Huntly is in the north Waikato on the Waikato River, around 30 minutes north of Hamilton and 90 minutes south of Auckland. The Waikato Expressway bypasses the town to the east.

What is the Huntly Power Station?

Huntly Power Station is New Zealand's largest thermal power station, on the western bank of the Waikato River. Its twin 150-metre chimneys are a landmark visible across the northern Waikato.

What is Lake Hakanoa?

Lake Hakanoa sits beside Huntly's town centre, with a flat walking and cycling loop of around 5 km, playgrounds and picnic areas. It's the town's main recreation spot.

How do I get from Hamilton to Huntly?

By car, around 30 minutes north via the Waikato Expressway. The Te Huia train between Hamilton and Auckland stops at Huntly, and buses run the corridor daily.

Which schools are in zone for Huntly?

Huntly is not covered by a school enrolment zone. Nearby schools may accept enrolments under open enrolment or by application.

How do I check my school zone in Huntly?

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.

Huntly, Waikato | Postcode, Population & Property Values

Living in Huntly

Huntly sits on the Waikato River around 30 minutes north of Hamilton, a coal town of around 9,000 people watched over by the twin chimneys of the Huntly Power Station, which are visible from so far away that for most New Zealanders they basically are Huntly. The locals have a complicated relationship with the chimneys, in the way you do with any relative that large.

For decades, Huntly was the place State Highway 1 traffic crawled through, resenting every traffic light. Then the expressway opened in 2020 and went around the town instead, and Huntly exhaled. The main street is quieter now, the river views are still good, and the town is slowly working out what it wants to be when the trucks aren't watching.

The deeper story is the river and the Kīngitanga. Waahi Pā, on the western bank, is one of the significant marae of the Māori King movement, and the awa runs through the town's identity the way it runs through the town. Lake Hakanoa, right beside the centre, has a walking loop the whole town uses.

Huntly College handles the secondary years, the Te Huia train stops here on its Hamilton-to-Auckland run, and the houses remain honestly priced. Huntly is having a quiet rebuild of its own story. Worth a look before everyone notices.

Is Huntly a good place to live?

Huntly is home to roughly 8,232 people across 94.3 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Huntly scores 64 out of 100, with a safety score of 48/100 and 27% green space.

Schools: Huntly has 6 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 $497K, and weekly rent typically sits around $350.

Lifestyle: Huntly has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 13.5°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.

Whether Huntly 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

Safety48
Amenities100
Schools37
Housing Affordability76
Green space91
Community33
Transport20

Property & Economics

Est. Median Value: $497K
Median Weekly Rent: $350/wk
Median HH Income: $73K/yr
Pop. Growth (5yr): +1.2%
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Huntly?: Huntly is in the north Waikato on the Waikato River, around 30 minutes north of Hamilton and 90 minutes south of Auckland. The Waikato Expressway bypasses the town to the east.
Is Huntly a good place to live?: Huntly offers some of the Waikato's most affordable housing, a riverside setting, Lake Hakanoa on the doorstep and a commutable position between Hamilton and Auckland, including a Te Huia train stop. The trade-off is a modest local job market and town centre.
What is the Huntly Power Station?: Huntly Power Station is New Zealand's largest thermal power station, on the western bank of the Waikato River. Its twin 150-metre chimneys are a landmark visible across the northern Waikato.
What is Lake Hakanoa?: Lake Hakanoa sits beside Huntly's town centre, with a flat walking and cycling loop of around 5 km, playgrounds and picnic areas. It's the town's main recreation spot.
How do I get from Hamilton to Huntly?: By car, around 30 minutes north via the Waikato Expressway. The Te Huia train between Hamilton and Auckland stops at Huntly, and buses run the corridor daily.
Which schools are in zone for Huntly?: Huntly is not covered by a school enrolment zone. Nearby schools may accept enrolments under open enrolment or by application.
How do I check my school zone in Huntly?: 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 Huntly

Schools in zone for Huntly

No enrolment-zoned schools cover Huntly. The schools below are the nearest options — many operate open enrolment.

