Makikihi is a suburb which lies within the Territorial Authority of Waimate, one of 16 residential suburbs which form the wider region. Makikihi is the 4th largest suburb of Waimate in terms of the total number of residential housing stock. Makikihi provides a range of housing stock, with the earliest residential housing recorded in the area constructed between 1910 - 1919. The majority of the residential housing stock in the locality was constructed between 1970 - 1979. Residential housing stock in Makikihi is made up of approximately 63% residential housing and 37% lifestyle properties.