Where is Havelock North?

Havelock North is in Hawke's Bay, less than 2 km southeast of Hastings city centre. It sits on the fertile Heretaunga Plains at the foot of Te Mata Peak, about 20 km south of Napier.

How tall is Te Mata Peak?

Te Mata Peak is 399 metres above sea level. The summit is accessible by car via Te Mata Peak Road, or on foot via well-graded tracks in Te Mata Park, which covers 99 hectares of farmland and bush.

What's the difference between Hastings and Havelock North?

Hastings is the city centre about 2 km northwest. Havelock North is a separate village within Hastings District, with its own shopping village, schools and identity. Locally, "going to the Village" means heading to Havelock North.

Are the wineries near Havelock North open to the public?

Most major wineries around Havelock North have cellar doors open to visitors, including Te Mata Estate, Craggy Range, Black Barn, Smith & Sheth and Askerne. Many also have restaurants. Hours vary seasonally, so check before you go.

When is the Black Barn Growers' Market?

The Black Barn Growers' Market runs Saturday mornings during summer at the Black Barn Vineyard, just outside Havelock North. It's known for fresh local produce, baked goods, coffee and a relaxed vineyard setting.

Which schools are in zone for Havelock North?

Children living in Havelock North are in zone for St Joseph's Maori Girls' College, Havelock North High School, Iona College, Woodford House, St John's College (Hastings), Lindisfarne College, Taikura Rudolf Steiner School, Hastings Intermediate, Havelock North Intermediate, Havelock North Primary 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 Havelock North?

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.

Havelock North, Hawke's Bay | Schools, Lifestyle & Local Guide

Living in Havelock North

Havelock North sits at the foot of Te Mata Peak, less than 2 km southeast of Hastings city in Hawke's Bay. Locals call it "the Village", and it has the kind of compact main street where you can walk between the bookshop, the pizza place, the boutique, the wine bar and the gallery in five minutes. The te reo name is Te Hemo-a-Te Atonga.

The mountain looming over town is Te Mata Peak (399m), known locally as the Sleeping Giant for its silhouette on the horizon. Te Mata Park has 99 hectares of walking and mountain biking tracks. The summit road is paved and you can drive up, but the walks are better.

Wine country runs from the village in every direction. Te Mata Estate, Craggy Range, Black Barn and Smith & Sheth all have cellar doors within a few minutes' drive. Saturday mornings in summer, the Black Barn Growers' Market is the place to be. Pipi Cafe (the bright pink one) and Mary's bistro at Craggy Range are local fixtures.

There's a school cluster (Iona, Woodford House, Hereworth, Havelock North Primary) that pulls in families from across Hawke's Bay. Calm, sun-soaked, food-and-wine focused. Easy to fall for.

Is Havelock North a good place to live?

Havelock North is home to roughly 15,003 people across 19.5 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Havelock North scores 65 out of 100, with a safety score of 70/100 and 9% green space.

Schools: Havelock North 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 $973K, and weekly rent typically sits around $500.

Lifestyle: Havelock North has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 12.2°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.

Whether Havelock North 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

Safety70
Amenities100
Schools80
Housing Affordability39
Green space29
Community78
Transport10

Property & Economics

Est. Median Value: $973K
Median Weekly Rent: $500/wk
Median HH Income: $60K/yr
Pop. Growth (5yr): +2.9%
Data Year: 2023

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† 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Havelock North?: Havelock North is in Hawke's Bay, less than 2 km southeast of Hastings city centre. It sits on the fertile Heretaunga Plains at the foot of Te Mata Peak, about 20 km south of Napier.
How tall is Te Mata Peak?: Te Mata Peak is 399 metres above sea level. The summit is accessible by car via Te Mata Peak Road, or on foot via well-graded tracks in Te Mata Park, which covers 99 hectares of farmland and bush.
What's the difference between Hastings and Havelock North?: Hastings is the city centre about 2 km northwest. Havelock North is a separate village within Hastings District, with its own shopping village, schools and identity. Locally, "going to the Village" means heading to Havelock North.
Are the wineries near Havelock North open to the public?: Most major wineries around Havelock North have cellar doors open to visitors, including Te Mata Estate, Craggy Range, Black Barn, Smith & Sheth and Askerne. Many also have restaurants. Hours vary seasonally, so check before you go.
When is the Black Barn Growers' Market?: The Black Barn Growers' Market runs Saturday mornings during summer at the Black Barn Vineyard, just outside Havelock North. It's known for fresh local produce, baked goods, coffee and a relaxed vineyard setting.

