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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/

Environment Waikato

Environment Waikato is the local, regional council. Contact them to discuss if your business will require any resource consents to operate: www.ew.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.

 The natural resources surrounding Hamilton - including its forests, lakes, rivers, and mountains - provide opportunities for tramping, bush-walking, and other types of outdoor recreation.  The borough of Hamilton was established on 27 October 1877 and Hamilton became a city on 13 December 1945.  Hamilton’s Maori name is Kirikiriroa meaning long stretch of gravel.  New Zealand’s longest river, the Waikato, flows for 16km through the city.  Mild climate and moderate year round rainfall keep the city and surrounding area very green.  Mean temperatures - 18C in January (summer) and 9C in July (winter).  Hamilton has135 parks and gardens and 58 sports areas and over 1,000 hectares of open space.  Hamilton has 3 public swimming pools and over 55 kms of walkways in parks and reserves.