Waikato Culture and Heritage

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There’s no better place to do business than in the Waikato district. Smart investors and business people are Waikato-based because the district offers everything they need.
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The active will find plenty to keep them occupied whether it’s caving, surfing or fishing, hiking or biking in our lush countryside. You can learn about the rich history of the Tainui people and the Kiingitanga.
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Growing numbers of people are bringing their families to either start a business or to join a business and live in the Waikato.

Culture and Heritage

The Waikato district is steeped in history and continues to be shaped by haunting calls from the past and the jointly-held hopes for our future. Major cultural events continue to be centred in the district as Waikato people commemorate, honour and remember our shared heritage. We have a strong sense of belonging, driven by a turbulent history between Māori and early settlers and the fact that today, Waikato remains the centre of Māoridom and the Kīngitanga movement.

Waikato Museums

There are a number of boutique museums dotted throughout the Waikato district that capture our culture and history.

Arts

The Waikato region has a thriving and distinctive creative sector.There are nationally acclaimed artists in the Waikato such as painters, photographers and sculptors, as well as...

Waikato Stories

The Waikato district covers more than 400,000 hectares and is home to approximately 71,200 people. It is rich in natural resources, wilderness reserves, community history and...

Heritage Attractions

Idyllic heritage attractions are peppered throughout the Waikato district. The Glen Afton Line is well-loved by children and adults alike, Woodlands Heritage Homestead and...

Events

Regular events throughout the Waikato region.

Attractions

A world-class surfing and fishing mecca, panoramic scenery, cycling and hiking trails, outstanding natural attractions and events ranging from motor-sport to cultural festivals attract a growing number of tourists from around the world to visit and stay in the Waikato district, the very heart of New Zealand.

Tourism Sector

New Zealand’s tourism industry is enjoying an upsurge in interest and we are experiencing growth in most international visitor markets. The Waikato district is experiencing its fair share of that growth but recognises that there is much untapped potential in the district. Come and explore it for yourself, we welcome you with open arms.

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