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Best cities to live in New Zealand (2026)
1 city ranked by Livability Score — affordability, safety, internet, democracy & climate.
❓ Living in New Zealand — Common Questions
What is the best city to live in New Zealand?▾
Based on our Livability Score, Dunedin ranks #1 in New Zealand with a score of 72/100, and city-centre rent from around $991/month.
What is the safest city in New Zealand?▾
By UNODC homicide rate data, Dunedin is the safest city in New Zealand in our database, with a rate of 1.5 per 100,000 people.
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