Waikato

Where can I find information about the local histories of Waikato?

Colour photo of a bend in the Waikato River at Ngāruawāhia. A bench is by the river and trees and hills on the other side.

Image: Waikato River at Ngāruawāhia by Rida Rehman is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0. Courtesy of Rida Rehman.

The Waikato is the fourth largest region in New Zealand. Kirikiriroa | Hamilton is the only main city centre in the Waikato region. It was declared a borough in 1877 and a city in 1945. It was named for Captain John Hamilton, a Royal Navy officer.

People of Waikato

The Waikato is the fourth largest region by population in New Zealand. This page will recommend where you can go to find out the histories of its people.

Learn about people of Waikato

Places of Waikato

Here are some sources you could look at if you'd like to find out about important historical places in Kirikiriroa | Hamilton and wider Waikato.

Learn about places of Waikato

Events of Waikato

Waikato, known for its rich, fertile farmland, was the scene of significant battles during the Land Wars of the mid-19th century. Find out how to explore these histories and more.

Learn about events of Waikato