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The ranking score percentage is used to compare and sort experiences in ranking tables. It is not necessarily a direct measurement of the quality of a particular experience as rated by its customers. I've found it a useful tool to allow me to find the best experiences with confidence. But I've also found it important to read the customer reviews before making any final judgements!
We calculate an experience's ranking score using a multi-factor data model instead of a raw data average (mean). This model takes into account several important questions. For instance - is there a trusted body of reviews? What is the age of a review and is the review from a credible source?
Below you'll find details around some of the important factors that went into calculating the ranking score for Huka/Aratiatia Rapids Scenic Reserve.
If you have any questions or comments about our ranking score calculation please get in touch at info@rankers.co.nz. We don't believe this is perfect or complete so we're always interested in ways we might make improvements.
Huka/Aratiatia Rapids Scenic Reserve
Valid Reviews
73 Valid Reviews
The Huka/Aratiatia Rapids Scenic Reserve experience has a total of 74 reviews. There are 73 valid reviews that are included when calculating the ranking score and 1 invalid review that are excluded from the calculation. Reviews can be excluded only when a reviewer is not verified or after an investigation by our team determines the reviewer is not genuine.
Below is the distribution of ratings for the 73 valid reviews:
| Rating | Count | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 19 |
|
26% |
| 9/10 | 15 |
|
21% |
| 8/10 | 20 |
|
27% |
| 7/10 | 14 |
|
19% |
| 6/10 | 2 |
|
3% |
| 5/10 | 1 |
|
1% |
| 4/10 | 1 |
|
1% |
| 3/10 | 0 |
|
0% |
| 2/10 | 1 |
|
1% |
| 1/10 | 0 |
|
0% |
83.01% Average
The raw data average (mean) for all the Huka/Aratiatia Rapids Scenic Reserve valid reviews is 83.01% and is based on 73 valid reviews. This value is not used to calculate the ranking score and it only provided here as a comparison to the weighted average.
Weighted Average
82.99%
Rankers calculates a weighted mean as a base average on which we can improve. Individual review's ratings are given a weight based on several factors. The weight of a review determines the overall impact it'll have on the final weighted average.
Recent reviews have more weight as they are more relevant and reflect the experience as it currently operates. Over time reviews become less relevant and loose their impact on the ranking score.
Low rating reviews carry slightly less weight. This dampens the effect of very low ratings for every experience across the board. This is especially important when the experience has few reviews overall and a single negative rating can grossly mischaracterise an experience. Consistent poor reviews will still result in the experience receiving a comparitively low ranking score.
Credible sources provide reviews that can be trusted. If we have verified a reviewer is genuine via a face-to-face meeting then the review carries additional weight.
| Reviewer | Rating | Age | Relative Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sophia | 6/10 | 39 days | 88% |
| Clement | 7/10 | 161 days | 94% |
| Rebecca S | 10/10 | 189 days | 100% |
| Joaie | 2/10 | 220 days | 45% |
| Kirsty | 10/10 | 281 days | 97% |
| Maguelonne | 4/10 | 312 days | 63% |
| Elodie | 10/10 | 434 days | 91% |
| RGill | 8/10 | 465 days | 88% |
| Miriam | 10/10 | 495 days | 88% |
