south of central Hastings, a flat kilometre from the clock tower, and it is the city's everyday quarter done properly: around 4,500 people in the bungalows and villas of Hastings' early southern spread, on the wide, straight streets that the Heretaunga Plains hand out as standard, where the bike remains a serious transport option and the fruit bowl economy hums within sight.
The suburb carries an institutional weight beyond its size: Hastings Boys' High School anchors the southern blocks with its long sporting and academic history, while Akina Park's grounds host the winter codes and the cricket with district-event regularity, giving the suburb a Saturday soundtrack of whistles and applause.
The location works the Hastings way: the CBD's revitalised centre, with its art deco survivors and growing hospitality strip, sits a flat five-minute pedal north, the racecourse spreads to the east, and the plains' orchards and vineyards begin their business minutes south, keeping the roadside-stall season close.
Local primaries serve the streets alongside the famous boys' school, with Hastings Girls' High close across town. Akina is Hastings in concentrate: flat, fruitful, sports-mad and five minutes from everything. The plains made the deal generations ago. Akina keeps honouring it.
Is Ākina a good place to live?
Ākina is home to roughly 5,244 people across 2.8 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Ākina scores 41 out of 100, with a safety score of 37/100 and 3% green space.
Schools: Ākina has 33 schools in or near the suburb, spanning early-childhood through to secondary education. See the Schools tab below for the full list.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $600K, and weekly rent typically sits around $400.
Lifestyle: Ākina has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 1.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Ākina is right for you depends on what you’re looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.
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Livability Breakdown
- Safety37
- Amenities38
- Schools73
- Housing Affordability63
- Green space11
- Community22
- Transport10
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $600K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $400/wk
- Median HH Income
- $85K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +3.4%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
† Est. Median Value is suburb.co.nz's own estimate, modelled from available public data. We aim for accuracy, but where data is limited, estimates may be imprecise.
Nearby Suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Akina?
- Akina is in southern Hastings, around 1 km from the city centre, between the CBD (north), Parkvale (east) and the southern plains, on the flat Heretaunga grid.
- Is Hastings Boys' High School in Akina?
- Hastings Boys' High School sits in the suburb's southern blocks, one of Hawke's Bay's best-known secondary schools with a long sporting and academic tradition.
- What is Akina Park?
- Akina Park is the suburb's main sports ground, hosting rugby, league and cricket through the seasons, among Hastings' busiest winter sport venues.
- What is near Akina?
- Central Hastings with its art deco buildings and hospitality strip is five minutes north, the racecourse east, and the plains' orchards and roadside stalls minutes south.
- How do I get from central Hastings to Akina?
- By car or bike, around 3 to 5 minutes south via Karamu Road or Southampton Street. City buses serve the southern suburbs.
- Which schools are in zone for Ākina?
- Children living in Ākina are in zone for St Joseph's Maori Girls' College, Iona College, Woodford House, St John's College (Hastings), Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina, Lindisfarne College, Taikura Rudolf Steiner School, Hastings Intermediate, Parkvale School, Hastings Christian School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Ākina?
- Use the School Zone Checker on this page. Enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Ākina
Schools in zone for Ākina
Children living in Ākina have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
St Joseph's Maori Girls' College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 185 · decile 2
Iona College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 341 · decile 10
Woodford House
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 382 · decile 9
St John's College (Hastings)
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 404 · decile 4
Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 541
Lindisfarne College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 567 · decile 9
Taikura Rudolf Steiner School
Composite · roll 279 · decile 6
Hastings Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 401 · decile 5
Parkvale School
Contributing · roll 495 · decile 4
Hastings Christian School
Composite · roll 329 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Ākina. School enrolment zones (home zones) decide which schools your child has a guaranteed right to enrol at.