Schools & Enrolment Zones in Havelock North

Schools in zone for Havelock North

Children living in Havelock North 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
Havelock North High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1168 · decile 9
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
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
Havelock North Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 521 · decile 10
Havelock North Primary School
Contributing · roll 530 · decile 9
Hastings Christian School
Composite · roll 329 · decile 7

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Enter your address to check your school zone in Havelock North. School enrolment zones (home zones) decide which schools your child has a guaranteed right to enrol at.

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Other nearby schools

Schools close to Havelock North that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).

Karamū High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 919 · decile 4 · 1.4 km away
Te Mata School (Havelock North)
Contributing · roll 504 · decile 10 · 1.7 km away
Hukarere Girls' College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 57 · decile 9 · 1.8 km away
Parkvale School
Contributing · roll 495 · decile 4 · 1.8 km away
Hereworth School
Full Primary · roll 332 · decile 10 · 1.9 km away
Mayfair School
Contributing · roll 205 · decile 2 · 2.3 km away
Lucknow School
Contributing · roll 254 · decile 5 · 2.7 km away
St Joseph's School (Hastings)
Full Primary · roll 271 · decile 3 · 3.0 km away
Kōwhai School
Specialist School · roll 135 · decile 2 · 3.4 km away
Hastings Central School
Contributing · roll 203 · decile 2 · 3.5 km away
Akina School/ Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 3.5 km away
TKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu
Composite · roll 274 · 3.6 km away
St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings)
Full Primary · roll 148 · decile 4 · 3.7 km away
Hastings Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 766 · decile 2 · 3.9 km away
Te Aratika Academy
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 57 · decile 2 · 3.9 km away
Mangateretere School
Full Primary · roll 35 · decile 2 · 3.9 km away
Te Aratika High School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · 3.9 km away
Mahora School
Contributing · roll 348 · decile 3 · 4.0 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings)
Full Primary · roll 279 · decile 4 · 4.2 km away
Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 541 · 4.7 km away
Ebbett Park School
Contributing · roll 163 · decile 1 · 4.8 km away
Frimley School
Contributing · roll 460 · decile 4 · 4.9 km away

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Tainui Reserve

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Havelock North Netball

K Studio of Dance

Keirunga Gardens

Palmbrook Reserve

Guthrie Park

Endsleigh Park Subdivision

Havelock North Wanderers AFC

CoreWise Wellness

YouNite Fitness

The Strength Room NZ

Havelock North Rugby Club

Havelock North Cricket Club Juniors

Grant Street Reserve

Boost Fitness

Anderson Park

Havelock North Village Green

Havelock North Squash Club

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Snap Fitness 24/7 Havelock North

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Tainui Reserve

Tanner Reserve

Keirunga Gardens

Palmbrook Reserve

Guthrie Park

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Grant Street Reserve

Anderson Park

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Te Mata Clinic

Denton's Peak Pharmacy

Unichem

Gilmours Pharmacy

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

Living in Havelock North

Is Havelock North a good place to live?

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Livability Breakdown

Property & Economics

Key Financial Indicators (NZD)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools & Enrolment Zones in Havelock North

Schools in zone for Havelock North

St Joseph's Maori Girls' College

Havelock North High School

Iona College

Woodford House

St John's College (Hastings)

Lindisfarne College

Taikura Rudolf Steiner School

Hastings Intermediate

Havelock North Intermediate

Havelock North Primary School

Hastings Christian School

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Other nearby schools

Karamū High School

Te Mata School (Havelock North)

Hukarere Girls' College

Parkvale School

Hereworth School

Mayfair School

Lucknow School

St Joseph's School (Hastings)

Kōwhai School

Hastings Central School

Akina School/ Activity Centre

TKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu

St Matthew's Primary School (Hastings)

Hastings Boys' High School

Te Aratika Academy

Mangateretere School

Te Aratika High School

Mahora School

St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings)

Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina

Ebbett Park School

Frimley School

Explore Havelock North

🎯Things to do(27)

CrossFit

Muse

Pilates Works

Flex Fitness

Tainui Reserve

Tanner Reserve

Havelock North Bowling Club

Havelock North Netball

K Studio of Dance

Keirunga Gardens

Palmbrook Reserve

Guthrie Park

Endsleigh Park Subdivision

Havelock North Wanderers AFC

CoreWise Wellness

YouNite Fitness

The Strength Room NZ

Havelock North Rugby Club

Havelock North Cricket Club Juniors

Grant Street Reserve

Boost Fitness

Anderson Park

Havelock North Village Green

Havelock North Squash Club

Movement Functional Fitness

Snap Fitness 24/7 Havelock North

BodyCheck Personal Training

🌳Parks & green spaces(9)

Tainui Reserve

Tanner Reserve

Keirunga Gardens

Palmbrook Reserve

Things to do(27)

Parks & green spaces(9)

Healthcare(5)

Places to eat & drink(85)