You’ll find a diverse and friendly community in the South Waikato. Ensuring the community thrives is important to the local council. Key to this is ensuring that newcomers are welcomed and feel a sense of pride and wellbeing. A strong pipeline of new affordable residential, retirement and lifestyle developments are happening across the district.
Tokoroa has all the amenities you’ll find in larger centres while retaining the relaxed community atmosphere of a classic New Zealand town. Home to over 14,000 residents, this culturally diverse close-knit community has its own unique identity and welcomes visitors and new residents alike with genuine warmth and hospitality.
PUTĀRURU
population
4,610
Putāruru presents an abundance of untapped potential for discerning investors. With nearby Lichfield hosting Fonterra’s largest milk drier and cheese factory in Australasia, it emphasises the region’s pivotal role in the dairy industry. With recent large scale housing projects, it signals the towns growth and investment opportunities.
Tīrau
POPULATION
807
Known as a vibrant tourist hub, Tīrau offers an array of attractions, including a diverse selection of eateries, designer outlet stores, and artisanal craft workshops. Strategically positioned along State Highway 1, Tīrau is the gateway town to the central North Island being conveniently located to major urban centres – Hamilton, Rotorua and Tauranga – all within a 45-minute drive.