Waikato

In 1840 forty-four Waikato chiefs travelled north to the Manukau Heads and Manukau Harbour to sign the Treaty of Waitangi; three Ngāti Maniapoto chiefs and three Ngāti Haua chiefs signed as well, though most signatories…

The Waikato is a region of the North Island of New Zealand that lies to the south of Auckland and is named for the Waikato River that traverses its length. The Waikato River has several hydroelectric dams and the man-m…

Before the arrival of Europeans, the Waikato contained the third most densely populated part of New Zealand, after Northland/Auckland and the Bay of Plenty. The Waikato rohe (area) was inhabited by iwi (tribes) such as …

The Waikato (, Māori pronunciation: [ˈwaikato]) is a region of the upper North Island of New Zealand. It covers the Waikato District, Waipā District, Matamata-Piako District, South Waikato District and Hamilton City, as…

Not every kind of help needs tools or a car. Sometimes a walk, a phone call or a coffee together is exactly what someone is missing, especially people who live alone. Would you like to give some time for a chat in Waika…

Almost every neighbourhood is home to people with many different first languages. In a language exchange two people learn from each other: half an hour in one language, half an hour in the other. Real friendships often …

Where do you actually meet up when you don't want to stay at home all the time? Youth centre, skate park, library or the meadow by the river: every place has its spots. Which hangouts in Waikato can you recommend, and w…

Your first own money disappears fast if you're not careful. A simple trick: write down everything you spend for one month, and you'll see where it goes. Put a small amount aside at the start of each month before buying …

Every place can become a little nicer to live in, and locals often have the best ideas. What would you improve in Waikato: more benches, better cycle paths, a meeting place for young and old? Share your suggestions in a…

Not every day is sunny, and with kids you need good ideas when it pours. Where do you go in Waikato when it's wet outside: the library, the swimming pool, a board-game café, or puddle jumping after all? Share your rainy…

Almost every region has a dish you won't find anywhere else, or a recipe handed down through the generations. What food simply belongs to Waikato? Tell us your favourites and where to try them!

Symphony No. 6 In B Minor, Op. 74, 'Pathetique' - I. Adagio, allegro na non troppo Musopen · Public Domain

Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73 - IV. Allegro Con Spirito Musopen · Public Domain