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Te Awamutu
The 'Rose Town' of New Zealand, Te Awamutu offers a strong sense of community, rich history, and beautiful gardens in the heart of dairy country.
Population
~13,000
Quick Facts
Annual Rainfall
1,200mm annually
Annual Sunshine
2,000 hours annually
Climate & Weather
Understanding the local climate helps you prepare for your new life in Te Awamutu.
Summer (Dec - Feb)
Warm summers ideal for rose growing
24°C
Average High
13°C
Average Low
Winter (Jun - Aug)
Cool winters with morning frosts
15°C
Average High
4°C
Average Low
Monthly Weather Overview
Temperature and rainfall patterns throughout the year
Jan
High/Low
24°/13°C
Rainfall
85mm
Feb
High/Low
25°/14°C
Rainfall
75mm
Mar
High/Low
23°/12°C
Rainfall
90mm
Apr
High/Low
20°/9°C
Rainfall
100mm
May
High/Low
17°/6°C
Rainfall
120mm
Jun
High/Low
15°/4°C
Rainfall
135mm
Jul
High/Low
14°/3°C
Rainfall
140mm
Aug
High/Low
15°/4°C
Rainfall
130mm
Sep
High/Low
17°/6°C
Rainfall
115mm
Oct
High/Low
19°/8°C
Rainfall
100mm
Nov
High/Low
21°/11°C
Rainfall
90mm
Dec
High/Low
23°/12°C
Rainfall
85mm
Things to Do
Discover what makes Te Awamutu special - from natural attractions to cultural experiences.
Te Awamutu Rose Gardens - stunning displays
Te Awamutu Museum - local history and culture
Pirongia Forest Park - hiking and nature walks
Yarrows Stadium - sports events
Farmers markets - fresh local produce
Historic sites - Rangiaowhia and Ōrākau
Teacher Stories
Hear from teachers who chose to make Te Awamutu their home
"Te Awamutu has such a strong community spirit. Everyone knows each other, and the support for schools is incredible. The agricultural heritage makes our science programs really practical and relevant."
Emma Wilson
Te Awamutu College
Science teacher, moved from Hamilton in 2019
"Teaching in Te Awamutu means being connected to the land and our history. The local iwi are very involved in education, and we have great opportunities to teach about our shared heritage."
Hemi Tāmaki
Pirongia School
Te reo Māori teacher, local iwi member
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