Rotokauri
Suburb of Hamilton, New Zealand / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Rotokauri is a semi-rural suburb split between western Hamilton and Waikato District in New Zealand. It is one of the future urban zones of Hamilton, along with Peacocke.[3] The northeastern parts of Rotokauri, within Hamilton, are sometimes called Burbush and Baverstock. Part of Rotokauri was taken into Hamilton with the 10th city extension in November 1989.[4] Until then it had been in the Waipa County Council area.[5]
Rotokauri | |
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Country | New Zealand |
City | Hamilton, New Zealand |
Electoral ward |
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Area | |
• Land | 2,274 ha (5,619 acres) |
Population (June 2023)[2] | |
• Total | 2,130 |
Te Kowhai | Horotiu | Pukete |
Rotokauri
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Te Rapa | |
Whatawhata | Grandview Heights | Nawton |
The outskirts of Rotokauri have an impressive orchid farm, all under glass, exporting blooms across the world, and providing ample local employment.
The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "kauri tree lake" for Rotokauri.[6] Prior to the 1863 invasion of the Waikato the area was occupied by Ngāti Koura, Ngāti Ruru and Ngāti Ngamurikaitaua,[4] all being Tainui hapū.[7]