Farming
There’s no better place to grow things than the Waikato! The temperate climate, rich soils and pastoral conditions make it an ideal place for raising animals and cropping.
Tourism
Tourism is New Zealand's highest export earner. New Zealand's raw beauty, natural attractions and cultural experiences draw visitors from around the globe in droves. In the...
Dairy
The dairy industry, farming and processing, is the most economically significant industry in the Waikato district and a critical contributor to the regional and national economies.
Electricity
Waikato is a major energy region, producing up to one third of the nation’s total renewable (non-thermal) electricity. Almost 40 per cent of installed generation capacity is in...
Education
In the Waikato district there are more than 55 primary/intermediate schools, four high schools and a number of tertiary education providers either in the district or closely...
Coal
Coal has been mined in the Waikato since the late 1840s. By the 1950s, production was over 1 million tonnes a year, and is now about 2.5 million tonnes a year.
Construction
Construction contributed $118 million to GDP in 2013 and $33 million in economic growth over the last 10 years. From 2012 to 2013 the sector grew by 10.1% - the third fastest...
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