| Felicia | 7/10 | 495 days | 82% |
| Marine | 8/10 | 526 days | 84% |
| Graeme mac | 10/10 | 585 days | 82% |
| Mladen Savov | 10/10 | 585 days | 82% |
| K M | 9/10 | 616 days | 79% |
| Mathieu | 10/10 | 677 days | 75% |
| Milly Struthers | 8/10 | 707 days | 71% |
| Aaron | 7/10 | 707 days | 68% |
| Walvins | 10/10 | 707 days | 73% |
| A King | 8/10 | 769 days | 66% |
| AJC | 5/10 | 769 days | 51% |
| Holly | 7/10 | 830 days | 58% |
| Valg | 8/10 | 860 days | 58% |
| Holly | 9/10 | 891 days | 55% |
| Linda | 8/10 | 920 days | 52% |
| Dale Robinson | 8/10 | 982 days | 45% |
| Agnes | 9/10 | 982 days | 46% |
| Gunnar&Maria | 8/10 | 982 days | 45% |
| Pickles | 8/10 | 1012 days | 43% |
| Mayla | 8/10 | 1012 days | 43% |
| Marie Perret | 9/10 | 1043 days | 40% |
| Maartje | 7/10 | 1073 days | 35% |
| Fluid | 10/10 | 1073 days | 38% |
| Henry | 9/10 | 1104 days | 35% |
| J Ryder | 10/10 | 1135 days | 33% |
| KiwiSauce | 7/10 | 1135 days | 30% |
| Jolanda Krikke | 8/10 | 1135 days | 32% |
| Paul | 10/10 | 1196 days | 28% |
| Julie | 9/10 | 1196 days | 28% |
| Christa | 9/10 | 1196 days | 28% |
| Paul | 9/10 | 1196 days | 28% |
| Shel | 6/10 | 1226 days | 22% |
| wvdbos | 7/10 | 1226 days | 24% |
| HJR | 10/10 | 1226 days | 26% |
| Matthew | 9/10 | 1285 days | 22% |
| Isa | 9/10 | 1285 days | 22% |
| Haze | 7/10 | 1285 days | 20% |
| Willow | 9/10 | 1316 days | 20% |
| Paige Hayward | 8/10 | 1377 days | 16% |
| BerryD | 9/10 | 1438 days | 13% |
| Leet | 8/10 | 1500 days | 11% |
| Curtis | 10/10 | 1561 days | 9% |
| Juni | 9/10 | 1681 days | 6% |
| Keybags | 10/10 | 1987 days | 5% |
| Tessie | 9/10 | 2015 days | 4% |
| Rey | 7/10 | 2077 days | 4% |
| Natalie | 10/10 | 2230 days | 4% |
| Carl Bright | 10/10 | 2230 days | 4% |
| Dave | 8/10 | 2260 days | 4% |
| Lauren | 10/10 | 2291 days | 4% |
| Peter | 9/10 | 2412 days | 4% |
| Dennis Rijbroek | 7/10 | 2534 days | 3% |
| Adam | 7/10 | 2534 days | 3% |
| Mark Jarvis | 7/10 | 2534 days | 3% |
| Clare & Gerry | 10/10 | 2718 days | 3% |
| Pat Burns | 7/10 | 2718 days | 3% |
| Marion & Leonie | 8/10 | 2746 days | 3% |
| Anni | 8/10 | 2777 days | 3% |
| jofa972 | 8/10 | 3052 days | 2% |
| Judy Aspinall | 7/10 | 3402 days | 2% |
| Beth Goodrich | 8/10 | 3672 days | 1% |
| Michal | 10/10 | 4031 days | 0% |
| Berni Hart | 8/10 | 4178 days | 0% |
| Cherie Marshall | 8/10 | 4243 days | 0% |
Adjustments
No Adjustment
Several adjustments to the weighted average may be added to improve relevancy and credibility. Huka/Aratiatia Rapids Scenic Reserve does not meet the criteria for any of these adjustments to apply.
Balancing Adjustment
2.25% Adjustment
Every experience's review score is adjusted to balance out the disproportional number of negative reviews that are contributed.
You won't be surprised to learn that disgruntled folk are more likely to leave a review than happy ones. They are motivated to share their experience and warn others. We consider this a good thing and it's why reading the reviews is important. However we've learned it can misrepresent the experience in a more overall sense.
We apply a balancing adjustment to counteract this effect and ensure the ranking score is a more fair representation of the experience. This adjustment is applied equally to all experiences.
Final Ranking Score
85%
The final ranking score once any adjustments, ratings, and rounding has been applied. This value is recalculated each day and a short rolling average is applied. Therefore it may not be precisely accurate based on the other values presented.