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Hamilton is situated in the centre of the Waikato, one of the world's best agricultural region's. Hamilton is the largest inland city in New Zealand, with many exciting businesses & tourist activities.

Originally called Kirikiriroa when the first Maori inhabited the region, it was later renamed Hamilton after Captain Fane Charles Hamilton ( the commander of HMS Esk) who was killed in the battle of Gate Pa.

      

 

The Waikato river was once Hamilton's only transport & communications link, now the main highway passes through the city linking the whole of New Zealand. 

The city's export markets are serviced by two major ports, at Auckland & Tauranga. 

Hamilton also has the largest railway junction in New Zealand, connecting the North Island Main Trunk line & the East Coast Main Trunk.

The Hamilton Airport connects to all popular destinations around the country & several in Australia.

While agriculture has traditionally been the dominant industry in Hamilton, other sectors such as manufacturing & retail are providing more diverse business opportunities in Hamilton.

 

 

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