Address matching is approximate and based on OpenStreetMap geocoding — confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to Ākina that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
St Joseph's School (Hastings)
Full Primary · roll 271 · decile 3 · 0.7 km away
Kōwhai School
Specialist School · roll 135 · decile 2 · 0.8 km away
Hastings Central School
Contributing · roll 203 · decile 2 · 0.9 km away
Akina School/ Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 1.0 km away
Hastings Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 766 · decile 2 · 1.1 km away
St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings)
Full Primary · roll 148 · decile 4 · 1.4 km away
Karamū High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 919 · decile 4 · 1.7 km away
Mayfair School
Contributing · roll 205 · decile 2 · 1.9 km away
Ebbett Park School
Contributing · roll 163 · decile 1 · 2.1 km away
Raureka School
Contributing · roll 294 · decile 2 · 2.5 km away
Mahora School
Contributing · roll 348 · decile 3 · 2.9 km away
Frimley School
Contributing · roll 460 · decile 4 · 3.0 km away
Hukarere Girls' College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 57 · decile 9 · 3.1 km away
Lucknow School
Contributing · roll 254 · decile 5 · 3.1 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings)
Full Primary · roll 279 · decile 4 · 3.1 km away
Heretaunga Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 268 · decile 1 · 3.3 km away
Havelock North Primary School
Contributing · roll 530 · decile 9 · 3.5 km away
Camberley School
Contributing · roll 72 · decile 1 · 3.8 km away
TKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu
Composite · roll 274 · 4.0 km away
Havelock North Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 521 · decile 10 · 4.0 km away
Te Mata School (Havelock North)
Contributing · roll 504 · decile 10 · 4.0 km away
Hereworth School
Full Primary · roll 332 · decile 10 · 4.0 km away
Havelock North High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1168 · decile 9 · 4.3 km away
Explore Ākina
Things to do(5)
Hawkes Bay Combined Martial Arts
McLean Park
Hayden Burgess
Love to Dance Hawke's Bay
Akina Park
Parks & green spaces(2)
McLean Park
Akina Park
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Ākina
Places to eat & drink(1)
Telegraph Hill Olivery
Tradies & Services in Ākina
Tradies & services(5)
Crystal Coat Detailing NZ
Jennian Homes Hawkes Bay
Lulu And Max
Parkvale Kindergarten
Zeus Solar and Electrical Limited
Shops in Ākina
Shops(4)
Brittin Canvas & Shades
Festive Creations
Lazy Ape Apparel
Stork to Chalk
Beauty & Fitness in Ākina
Beauty & fitness(6)
Beauty on Churchill - Beauty Therapy & Spray Tanning
Elm Cottage Beauty Therapy
Hawkes Bay Combined Martial Arts
Hayden Burgess
Love to Dance Hawke's Bay
True To You Mind Body Connections
Professional Services in Ākina
Professional services(1)
McNeill Business Consulting
Stay in Ākina
Places to stay(1)
Bakers Bungalow
Ākina Weather
Current conditions: 1.8°C, scattered clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 22.37 | 14.89 | 4.91 | 9.61 |
| ☀️ Feb | 22.97 | 14.2 | 4.39 | 9.99 |
| 🍂 Mar | 20.79 | 11.13 | 1.53 | 10.05 |
| 🍂 Apr | 19.13 | 10.37 | 1.5 | 8.25 |
| 🍂 May | 15.88 | 7.81 | 2.54 | 7.7 |
| ❄️ Jun | 13.95 | 7.29 | 4.23 | 6.06 |
| ❄️ Jul | 13.21 | 5.11 | 2.32 | 6.13 |
| ❄️ Aug | 13.76 | 3.94 | 1.27 | 8.27 |
| 🌸 Sep | 17 | 6.9 | 2.41 | 9.05 |
| 🌸 Oct | 18.64 | 8.71 | 1.7 | 10.42 |
| 🌸 Nov | 19.99 | 10.61 | 2.35 | 9.69 |
| ☀️ Dec | 23.58 | 14.2 | 3.21 | 10.2 |
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