scenic viewpoint
Te Mata Peak
399 m limestone ridge above Havelock North with a narrow sealed summit road and views across Hawke's Bay to the Pacific.
5 km · about 10 min drive
Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand · Oceania
Akina is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Havelock North, 5km from Te Mata Peak.
Akina is a town located in Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand. With a population of 5,193, it is an important destination in Oceania.
On a road trip, Akina sits in New Zealand, where you drive on the left. It's in the Pacific/Auckland time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Akina to your route.
Hastings District Council (abbr. HDC; Māori: Te Kaunihera ā-Rohe o Heretaunga) is the territorial authority for the Hastings District of New Zealand's North Island. It serves as the district's local government, with the Hawke's Bay Regional Council serving as the regional authority. It has existed since the 1989Read more
reforms to local government.
The governing body of council has 14 councillors and is chaired by the mayor of Hastings (currently Wendy Schollum since October 2025). There is also a community board representing rural communities.
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Akina is located in Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -39.6482 latitude, 176.8402 longitude.
Akina has a population of approximately 5,193 people, making it a town in New Zealand.
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scenic viewpoint
399 m limestone ridge above Havelock North with a narrow sealed summit road and views across Hawke's Bay to the Pacific.
5 km · about 10 min drive
landmark
City centre rebuilt in Art Deco style after the 1931 earthquake, with Marine Parade seafront parking and a self-guided walking route.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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