Saxton, New Zealand

Saxton
Suburb
Saxton Field
Interactive map of Saxton
Coordinates: 41°19′30″S 173°13′20″E / 41.32500°S 173.22222°E / -41.32500; 173.22222
CountryNew Zealand
RegionNelson
Ward
  • Stoke-Tāhunanui General Ward
  • Whakatū Māori Ward
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial AuthorityNelson City Council
 • Nelson City MayorNick Smith
 • Nelson MPRachel Boyack
 • Te Tai Tonga MPTākuta Ferris
Area
 • Total
3.99 km2 (1.54 sq mi)
 • Land3.99 km2 (1.54 sq mi)
 • Water0 km2 (0 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2025)
 • Total
60
 • Density15/km2 (39/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+12 (NZST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+13 (NZDT)
Postcode
7011
Area code03

Saxton is a suburb of Nelson, New Zealand, south of Stoke and northwest of Richmond.

Saxton covers a land area of 3.99 km2 (1.54 sq mi). Its principal feature is the Saxton Field sports complex, which includes Saxton Oval – the main cricket ground of Nelson.

The area had a relatively small population at the start of the 21st century, with only 10 residents in 1996 and 20 residents in 2001. The estimated population reached 54 in 2006, 60 in 2013, and 57 in 2018.