Taranaki

Mount Taranaki dominates the landscapeTaranaki is a lush farming area surrounding the majestic peak of Mount Taranaki (2518 metres high), with the Tasman Sea to the west and native bush to the east. A stunning combination of mountain scenery, peaceful farmland, carefully tended gardens, wild backcountry, lush countryside, great beaches and surf. Taranaki is a region of vast contrast where one can surf at a beach in the morning, drive through the rolling plains then ski on the mountain in the afternoon.
 
Mount Taranaki is 2,518 metres above sea level and offers locals and visitors a great variety of activities - skiing, tramping, walking and climbing.
 
The mountain feeds over 50 streams and rivers and is home to many varieties of vegetation, this includes sub-alpine plants on the mountain and sub-tropical in the surrounding forests. The mountain and surrounding forests are also home to many varieties of birds.

Taranaki is known both nationally and  internationally for its stunning gardens and public parks, the climate and fertile soils. Rhododendrons, fuchsias, native plants and speciality roses grow in vast numbers.
Pukekura Park in New Plymouth

Taranaki Facts & Figures

Population: the population of the Taranaki region is around 103,600 (2006 Census).

Climate: the climate ranges in 12°C in winter to about 22°C in the summer. The mild temperature, with its long sunshine hours and high rainfall throughout the region contributes to the virtual year round pasture growth.

Industries: include agriculture, dairy farming, horticulture, floraculture, aquaculture, petro-chemical, heavy and light engineering, oil exploration, natural gas, petrochemicals (Taranaki supplies gas and oil to New Zealand) and tourism.

Towns: include New Plymouth, Stratford, Eltham, Hawera, Inglewood, Waitara, Manaia and Opunake.

The city of New Plymouth is the major commercial centre for Taranaki. New Plymouth provides New Zealand with oil, gas and petrochemicals which in turn provide employment, international recognition, and a strong business community. It also has a strong manufacturing and dairy industry.

What ever you like to do, you can do it in Taranaki; surfing, skiing, walking, theatre, boating, kayaking, diving, swimming, fishing, big game fishing, heli-fishing, surf casting, water skiing, jet skiing, surfing, windsurfing, white-water rafting, plenty of museums and historical sites, art galleries and theatres, specialty shops, antique and collectables shops, wineries and breweries, a wide selection of quality restaurants and cafes.

Property Sales Statistics

Median Residential Dwelling Price Comparison from Previous Years
Year Median Price
as at Dec		 Total Properties
Sold		 Value of Total
Properties Sold
2010 $280,000 1,697 $516,010,505
2009 $280,000 1,962 $585,607,501
2008 $260,000 1,837 $545,014,296
2007 $260,000 2,289 $682,872,406
2006 $270,000 2,492 $665,599,000
2005 $230,000 2,567 $601,500,000
2004 $186,000 2,826 $514,770,000
2003 $136,250 2,793 $404,000,000
2002 $115,000 2,384 $302,800,000
2001 $107,000 1,837 $217,400,000
2000 $98,000 1,548 $180,500,172
1999 $108,000 2,020 $223,289,677
1998 $96,500 1,778 $196,303,712
1997 $105,000 1,989 $218,933,261
1996 $102,500 2,064 $225,491,123
1995 $112,000 2,043 $217,775,983
1994 $103,000 2,240 $241,023,963

NB - Dwellings include houses, townhouses, units, apartments, home and income, conversions and residential investment blocks. Information provided by REINZ (Real Estate Institute of New Zealand)

Visit the Taranaki Regional Council website.

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