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South Waikato has some of the most affordable healthcare in New Zealand. There is a hospital in
Tokoroa that provides 24/7 emergency and full maternity services. General Practitioner (GP) offices
can be found in Putāruru and Tokoroa.
Raukawa, the local iwi, and South Waikato Pacific Islands Community Services Trust provide culturally
based nursing care in conjunction with the local GPs and the hospital. Transport services are
also available for the elderly to get to the hospital.
South Waikato offers a comprehensive educational landscape, catering to students from primary to high school levels. With an array of extracurricular activities, inter-school sports and cultural events, your child will find opportunities for growth and engagement outside the classroom.
There are 28 early learning and Kōhanga Reo services throughout the district. Catering for children from newborn right through to primary school. These centres can help build a strong foundation for your child’s ongoing education, learning and development.
There are 20 primary and secondary schools throughout the district. Catering for students from new entrants right through to Year 15. School rolls tend to be smaller than those in the main centres, so there’s a sense of community between the staff and pupils.
South Waikato has a range of practical trades training and tertiary options that can give you a great head start. For students looking for a career in farming, forestry, paper or engineering, there are plenty of opportunities.
Offering a free bus service from Tokoroa, Putāruru and Tīrau to the Hamilton campus to support students living in the outer districts of the Waikato.
The brand new campus in Tokoroa is the ideal location for students interested in New Zealand’s farming, forestry, timber and paper industries.
Supporting people to find employment opportunities, whether that is education, training, work or other positive activities in the community.