Video from Waikato

New Zealand in 2011 - Waikato

The Waikato region is a great base for any holiday in the Central North Island. Hamilton is truly one of the youngest, most vibrant cities in New Zealand, which offers a wonderful lifestyle that is tough to match. With a strong agricultural base, a wide range of other industries have developed over many decades contributing jobs and wealth to our local economy.

  • Visiting Waikato
    Visiting Waikato
    Situated in the heart of the North Island the diverse Waikato region encompasses New Zealand’s fourth largest city Hamilton, the country's longest river, and the world famous Waitomo Caves with its glow worms and adventure tourism activities. Well-known for its nature-based tourism, underground adventure and off-the-beaten track experiences the Waikato region offers something for every traveller, from the stunning black sand surf beaches of Raglan to Hamilton's vibrant café scene and the rolling hills and majestic forests that shape the landscape. Hamilton is also rapidly gaining a reputation as a destination for world-class international, national and local events.
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  • Doing Business in Waikato
    Doing Business in Waikato
    The Waikato region, which surrounds Hamilton, is the largest dairying region in the country. From this strong agricultural base, a wide range of other industries, such as manufacturing, plastics, light aircraft manufacturing, maintenance and pilot training, scientific research, and business services, have developed over many decades and are contributing jobs and wealth to our local economy. Hamilton is an excellent place to do business. It has an innovative and leading edge environment with a cooperative and supportive spirit. The city’s two tertiary institutions provide a steady supply of the brightest brains for employers to choose from when employing new staff.
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  • Living in Waikato
    Living in Waikato
    Hamilton is truly one of the youngest, most vibrant cities in New Zealand, which offers a wonderful lifestyle that is tough to match. Hamilton’s educational institutions are some of the best in the country. From kindergarten, through high school, to tertiary education there are many options for people looking to train or up-skill for their careers. Hamilton is a great place to relax and enjoy your downtime on the weekends. Our extensive network of cycling and walkways – much of it along the picturesque Waikato River – offers a great way to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends.
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