Hamilton

Fast facts

• NZ's largest inland city.
• NZ's longest river, the Waikato, flows for 16 kilometres through the city.
• Kirikiriroa, the city's Māori name means long stretch of gravel.
• Population of 169,500 people (estimate at June 2019).
• Hamilton's population ranks fourth in the 67 districts in NZ.
• Has a youthful population - around half of residents are less than 30 years old.
• NZ European make up three quarters of the population and Māori 19 per cent.
• The city is home to more than 80 ethnic groups.
• Mild climate and moderate year-round rainfall keep the city and surrounding area very green.
•  Average temperatures - 18C in January (summer) and 9C in July (winter).
• 145 parks and gardens and 63 sports areas.
• The city has more than 1,000 hectares of open space.
• Three international sports venues – the multi-purpose FMG Stadium Waikato, the boutique international cricket ground Seddon Park, and indoor sport venue Claudelands.