Building Warm and Dry Homes in Hamilton
Hamilton (Māori: Kirikiriroa) lies in the North Island of New Zealand and is the biggest city in the Waikato region. With a population of around 165,400, it is the fourth most-populous city in the country. The city of Hamilton is nestled on the banks of the great Waikato River and has a land area of about 110 km2. It is well known for its decadent food, award-winning gardens and pulsating nightlife. The area on which Hamilton lies was originally the scene of several Māori villages, which had mostly been abandoned by the time the British settlers arrived. One of these villages was called Kirikiriroa and this is also the Māori name of the city today. Rapidly Growing Region with Diverse Economy Hamilton has gone from being predominantly an agricultural service centre to a thriving urban area with a multifaceted economy, of which education and research play a significant role. Approximately 40,000 tertiary students reside in Hamilton, along with 1,000 PhD-qualified scientis