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Other nearby schools

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

Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga
Composite · roll 401 · decile 1 · 2.1 km away
Huntly West School
Full Primary · roll 115 · decile 1 · 2.4 km away
Huntly College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 211 · decile 1 · 2.6 km away
Huntly School (Waikato)
Full Primary · roll 181 · decile 1 · 3.5 km away
St Anthony's Catholic School (Huntly)
Full Primary · roll 94 · decile 1 · 4.5 km away
Kimihia School
Full Primary · roll 316 · decile 3 · 4.8 km away

Explore Huntly

Things to do(17)

Boatie Reserve

Huntly Bridge Club

828Fitness Huntly

Huntly Gymnastics

Huntly College Old Boys Rugby Club

Huntly kickboxing - HKB

Huntly Lake Domain

Huntly Bowling Club

Taniwharau Rugby League

Raahui Pookeka Waka Sports

Huntly Squash Racquets Club

Te Whare Oranga

Huntly Thistle Association Football Club

828 Boxing

Huntly Domain

Rotongaro-Huntly Pony Club

Huntly Speedway

Parks & green spaces(3)

Boatie Reserve

Huntly Lake Domain

Huntly Domain

Healthcare(3)

Huntly East Medical Care

Barry Roberts Pharmacy

Month	High (°C)	Low (°C)	Rainfall (mm/day)	Sunshine (hrs/day)
☀️ Jan	22.88	15.87	8.13	9.52
☀️ Feb	22.55	14.85	5.18	10.43
🍂 Mar	20.14	12.23	2.58	9.61
🍂 Apr	18.91	12	3.67	8.06
🍂 May	16.05	9.44	5.57	7.08
❄️ Jun	14.63	8.15	3.18	6.94
❄️ Jul	13.59	7.02	2.87	6.67
❄️ Aug	13.76	5.88	2.66	7.91
🌸 Sep	15.69	9.01	3.7	8.92
🌸 Oct	17.13	9.93	3.24	9.99
🌸 Nov	18.77	11.48	3.41	10.29
☀️ Dec	21.7	14.25	4.34	10.62

Living in Huntly

Is Huntly 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 Huntly

Schools in zone for Huntly

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Other nearby schools

Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga

Huntly West School

Huntly College

Huntly School (Waikato)

St Anthony's Catholic School (Huntly)

Kimihia School

Explore Huntly

🎯Things to do(17)

Boatie Reserve

Huntly Bridge Club

828Fitness Huntly

Huntly Gymnastics

Huntly College Old Boys Rugby Club

Huntly kickboxing - HKB

Huntly Lake Domain

Huntly Bowling Club

Taniwharau Rugby League

Raahui Pookeka Waka Sports

Huntly Squash Racquets Club

Te Whare Oranga

Huntly Thistle Association Football Club

828 Boxing

Huntly Domain

Rotongaro-Huntly Pony Club

Huntly Speedway

🌳Parks & green spaces(3)

Boatie Reserve

Huntly Lake Domain

Huntly Domain

🏥Healthcare(3)

Huntly East Medical Care

Barry Roberts Pharmacy

Pharmacy on Main

Eat & Drink in Huntly

🍽️Places to eat & drink(31)

River Haven Cafe

Old Court House Cafe and Bar

Curry Delight Restaurant

Huntly Coffee Lounge

Huntly Golden Bakery and Cafe

Nikkis Kitchen Cafe

The Bakehouse Cafe

The Odd Spoon Cafe

Thabun Bakery Cafe

Nikki's Kitchen

Pizza King & Kebab Huntly

Lucky Chinese Takeaways

Subway

Allenmara Computers

The Bakehouse Cafe on Main st Huntly

The Essex Arms Huntly

McDonald's

Shands Bakery Cafe

McGinty's Huntly Tab

Charlie's Bakery Gold

Main street cafe huntly

KFC Huntly

Curry Delight Indian Restaurant

Nikki's Cafe

Domino's Pizza

Thai Food Huntly

Bridge Street Takeaways

Hatch

Huntly Golden Bakery & Cafe

Southern Cross Fisheries

Huntly R S A

Tradies & Services in Huntly

Things to do(17)

Parks & green spaces(3)

Healthcare(3)

Places to eat & drink(31)

Tradies & services(22)

Shops(18)

Beauty & fitness(23)