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Matavera

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Updated Saturday, October 31, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Matavera month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Matavera are typically August, September and October, with average daytime highs around 23–24°C. March is usually the warmest month (average high 27°C), August the coldest (average low 22°C), and February the wettest (about 237 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January26.625.219910.5
February26.925.42379.7
March27.225.521110.1
April26.525.01449.6
May25.524.21818.7
June24.423.1809.3
July23.822.51178.9
August23.422.1949.3
September23.622.4879.8
October23.822.69410.5
November24.623.39410.9
December25.824.420010.3

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Research updated Saturday, October 24, 2026
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Past and future events in Matavera

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. 2006 Matavera by-election

    A by-election held on July 19, 2006, triggered by the fraud conviction of former Police Minister Peri Vaevae Pare.

  2. Kiriti O Te Tapu ceremony

    A traditional ceremony performed by the Matavera CICC congregation to clear the way for major renovations on the historic church building.

Current public leadership

  • Vaitoti Tupa

    Incumbent Member of Parliament for the Matavera electorate, seeking another term in the 2026 election.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Matavera has been verified yet.

Historical figures

  • Kiriau Turepu

    Former Member of Parliament and agriculture minister who opened the Matavera Water Station in 2015 and was defeated by Vaitoti Tupa in the 2018 election.

  • Peri Vaevae Pare

    Former Police Minister whose conviction for fraud precipitated the 2006 Matavera by-election.

Local business and employers

  • Cook Islands Jobs, Rarotonga

    A recruitment and staffing services agency operating in the Matavera District since 2013.

  • South Pacific Canvas

    An industrial company and local business listed in Matavera.

  • Matariki FM

    An FM radio station broadcasting from Matavera since 2007 with full coverage of Rarotonga.

Newspapers and local media

No local newspaper or media outlet has passed the source checks for Matavera yet.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Matavera CICC

    Historic Cook Islands Christian Church structure known as Silo, completed and dedicated in 1857.

  • Matavera Water Station

    Ultraviolet-treated water facility originally established in 2015 to provide clean drinking water for local residents.

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01 · Overview

Matavera, in brief

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02 · History

How Matavera took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Matavera

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Matavera

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Matavera

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Matavera

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Matavera

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08 · Questions

Questions about Matavera

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Frequently Asked Questions about Matavera

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01 · Q&A

Where is Matavera located and what are its coordinates?

Matavera is situated in Cook Islands at geographic coordinates -21.2244, -159.7333, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Matavera?

Matavera has a recorded population of approximately 1,018 and observes the Pacific/Rarotonga time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Matavera?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Matavera include EN-CK, MI, with NZD used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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