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Relocation assistance

Useful links for relocating your business to Hamilton

If you’re looking to relocate your business to Hamilton, there are many different organisations that are here to help. The following is a comprehensive listing of key local organisations:

Hamilton City Council

Hamilton City Council has various departments that can help you set up your business in Hamilton. The best place to get started if you plan on constructing a new building is: http://www.buildhamilton.co.nz/

Waikato Regional Council

Waikato Regional Council is the local, regional council. Contact them to discuss if your business will require any resource consents to operate: www.waikatoregion.govt.nz

Commercial Real Estate Agents

There are several commercial real estate agents that can help you buy or lease the right building to suit you business.

Commercial Property Developers

If you’re looking to build a new building in Hamilton, one of these property developers may be able to help you with the process.

Recruitment Agencies

If you’re moving to Hamilton, you’ll most likely need to hire new staff. Contact these local recruitment agencies for help.

Associations

Hamilton is a business-friendly city and there are many organisations that can help you with your move and help you get ingrained in the local community once you are here.

Schools

Hamilton has a terrific primary and secondary school system. Click here to see a listing of the schools in our city - Click here to see a listing of the schools in Hamilton

University and Tertiary Education Institutions

The following is a listing of University and tertiary educational institutions in our region.

New Zealand Immigration

New Zealand Immigration can assist you with everything you need to know when moving to New Zealand from overseas - www.immigration.govt.nz

New Zealand Customs

New Zealand Customs can help you with answers to questions around importing and exporting goods - www.customs.govt.nz

Specialist Immigration Services

New Life New Zealand - helping people migrate successfully to New Zealand, we provide an inclusive service of Visa Assistance, Job Search Assistance and information on living in New Zealand all from one office. www.newlifenewzealand.com

PathwaysNZ - a provider of New Zealand immigration and New Zealand visa services in Hamilton and the greater Waikato Region and acts for a wide range of clients throughout New Zealand and all over the world.   www.pathwaysnz.com

Department of Labour

The Department of Labour’s primary role is to improve the performance of the labour market and, through this, strengthen the economy and increase the standard of living for those in New Zealand - www.dol.govt.nz

Local News Organisations

Keep in touch with local news through these local online newspapers.

Hospitals

Hamilton has a range of public private hospitals and medical centres throughout the city.

Banks with Local Branches

The following are a list of all banks located in our city.

Gateway Informational Booklet

Download our Gateway informational booklet to learn more about living and working in Hamilton and the surrounding Waikato region.

Please click the links below to download the Gateway Magazine.

 Three tertiary institutions, - The University of Waikato, Wintec and Te Wananga o Aotearoa are located in Hamilton.  The University of Waikato generates 3% of the region’s total revenue and nearly $1 billion for the New Zealand economy as a whole.  Hamilton is a student city, with more than 46,000 people in tertiary study.  Hamilton is building a $68.4 million Claudelands Convention and Exhibition Centre. It includes a 5,000-capacity multipurpose indoor arena, 1,500-capacity conference centre and upgraded exhibition facilities.  Hamilton Farmer’s Market is held every Sunday from 8am to noon on River Road.  Hamilton’s population is around 135,000 people and is projected to increase to 178,782 in 2024.  Hamilton has 3.2% of New Zealand’s population and is one of the country’s fastest growing cities.  Hamilton is New Zealand’s largest inland city, and 4th largest urban area.  Hamilton is on the main tourist route between Auckland and Taupo. Hamilton is the heart of the Waikato.  Hamilton has a land area of 98.6 km2 (New Zealand's smallest city in terms of land area).  The average age in Hamilton is 31.3 years compared to 35.9 years nationally.  Hamilton has a youthful population - around half of residents are under 30 years old.  New Zealand European makes up three quarters of the population, and Maori 19%.  Hamilton is home to more than 80 ethnic groups from 65 countries.  Over half of all New Zealanders (53 percent) were living in four main urban areas (Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, and Christchurch) at 30 June 2009.  As at February 2008 there were 12,476 small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Hamilton. This figure accounted for 94% of the total number of businesses in Hamilton.  SMEs contribution to employment in Hamilton stands at 33% which equates to 25,810 employees.  The growth of SMEs in Hamilton city between 2000 and 2008 was 31% which is above the 25% percent growth recorded in the rest of New Zealand over the same time period.  Hamilton is the home of the mighty Chiefs and Waikato rugby teams and the 26,000 capacity Waikato Stadium.  Hamilton will host 3 matches in the 2011 Rugby World Cup.  Hamilton will host the New Zealand round of the prestigious V8 Supercar Championship in the city for the fourth year in 2011. The inaugural race in April 2008 attracted 172,000 attendees plus 5,000 people associated with the running of the event. The event generated $28.3 million of new money into the local economy in the first year and is estimated to generate $156 million over the seven years that the event will run.  Over 100,000 people annually visit New Zealand National Agriculture Fieldays held at Mystery Creek (10 minutes south of Hamilton), which is the largest agricultural event held in the Southern Hemisphere. Each year generates around $290 million sales.  As the centre of the thoroughbred industry, Hamilton has an excellent racing venue at Te Rapa. A national trotting track is 15 minutes drive from Hamilton in Cambridge.  Hamilton hosted the 2010 World Rowing Championships at Lake Karipiro (30 minutes south of Hamilton)   Raglan is 40 minutes by road from Hamilton and home to one of the world’s longest left-hand surf breaks.  Hamilton Zoo is home to over 600 native New Zealand and exotic animals, set in 25 ha of tranquil surroundings.