The Manganui River flows past to the west.

[1][2] Kaimata was one of many townships established to service the dairy industry.

[3] The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "eat raw food" for Kaimata.

[5] The statistical area covers a large region around and to the east of Inglewood, not just the locality of Kaimata.

Kaimata School is a coeducational full primary (years 1–8) school with a roll of 115 students as of November 2024.