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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.


 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   Hamilton will host the New Zealand round of the prestigious V8 Supercar Championship in the city for the fourth year in 2012.  Hamilton is the home of the mighty Chiefs and Waikato rugby teams and the 26,000 capacity Waikato Stadium.  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.   Raglan is 40 minutes by road from Hamilton and home to one of the world’s longest left-hand surf breaks.